Is Gardevoir Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Psychic/Fairy with 125 Sp. Atk. Dragon-immune, handles Maylene's Fighting-types, and contributes against Fantina. Reusable TMs give it Thunderbolt, Energy Ball, and Shadow Ball alongside Psychic and Moonblast. One of the strongest Underground finds in the game. The Fairy typing that didn't exist in original DP makes Gardevoir a Cynthia counter now.
Ralts trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Kirlia has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Kirlia has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Maylene:
Kirlia trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Crasher Wake:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Fantina:
Byron's team hits Gardevoir's weaknesses hard.
Gallade trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Byron:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Candice:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Gallade trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Volkner:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Aaron:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bertha:
Gardevoir trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Gallade trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Cynthia:
Catch Kirlia on Route 204 (Poké Radar, Lv 6, rare).
Your Kirlia should hit Level 30 before you reach Fantina, at typical leveling pace.
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Fantina.
How to Get Gardevoir in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
You're catching Ralts first, not Gardevoir. Ralts appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Gardevoir in BDSP
To get Gardevoir, start by catching Ralts through walking and special encounters at Lv. 4-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RaltsRoute 203Lv.4-6Using PokeRadarRate 21%Route 204 - SouthLv.4-6Using PokeRadarRate 21%Fountainspring CaveLv.16-63CaveRate 30%Unique encounterDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaRoute 203Lv.6Using PokeRadarRate 1%Route 204 - SouthLv.6Using PokeRadarRate 1%Dazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gardevoir ✓
Gardevoir Weakness
Type-wise, Gardevoir takes extra damage from Poison, Ghost, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Gardevoir's special bulk (base 115 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Gardevoir Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Gardevoir
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x47-57% Shadow Ball 2x28-34% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x36-45% Steel Wing 2x32-38% Shadow Ball 2x21-26% | ||
 Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x44-54% Shadow Ball 2x26-32% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x44-54% Shadow Ball 2x26-32% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x34-42% Steel Wing 2x34-40% Shadow Ball 2x22-28% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x76-90% Shadow Ball 2x68-80% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x50-60% Shadow Ball 2x30-36% Steel Wing 2x44-53% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x42-50% Shadow Ball 2x24-29% | ||
Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x42-50% Shadow Ball 2x24-29% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x76-90% Shadow Ball 2x68-80% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x50-60% Shadow Ball 2x30-36% Steel Wing 2x44-53% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x42-50% Shadow Ball 2x24-29% | ||
Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x42-50% Shadow Ball 2x24-29% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x50-59% Shadow Ball 2x33-40% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x72-85% Shadow Ball 2x64-76% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x28-34% Steel Wing 2x44-53% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x41-48% Shadow Ball 2x24-28% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x49-58% Shadow Ball 2x32-39% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x64-76% Shadow Ball 2x39-46% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x84-100%KO Iron Tail 2x69-82% Shadow Claw 2x49-58% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x75-89% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x32-38% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x84-98% Iron Tail 2x70-82% Shadow Claw 2x48-57% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x75-89% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x32-38% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x84-98% Iron Tail 2x70-82% Shadow Claw 2x48-57% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x76-90% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% | ||
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x128-152%KO Sludge Bomb 2x40-47% Shadow Ball 2x35-42% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Gengar can KO Gardevoir with Sludge Bomb (95-112%). Scizor's Bullet Punch hits Gardevoir for 74-88%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x84-100%KO Sludge Bomb 2x95-112%KO Giga Drain26-31% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x74-88% Knock Off40-47% | ||
Gardevoir Evolutions
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gardevoir to get Ralts eggs easily using 31 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 8 more.
BDSP Gardevoir Best Moveset
Rose from C-tier to B with Fairy typing added alongside Psychic, gaining Dragon immunity and new Fairy TermStab the original Gen 4 version never had. 125 Sp. Atk at 80 Speed behind Psychic/Fairy dual coverage gives the moveset serious special offense. AbilityTrace copies opponent abilities for situational advantage. The typing upgrade is what made the difference.
Best Build
Gardevoir best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Ally Switch and Confuse Ray aren't available any other way for Gardevoir, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Dream Eater for solid options.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It will try to guard its trusted Trainer with its life. It has the ability to see the future.
Gardevoir Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Moonblast with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Gardevoir does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gardevoir hits 618 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Gardevoir's biggest threats include Gengar (Poison), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Metagross (Steel), 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
Game Availability
Gardevoir first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 17 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves