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Kirlia.

national dex #281 · gen III
BST 278 · psychic / fairy
Kirlia official artwork
psychicfairy
#281 · gen III
Profile
HP
38
ATK
35
DEF
35
SPA
65
SPD
55
SPE
50
BST 278 · best Sp. Atk 65 · worst Attack 35 · meters scale to 200

Kirlia is weak to Poison, Ghost, Steel and resists Fighting, Psychic and is immune to Dragon.

Typingpsychicfairy
AbilitiesSynchronize, Trace, Telepathy
Height, weight0.8 m / 20.2 kg
Catch rate120 / 255
Egg groupsHumanshape, Indeterminate
Previous
#280ralts
Dex position
#281 of 1025
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#282gardevoir

Kirlia base stats

BST 278 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP38186280
Atk3567185
Def3567185
SpA65121251
SpD55103229
Spe5094218
BST278bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpA

Kirlia weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Psychic / Fairy dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig¼
poi2
gro1
fly1
psy½
bug1
roc1
gho2
dra0
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Poison, Ghost, Steel
Resists
Fighting (¼x), Psychic
Immune to
Dragon

Kirlia abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SynchronizeCopies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
TraceCopies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
TelepathyhiddenProtects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Kirlia evolution line

4 stages

Kirlia has 2 evolutions: Gardevoir (level it up to 30 or higher) and Gallade (use a Dawn Stone on a male). How to evolve Kirlia, every game

Best Kirlia moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
psychicFuture SightSPEC120
psychicDream EaterSPEC100
psychicPsychicSPEC90
fairyAlluring VoiceSPEC80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalHyper VoiceSPEC90
electricThunderboltSPEC90
normalBody SlamPHYS85

Kirlia moves

gen 9 · 96 moves · 18 level-up · 58 TM/HM · 20 tutor
64 moves · Kirlia appears in 14 games
GrowlL1ConfusionL6Disarming VoiceL11Double TeamL11TeleportL16PsybeamL18Magical LeafL22Draining KissL23Life DewL23Calm MindL33PsychicL38ImprisonL39Heal PulseL43CharmL50Future SightL53HypnosisL53Dream EaterL59Stored PowerL64Alluring VoiceTMBody SlamTMCharge BeamTMConfuse RayTMDazzling GleamTMEncoreTMEndureTMExpanding ForceTMFacadeTMFire PunchTMFlingTMGrass KnotTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMHyper VoiceTMIce PunchTMIcy WindTMKnock OffTMLight ScreenTMMetronomeTMMisty TerrainTMPain SplitTMProtectTMPsych UpTMPsychic TerrainTMPsyshockTMRain DanceTMReflectTMRestTMShadow BallTMSkill SwapTMSleep TalkTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMTauntTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunder PunchTMThunder WaveTMThunderboltTMTrickTMTrick RoomTMTriple AxelTMWill O WispTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
ConfusionSTABpsychicSPEC50100%25Level 6
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15Level 11
Disarming VoiceSTABfairySPEC40-15Level 11
TeleportpsychicSTAT--20Level 16
PsybeamSTABpsychicSPEC65100%20Level 18
Magical LeafgrassSPEC60-20Level 22
Draining KissSTABfairySPEC50100%10Level 23
Life DewwaterSTAT--10Level 23
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20Level 33
PsychicSTABpsychicSPEC90100%10Level 38
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10Level 39
Heal PulsepsychicSTAT--10Level 43
CharmfairySTAT-100%20Level 50
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 53
Future SightSTABpsychicSPEC120100%10Level 53
Dream EaterSTABpsychicSPEC100100%15Level 59
Stored PowerSTABpsychicSPEC20100%10Level 64
Alluring VoiceSTABfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Dazzling GleamSTABfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
Disarming VoiceSTABfairySPEC40-15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Draining KissSTABfairySPEC50100%10TM / HM
Dream EaterSTABpsychicSPEC100100%15TM / HM
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Expanding ForceSTABpsychicSPEC80100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Future SightSTABpsychicSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Magical LeafgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
MetronomenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Misty TerrainfairySTAT--10TM / HM
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsybeamSTABpsychicSPEC65100%20TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicSTABpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Psychic TerrainpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
PsyshockSTABpsychicSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Stored PowerSTABpsychicSPEC20100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Trick RoompsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Triple AxelicePHYS2090%10TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttSTABpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Dream EaterSTABpsychicSPEC100100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Expanding ForceSTABpsychicSPEC80100%10Tutor
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10Tutor
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Tutor
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10Tutor
Triple AxelicePHYS2090%10Tutor
Zen HeadbuttSTABpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Kirlia Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

Shield

It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Legends: Arceus

It resembles a maiden in appearance, but it wields strange powers to project visions of paradise. I suspect the crimson ornaments on its head are the key to its abilities.

Generation VI4 entries
X

The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.

Y

It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Omega Ruby

It is said that a Kirlia that is exposed to the positive emotions of its Trainer grows beautiful. This Pokémon controls psychokinetic powers with its highly developed brain.

Alpha Sapphire

Kirlia uses the horns on its head to amplify its psychokinetic power. When the Pokémon uses its power, the air around it becomes distorted, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl

It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.

Platinum

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

It is said that a KIRLIA that is exposed to the positive emotions of its TRAINER grows beautiful. This POKéMON controls psychokinetic powers with its highly developed brain.

Sapphire

KIRLIA uses the horns on its head to amplify its psychokinetic power. When the POKéMON uses its power, the air around it becomes distorted, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery.

Emerald

A KIRLIA has the psychic power to create a rip in the dimensions and see into the future. It is said to dance with pleasure on sunny mornings.

FireRed, LeafGreen

The cheerful spirit of its TRAINER gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.

Kirlia species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorWhite
ShapeHumanoid
HabitatUrban
Height0.8 m (2'07")
Weight20.2 kg (44.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate120 (47.1%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsHumanshape, Indeterminate
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience97
EV yield2 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#281
Hoenn#030
Sinnoh (Pt)#158
Conquest#010
Kalos Central#065
Hoenn (ORAS)#030
Galar#121
Isle of Armor#035
Hisui#102
Paldea#063
Kitakami#058
Lumiose City#088
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread35 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 65average
Speed tier50 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty120 / 255moderate, about 47.1% per ball

About Kirlia

Kirlia is a Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. Kirlia stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 20.2 kg (44.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Kirlia base stats

Kirlia has a base stat total of 278, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 65 (average), while its lowest is Attack at 35 (poor). Kirlia is average speed with a base Speed of 50.

Kirlia weaknesses and resistances

As a Psychic and Fairy-type, Kirlia is weak to Poison, Ghost, Steel-type moves, resists Fighting (¼x), Psychic-type attacks, and is completely immune to Dragon-type moves. This gives Kirlia 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Kirlia abilities

Kirlia's abilities include Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy. Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.. Trace copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle. Its Hidden Ability is Telepathy, which protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Kirlia moves and learnset

Kirlia can learn 96 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 58 via TM/HM, and 20 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Dream Eater (Psychic, 100 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Alluring Voice (Fairy, 80 power). For coverage, Kirlia can learn Hyper Beam (Normal), Hyper Voice (Normal), Thunderbolt (Electric).

Training Kirlia

Kirlia has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Kirlia yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kirlia belongs to the Humanshape and Indeterminate egg groups. Kirlia is part of a 4-stage evolution line (Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir → Gallade).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Kirlia. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Kirlia, or use the team builder to see how Kirlia fits into your squad.

Tools for Kirlia
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