Kirlia Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: May 26, 2026

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Kirlia Pokemon Guide

Kirlia is a Psychic and Fairy-type Pokemon known for graceful movement and branching evolution into Gardevoir or Gallade.

Psychic type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Kirlia

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Shiny Form

Shiny Kirlia

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Kirlia guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Kirlia Description

Kirlia evolves from Ralts at Level 20. It evolves into Gardevoir at Level 30, while male Kirlia can evolve into Gallade with a Dawn Stone.

Competitive Overview

Is Kirlia Good in Competitive?

Kirlia is usually a mid-stage Pokemon, but it can provide Eviolite utility in niche formats.

Its main value is evolving into Gardevoir or Gallade.

Kirlia Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Kirlia, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Kirlia

National Dex

#0281

Type

Psychic type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Psychic / Fairy

Species

Emotion Pokemon

Height

2’07” / 0.8 m

Weight

44.5 lbs / 20.2 kg

Abilities

Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy

Kirlia Stats

Kirlia has improved Special Attack and Special Defense compared with Ralts, but remains physically frail.

Hp
38
Attack
35
Defense
35
Special Attack
65
Special Defense
55
Speed
50

Kirlia Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Kirlia uses Psychic, Fairy, Ghost, Electric and support moves across Pokemon games.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psychic

Reliable Psychic-type damage.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psyshock

Psychic-type damage that targets Defense.

Fairy type Pokemon icon

Moonblast

Strong Fairy-type damage for later evolutions.

Fairy type Pokemon icon

Dazzling Gleam

Fairy coverage against Dragon, Fighting and Dark-type Pokemon.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Calm Mind

Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Shadow Ball

Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunderbolt

Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Will-O-Wisp

Burns physical attackers when available.

Kirlia All Moves

Kirlia can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Kirlia’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Confusion Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special50100
1Disarming Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special40
1Double Team Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1Growl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
9Hypnosis Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status60
12Draining Kiss Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special50100
15Teleport Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
18Psybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
23Life Dew Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
28Charm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status100
33Calm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
38Psychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
43Heal Pulse Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
48Dream Eater Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special100100
53Future Sight Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special120100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAlluring Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMCharge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
TMCharm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status100
TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status100
TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
TMDisarming Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special40
TMDraining Kiss Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special50100
TMEncore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMExpanding Force Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFuture Sight Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special120100
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMHyper Voice Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
TMImprison Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMMagical Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special60
TMMetronome Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMMisty Terrain Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status
TMPain Split Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMPsychic Terrain Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMPsyshock Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status100
TMTrick Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMTriple Axel Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical2090
TMWill O Wisp Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status85
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

Kirlia Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Kirlia is a Psychic / Fairy-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Fighting and Psychic-type moves plus a Dragon immunity, but leaves it weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel-type attacks.

Type

Psychic type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Psychic, Fairy

Weaknesses

Poison type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon icon

Poison, Ghost, Steel

Resistances

Fighting type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

Fighting, Psychic

Immunity

Dragon type Pokemon icon

Dragon

Kirlia Abilities

Kirlia’s abilities support status punishment, ability copying or double-battle protection.

Synchronize

Passes burn, paralysis or poison back to the attacker in many games.

Trace

Copies an opposing Pokemon’s ability on entry.

Telepathy

Avoids damage from allies’ attacks in double battles.

Kirlia Evolution

Kirlia evolves from Ralts at Level 20. Kirlia evolves into Gardevoir at Level 30, or male Kirlia evolves into Gallade with a Dawn Stone.

Stage 1

Ralts

Psychic type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon
ralts

Starting form

Stage 2

Kirlia

Psychic type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon
kirlia

Evolves at Level 20

Stage 3

Gardevoir

Psychic type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon
gardevoir

Evolves at Level 30

Alternate Evolution

Gallade

Psychic type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon icon
gallade

Male Kirlia evolves with a Dawn Stone

Where to Find Kirlia in Pokemon Games

Kirlia is usually obtained by evolving Ralts, though some games allow direct encounters.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Red Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Blue Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Yellow Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Gold Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Silver Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Crystal Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Ruby Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Sapphire Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Emerald Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon FireRed Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon LeafGreen Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Diamond Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Pearl Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Platinum Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon HeartGold Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon SoulSilver Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Black Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon White Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Black 2 Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon White 2 Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon X Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Y Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Sun Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Moon Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Sword Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Shield Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Ralts at Level 20, or catch directly in select areas.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Shrouded Ruins, Heart’s Crag and Snowpoint Temple.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Scarlet Evolve Ralts at Level 20 or encounter as a rare spawn.
Pokemon Violet Evolve Ralts at Level 20 or encounter as a rare spawn.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Kirlia
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Kirlia FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Kirlia. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Kirlia?

Kirlia is Psychic and Fairy-type in modern games.

What does Kirlia evolve into?

Kirlia evolves into Gardevoir or Gallade depending on method and gender.

What does Kirlia evolve from?

Kirlia evolves from Ralts at Level 20.

Is Kirlia in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Kirlia in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.



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