Special
Wallbreaker
518High
80Moderate
CTier

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.

Base Stats
518High
HP68
C
Attack65
C
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk125
A
Sp. Def115
B
Speed80
C
Total518
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Gardevoir yields +3 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe
Details
Catch45Challenging•Slow1.25M XP•1.6m / 5'03"•48.4kg / 106.7 lbs•259Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It will try to guard its trusted Trainer with its life. It has the ability to see the future.

Diamond / Pearl

Gardevoir Weakness

Vulnerable

Type-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.

Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
BugGhostDark
½xResisti
FightingPsychic
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
None
STAB (2)i
FightingPoison
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Scorei-4
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
SynchronizeCopies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
TraceCopies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
TelepathyHAProtects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

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

4 Forms
Ralts
#280Ralts
20
Level 20
Kirlia
#281Kirlia
Gardevoir
#282GardevoirLevel 30
Gallade
#475GalladeDawn Stone
Stat Comparison 4 Stages
Ralts
Psychic
Kirlia
Psychic
Gardevoir
Psychic
Gallade
PsychicFighting
HP
28
38+10
68+30
68+30
ATK
25
35+10
65+30
125+90
DEF
25
35+10
65+30
65+30
SP.ATK
45
65+20
125+60
65
SP.DEF
35
55+20
115+60
115+60
SPE
40
50+10
80+30
80+30
BST
198D-Tier
278D-Tier+80
518B-Tier+240
518B-Tier+240
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Wallbreaker
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Special
Special
Special
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Gardevoir to get Ralts eggs easily using 31 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 5 more.

Egg Groups
IndeterminateHumanshape
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirgalladeinfernapelopunnygastrodoncacturnevolbeatillumisemonfernospindabunearyshellos
12 of 31·

Bulk and offense in one package. Gardevoir runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Timid nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Psychic. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Electric coverage make it hard to safely switch into.

Best Build

Support
Ability
Trace
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Timid+SPE
EVs

Best Gardevoir Moveset

  • PsychicSTAB
  • WishRecovery
  • Will O Wisp
  • ThunderboltCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Infernape
InfernapeGood
Donphan
DonphanDecent
Kingdra
KingdraDecent

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 Dream Eater for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Confusion
5010025Psychic
Lv 1
Double Team
——15Normal
Lv 1
Growl
—10040Normal
Lv 1
Healing Wish
——10Psychic
Lv 1
Teleport-6
——20Psychic
Lv 6
Confusion
5010025Psychic
Lv 10
Double Team
——15Normal
Lv 12
Teleport-6
——20Psychic
Lv 17
Wish
——10Normal
Lv 22
Magical Leaf
60—20Grass
Lv 25
Calm Mind
——20Psychic
Lv 33
Psychic
9010010Psychic
Lv 40
Imprison
——10Psychic
Lv 45
Future Sight
12010010Psychic
Lv 53
Captivate
—10020Normal
Lv 60
Hypnosis
—7020Psychic
Lv 65
Dream Eater
10010015Psychic

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM04
Calm Mind
——20Psychic
TM78
Captivate
—10020Normal
TM57
Charge Beam
509010Electric
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
10010015Psychic
TM58
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
8010010Grass
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
—10020Normal
TM56
Fling
—10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
——30Psychic
TM83
Natural Gift
—10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
——10Normal
TM29
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM67
Recycle
——10Normal
TM33
Reflect
——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM20
Safeguard
——25Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
60—20Electric
TM48
Skill Swap
——10Psychic
TM82
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM49
Snatch+4
——10Dark
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
—9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
—10020Dark
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM73
Thunder Wave
—10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
9510015Electric
TM41
Torment
—10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison
TM92
Trick Room-7
——5Psychic

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Confuse Ray
—10010Ghost
Egg
Destiny Bond
——5Ghost
Egg
Disable
—8020Normal
Egg
Grudge
——5Ghost
Egg
Mean Look
——5Normal
Egg
Memento
—10010Dark
Egg
Shadow Sneak+1
4010030Ghost
Egg
Will-O-Wisp
—7515Fire

Tutor Moves

Gardevoir can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Src
Rem
Charm
—10020Normal
Rem
Lucky Chant
——30Normal

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 3
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Gen 3
Defense Curl
——40Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
——10Normal

Gardevoir doesn't appear wild. Catch Ralts instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Gardevoir. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.

How to Obtain Gardevoir in Diamond & Pearl

Ralts is your first catch on the way to Gardevoir. You'll find special encounters from Lv. 4-6 across 8 total spots in the chain.

  1. Ralts
    Step 1Catch Ralts
    Route 203
    DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.4-6UncommonEarlyRoute
    HARD
    Route 203
    PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.4-6UncommonEarlyRoute
    HARD
    Route 204 - South
    DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.5-6UncommonEarlyRoute
    HARD
    Route 204 - South
    PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.5-6UncommonEarlyRoute
    HARD
  2. Kirlia
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Kirlia
    Route 203
    DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.6RareEarlyRoute
    LEGENDARY
    Route 203
    PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.6RareEarlyRoute
    LEGENDARY
    Route 204 - South
    DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.6RareEarlyRoute
    LEGENDARY
    Route 204 - South
    PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.6RareEarlyRoute
    LEGENDARY
    or evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
  3. Gardevoir
    Step 3Gardevoir ✓

  • 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.

  • Kirlia evolves into Gardevoir at level 30. Gardevoir is the final evolution in a 4-stage line starting from Ralts. At 518 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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.