Will-O-Wisp (move)

Will-O-Wisp (Japanese: おにび Will-o'-the-Wisp) is a non-damaging move introduced in Generation III.
It is:
* TM61 from Generation IV to , and in .
* TM11 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
* TM38 in .
* TM107 in Generation IX.
==Effect==
===Generation III===
Will-O-Wisp inflicts a on the target. It has no effect on Pokémon.
Will-O-Wisp can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point if was used in the previous turn.
===Generations IV and V===
Will-O-Wisp activates .
===Generation VI onwards===
Will-O-Wisp's accuracy changed from 75% to 85%.
Will-O-Wisp can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.
If powered up by a Firium Z, the user's stat rises one stage.
==Description==
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==Learnset==
===By leveling up===
===By TM===
===By ===
===Special move===
====Generation III====
===Special move===
====Generation IX====
==In other games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
Will-O-Wisp leaves the target with a . This move is affected by .
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U===
In the Nintendo 3DS version's Smash Run mode, Chandelure appears as an enemy who can use Will-O-Wisp, which consists of three weak purple fireballs that home in on the player.
===Pokkén Tournament===
 also uses Will-O-Wisp in Pokkén. Chandelure sends weak purple flames that either fly forward or remain in place if charged. The flames cannot be nullified by other projectiles, and upon contact, the opponent's Attack is lowered, similar to a .
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Name 	 	Move gauge cost	MP(uses)	Base	Max	 	Target	Effect tag 	Description 	Playable
Will-O-Wisp	2	— 	— 	— 	90%	An opponent	— 	Leaves the target burned.	(Tech role only)	
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In Pokémon UNITE, Will-O-Wisp is 's and 's first move.
Gengar starts with the move as . The user shoots three flames in a cone, damaging and burning enemies hit. Upon reaching level 7 as , it is replaced by either or .
Trevenant starts with the move as . The user shoots sinister flames in the designated direction, dealing damage to enemies hit and leaving them burned for a short time. This burn reduces enemy Attack and Sp. Attack by 5% for 3s. The first wisp to hit a target deals full damage, and subsequent flame hits deal 50% damage. Upon evolving at level 5, it is replaced by either or .
===Description===
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
* In A Pyramiding Rage!, Paul told his to use Will-O-Wisp, but Magmar was unable to execute the move when it was hit with an from Brandon's Registeel and flinched.
* In A Haunted House for Everyone!, Acerola mentioned that her knows Will-O-Wisp, but it was never seen using it.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
===Side series games===
===Spin-off series games===
==Trivia==
* This move is named after the , a ghost light seen over wetlands.
* In all handheld games starting from Generation IV and in Pokémon Battle Revolution, the animation shows the flames being purple, although the description says they are bluish-white.
* Will-O-Wisp is one of a few moves with its accuracy being different between the core series (up to 85%) and Pokémon Masters EX (90%).
* Even though Will-O-Wisp is a status move, its depiction in the prior to Pokémon Journeys: The Series was similar to that of a damage-dealing move, even to the point of being recognized in Gathering the Gang of Four! as an equal to a 's in terms of power.
** Furthermore, the first time Will-O-Wisp was seen inflicting a on its target was in Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!, almost 20 years after its debut in the core series games.
* In the dub versions of Jirachi: Wish Maker, when Butler calls for his to use this attack, he calls it "Capitata" rather than "Will-O-Wisp". In the Japanese version, Butler says "Onibi", which is Will-O-Wisp's Japanese name. It is unknown how the name "Capitata" got into the script or final product.
* In the n dub of Gathering the Gang of Four!, Will-O-Wisp was referred to as Fogonazo, which is the European Spanish name for .
==In other languages==
Category:Moves that can inflict a burn
Category:Moves that can jam
Category:Moves learned by purification
Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
de:Irrlicht
es:Fuego fatuo
fr:Feu Follet
it:Fuocofatuo
ja:おにび
zh:鬼火（招式）