
Pokemon Guide
Kirlia is a Psychic and Fairy-type Pokemon known for graceful movement and branching evolution into Gardevoir or Gallade.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
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.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
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
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.
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 / Fairy
Species
Emotion Pokemon
Height
2’07” / 0.8 m
Weight
44.5 lbs / 20.2 kg
Abilities
Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy
Kirlia has improved Special Attack and Special Defense compared with Ralts, but remains physically frail.
Kirlia uses Psychic, Fairy, Ghost, Electric and support moves across Pokemon games.
Reliable Psychic-type damage.
Psychic-type damage that targets Defense.
Strong Fairy-type damage for later evolutions.
Fairy coverage against Dragon, Fighting and Dark-type Pokemon.
Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense.
Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Burns physical attackers when available.
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
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, Fairy
Weaknesses
Poison, Ghost, Steel
Resistances
Fighting, Psychic
Immunity
Dragon
Kirlia’s abilities support status punishment, ability copying or double-battle protection.
Passes burn, paralysis or poison back to the attacker in many games.
Copies an opposing Pokemon’s ability on entry.
Avoids damage from allies’ attacks in double battles.
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
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves at Level 20
Stage 3
Evolves at Level 30
Alternate Evolution
Male Kirlia evolves with a Dawn Stone
Kirlia is usually obtained by evolving Ralts, though some games allow direct encounters.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Game | Where to Find Kirlia |
|---|---|
| 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 Kirlia. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Kirlia is Psychic and Fairy-type in modern games.
Kirlia evolves into Gardevoir or Gallade depending on method and gender.
Kirlia evolves from Ralts at Level 20.
Current location data for Kirlia in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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