Pokemon Guide
Jirachi is a Mythical Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon known as the Wish Pokemon. This guide covers Jirachi’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general Pokemon game information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Jirachi guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Jirachi is a Mythical Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in the Hoenn era. It is known for its wish-granting theme, rare event availability and balanced stat spread.
Competitive Overview
Jirachi can be useful in competitive Pokemon because of its balanced stats, Steel and Psychic typing, wide support movepool and Serene Grace ability.
Jirachi’s most recognizable strengths include Iron Head flinch pressure, Wish support, Stealth Rock, U-turn and strong coverage. Its biggest issues are weaknesses to Ground, Fire, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Jirachi, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Jirachi
National Dex
#0385
Type
Steel / Psychic
Species
Wish Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg
1.1 kg
Abilities
Serene Grace
Jirachi has evenly balanced base stats, giving it flexibility as a support Pokemon, pivot or attacker depending on the game and format.
Jirachi has a wide movepool with Steel, Psychic, Electric, Fire, Ice and support options. These are some of Jirachi’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
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A reliable Steel-type attack that pairs well with Serene Grace for flinch pressure.
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A physical Psychic-type attack with a chance to make the target flinch.
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A key support move that helps Jirachi or a teammate recover HP.
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A pivot move that lets Jirachi deal damage and switch to a teammate.
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A strong entry hazard option for support sets.
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Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
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Coverage against Steel, Bug, Grass and Ice-type Pokemon.
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Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
Jirachi can learn a wide move pool across different Pokemon games, including Steel, Psychic, Normal, Electric, Fire, Ice, Rock and support moves. Use the section below to view Jirachi’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Jirachi is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it many useful resistances, but it is weak to Ground, Fire, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Type
Steel / Psychic
Weaknesses
Ground, Fire, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Psychic
Immunity
Poison
Jirachi has one main ability, Serene Grace, which gives many of its moves better secondary-effect odds.
Doubles the chance of additional effects from Jirachi’s moves, making options like Iron Head especially threatening in supported games.
Jirachi does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. It is a standalone Mythical Pokemon.
Mythical Pokemon
Does not evolve
Jirachi’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is usually obtained through events, gifts, save-data bonuses or transfer from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Jirachi had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Jirachi had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Jirachi had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Jirachi had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Jirachi had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Jirachi had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Event distribution or transfer from the Pokemon Colosseum Bonus Disc in supported regions. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Event distribution or transfer from the Pokemon Colosseum Bonus Disc in supported regions. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Event distribution, or trade from Ruby or Sapphire after receiving Jirachi through supported distributions. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Y |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Moon |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Event distribution, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported. |
Pokemon Shield |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Gift in Floaroma Town if there is Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield save data on the system. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Gift in Floaroma Town if there is Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield save data on the system. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
Pokemon Violet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Jirachi |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Jirachi. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Jirachi is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Jirachi is weak to Ground, Fire, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Jirachi does not evolve from or into another Pokemon.
Jirachi’s ability is Serene Grace.
Jirachi’s best moves often include Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Wish, U-turn, Stealth Rock, Thunderbolt, Fire Punch and Ice Punch.
Yes, Jirachi can be strong because of its balanced stats, useful typing, support options and Serene Grace ability.
Jirachi is usually obtained through events, gifts, save-data bonuses or Pokemon HOME transfer depending on the game.
Jirachi is usually classified as a Mythical Pokemon rather than a standard Legendary Pokemon.
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