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how to throw Illumia Orbs

New Pokemon Snap: How to Throw Illumina Orbs

If you want to get the best and most unique photos in New Pokemon Snap, you’re going to need to use all the items at your disposal. One such item is known as an Illumina Orb. Here is everything you need to know about how to throw Illumina Orbs in New Pokemon Snap.

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The first thing you’ll want to know about Illumina Orbs in Pokemon Snap is what they are used for, which is making Pokemon and Crystabloom flowers glow. Why is this useful?

For Pokemon, it sometimes changes how they behave when hit with one and also lights them up, resulting in different and better picture qualities depending on the situation. Alternatively throwing this item at a Crystabloom flower can also lure Pokemon out of their hiding spots and lights up the area to see better or makes things happen in the course that might not normally happen.

It is also important to note that you’ll unlock a different color Illumina Orb at each of the islands that you visit.

How to Throw Illumina Orbs in New Pokemon Snap

Now that you know what they are used for, all you have to do to actually use Illumina Orb is aim at whatever you want to hit and press Y. You’ll know that you hit your target as soon as either the Pokemon or Crystabloom start to glow.

That is everything you need to know about how to throw Illumina Orbs in New Pokemon Snap. If you’re still looking for more tips, tricks, and FAQs, be sure to check out our guide wiki.

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Andrew McMahon
Andrew was Twinfinite's Features Editor from 2020 through until March 2023 and wrote for the site from 2018. He has wandered around with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications sitting in his back pocket for a while now, all the while wondering what he is going to do for a career. Luckily, video games have always been there, especially as his writing career progresses.