Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Kirlia

Kirlia

Emotion Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kirlia is a Psychic and Fairy Type Emotion Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Kirlia can be found with Synchronize, Trace and Telepathy as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Modest Nature, based on 278 combined Base Stats.

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Kirlia Stats & Abilities
Kirlia Evolutions
Kirlia Locations
Kirlia Weakness
Kirlia Best Moves
Kirlia Level Up Moves
Kirlia TM Moves
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Kirlia Stats and Abilities

Based on Kirlia Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Kirlia Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 65 and the Lowest being Attack 35.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	38	186	280
F	Attack	35	67	185
F	Defense	35	67	185
E	Special Attack	65	121	251
F	Special Defense	55	103	229
F	Speed	50	94	218
F	Total	278


Kirlia	Detail
Best Nature	Modest ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Spicy
EV Yield	2 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Amorphous, Human-Like
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Synchronize Ability 1	If the opponent causes a burn, paralysis, or poisoning of a Pokémon with Synchronize, the opponent receives the status condition too. Self-inflicted status conditions (for example through the use of an item) are not passed on.
Trace Ability 2	The Pokémon copies a foe's Ability.
Telepathy Hidden Ability	Pokémon with the Telepathy ability will not take damage from teammates in double and triple battles.

How To Evolve Kirlia in BDSP

Ralts requires (Level 20) to evolve into Kirlia and then (Level 30) to evolve into Gardevoir or to evolve into Gallade.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Ralts	Level 20 →	Kirlia	Level 30 →	Gardevoir
Ralts	Level 20 →	Kirlia	Gender Male & Use Dawn Stone →	Gallade

Where To Find Kirlia in BDSP

Kirlia has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 204	100 - 20%	Kirlia Lv. 6
Route 204	20 - 5%	Ralts Lv. 5-6
Route 203	100 - 20%	Kirlia Lv. 6
Route 203	20 - 5%	Ralts Lv. 4-6
Stargleam Cavern	Start	Ralts Lv. 16-63
Stargleam Cavern	National	Kirlia Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	Start	Ralts Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	Start	Ralts Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Kirlia Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kirlia Weakness

Kirlia is a Psychic and Fairy Type pokemon. This will cause Kirlia to take More Damage from Ghost, Poison, Steel Type Moves, and Less Damage from Psychic, Dragon, Fighting Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ghost Poison Steel
0.5x Less Damage	Psychic
0.25x Less Damage	Fighting
Immune to Damage	Dragon

What pokemon is Kirlia Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga
S	Metagross
S	Heatran
S	Jirachi
S	Registeel

What pokemon is Kirlia Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia

Best Moves Kirlia in BDSP

Best Moveset for Kirlia Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
53	Future Sight	Special	180	100	10	Damage occurs 2 turns later.
48	Dream Eater	Special	150	100	15	User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
38	Psychic	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
18	Psybeam	Special	97.5	100	20	May confuse opponent.

Best Moveset for Kirlia TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM85	Dream Eater	Special	150	100	15	User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM29	Psychic	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TM21	Dazzling Gleam	Special	120	100	10	Hits all adjacent opponents.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Kirlia Lv Up Moves

Kirlia TM Moves

Kirlia Level Up Moves

List of Moves Kirlia can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Disarming Voice	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 15 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
1	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
1	Confusion	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
9	Hypnosis	Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
12	Draining Kiss	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers most the HP inflicted on opponent.
15	Teleport	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Allows user to flee wild battles; also warps player to last PokéCenter.
18	Psybeam	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
23	Life Dew	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User and teammates recover HP.
28	Charm	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
33	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
38	Psychic	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
43	Heal Pulse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores half the target's max HP.
48	Dream Eater	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
53	Future Sight	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Damage occurs 2 turns later.

Kirlia TM Moves

List of Moves Kirlia can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21	Dazzling Gleam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Hits all adjacent opponents.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM48	Skill Swap	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM67	Recycle	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM85	Dream Eater	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM92	Trick Room	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.

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