Stats & Training
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.
It will dedicate itself to defending a master it has come to adore. Its pure white dress, reminiscent of those worn by ladies of nobility, is the dress of one who is willing to risk their life.
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 |
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodFirespit Island Interact Encounter | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x85-101%KO Venoshock 2x37-44% Acid Spray 2x24-28% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x72-85% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Drapion builds →Cross Poison 2x74-88% Venoshock 2x33-39% Poison Sting 2x17-21% | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
In Legends: Arceus, Scizor's Bullet Punch hits Gardevoir for 62-73%. Gengar deals 71-83% with Sludge Bomb.
Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves View Skuntank builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x62-73% Knock Off33-40% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x62-73% Sludge Bomb 2x71-83% Giga Drain19-23% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
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
Legends: Arceus Gardevoir Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Gardevoir builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Calm nature for the right stat lean, and max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs. Synchronize does its job quietly.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Gardevoir's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Moonblast and Psychic, and coverage across 7 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gardevoir in Legends: Arceus
A few locations for Gardevoir with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Gardevoir in Legends: Arceus
To get Gardevoir, start by catching Ralts through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RaltsGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonHeart's CragGrassUncommonShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonSnowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaHeart's CragGrassUncommonShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonSnowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommonor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gardevoir ✓Heart's CragGrassUncommonor evolve from Kirlia (Step 2)
Gardevoir Guide
In Legends: Arceus, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Arceus for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Trickroom with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Arceus, but Gardevoir does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gardevoir hits 618 BST.
In Legends: Arceus, 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 Legends: Arceus, 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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves