Gardevoir's Psychic/Fairy typing gives it an immunity to Dragon. Only 3 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. 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.
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
GoodType-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.
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 19 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups.
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
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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
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 RaltsEASYGapejaw BogGrassUncommonSwampEASYHeart's CragGrassUncommonEASYShrouded RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIce
- Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaEASYHeart's CragGrassUncommonEASYShrouded RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIceor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
- Step 3Gardevoir ✓EASYHeart's CragGrassUncommonor evolve from Kirlia (Step 2)
Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 125 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
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.
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