Gardevoir doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Been around since Gen 3. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Embrace Pokemon.
Gardevoir's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.
Gardevoir Weakness
VulnerableType-wise, Gardevoir takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Gardevoir's special bulk (base 115 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Gardevoir is one of 2 ways Kirlia's chain can end. This one takes the level-up path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Ralts to get eggs. Gardevoir and Gallade share the same 518 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes.
How to Evolve
Breed with Gardevoir to get Ralts eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 7 more.
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Gardevoir can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max HP and Speed EVs with Trace back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Best Gardevoir Moveset
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Confuse Ray and Destiny Bond aren't available any other way for Gardevoir, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Synchronoise for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
You're catching Ralts first, not Gardevoir. Ralts appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 125 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Gardevoir's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Synchronize is the go-to ability for Gardevoir. It copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups. Trace is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Gardevoir fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Gardevoir appears in 17 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Gardevoir first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 17 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A