Mixed
Sweeper
100Speed · Fast

Is Jirachi Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Event-only Steel/Psychic with AbilitySerene Grace doubling secondary effect chances. 600 BST with balanced stats. If available, Serene Grace makes every move with a side effect twice as likely to land. For most FRLG players, an empty Pokedex entry.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSEGSSGGSGSSGGBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8JirachiTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Strong

Jirachi resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Jirachi trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

You Win
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Even
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Good

Jirachi has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
You Win
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Even
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Strong

Jirachi resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
You Win
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Easy KO
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Strong

Jirachi resists most of Koga's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Easy KO
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Easy KO
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Easy KO
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Good

Jirachi has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.

You Win
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Easy KO
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Jirachi has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Strong

Jirachi resists most of Giovanni's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Easy KO
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Easy KO
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Good

Jirachi has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.

You Win
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Easy KO
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
You Win
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
You Win
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Strong

Jirachi resists most of Bruno's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Easy KO
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Easy KO
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Easy KO
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Strong

Jirachi resists most of Agatha's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Easy KO
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Easy KO
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Easy KO
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Easy KO
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Good

Jirachi has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Easy KO
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Good

Jirachi has the type edge here and should clean up Terry's team.

You Win
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Even
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Even
Blastoise
Lv 75
Water
Torrent
Hydro PumpIce BeamEarthquakeRain Dance
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
SteelPsychic
Tier
S

Jirachi cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.

View Jirachi locations

Recommended Moves
    • LV 20PsychicPsychic135100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
    • LV 35NormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 40PsychicFuture Sight180100%10
  • After Sabrina
    • TUTORPsychicDream Eater150100%15
    • TM04PsychicCalm Mind100%20
    • LV 50SteelDoom Desire210100%5
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Jirachi in FireRed & LeafGreen

Jirachi cannot be caught in the wild in FireRed & LeafGreen, but you can still get it via these paths:

Pokemon HOME · Switch Rerelease

Playing the Switch version of FireRed & LeafGreen? Pokemon HOME compatibility is post-launch but deposit-only by design (FRLG → HOME). Inbound HOME transfer of Jirachi into FRLG is not possible — an original GBA cartridge with a Link Cable is the only inbound route.

Jirachi Weakness

Fire and Ground moves hit Jirachi for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Jirachi's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Jirachi Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ground
0.5x (Resist)Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel
0.25x (Resist)Psychic
0x (Immune)Poison
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Jirachi Weak Against

Excellent
2Weak
8Resist
1Immune
Score+8
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
0xImmune

What is Jirachi Strong Against

4Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+3
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Jirachi

Jirachi Evolutions

Mythical Pokemon don't breed, and Jirachi is no exception. This Steel/Psychic type sits at 600 stats with no chain to speak of. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Jirachi
#385Jirachi
Does not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

FRLG Jirachi Best Moveset

100 in every stat with AbilitySerene Grace doubling secondary effect chances. MoveIron Head flinches at 60%% and MoveBody Slam paralyzes at 60%%. Steel/Psychic resists nine types. The moveset combines doubled flinch and paralysis rates with one of the best defensive typings, disrupting opponents while being extremely difficult to remove.

Best Build

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Serene Grace
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Jirachi
Bold+DEF

Jirachi best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Fire Punch
  • WishRecovery
  • Calm MindSTAB
  • ProtectFAST +4

Moves List

Level-up moves are just the starting point for Jirachi. TMs unlock Normal and Flying coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Doom Desire and Future Sight into something with actual range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Confusion
7510025Psychic
Lv 1
Wish
B10Normal
Lv 5
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 10
Swift
6020Normal
Lv 15
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Lv 20
Psychic
A13510010Psychic
Lv 25
Refresh
D20Normal
Lv 30
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 35
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Lv 40
Future Sight
18010010Psychic
Lv 45
Cosmic Power
D20Psychic
Lv 50
Doom Desire
2101005Steel

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
C6020Flying
TM04
Calm Mind
B20Psychic
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
A10Normal
TM29
Psychic
A13510010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM33
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
C6020Electric
TM48
Skill Swap
10Psychic
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM25
Thunder
C1207010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
C9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
C6010020Water

Egg Moves

Jirachi doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
A8510015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Tutor
Dream Eater
15010015Psychic
Tutor
Metronome
D10Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Legend
HP100
B
Attack100
B
Defense100
B
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def100
B
Speed100
B
Total600
Details
Catch Rate
Legendary3 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height0.3 m
Weight1.1 kg
Base XP270
Abilities
Serene Grace
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
EV Yield
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Strong HP training target
Pokedex Entry

It is said to make any wish come true. It is awake for only seven days out of a thousand years.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Jirachi FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Jirachi isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Obtain it through event distribution in Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.

Game Availability

Jirachi first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.

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