Special
Wallbreaker
BTier
80Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats
High
HP68
C
Attack65
C
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk125
A
Sp. Def115
B
Speed80
C
Total518
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height1.6 m
5'03"Average
Weight48.4 kg
106.7 lbsLight
Base XP259
High Yield
Abilities
SynchronizeNiche
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
TraceTop Pick
Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
TelepathyHA
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries
No Legends Z A entries available

To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.

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.

Gardevoir Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Poison, Ghost, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Psychic
0.25x (Resist)Fighting
0x (Immune)Dragon
Type ChartGood
3Weak
2Resist
1Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
PoisonGhostSteel
½xResist
Psychic
¼xResist
Fighting
0xImmune
Dragon
STAB (4)
FightingPoisonDragonDark
How to Beat Gardevoir in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)
Gholdengo
Gholdengo
SteelGhost
S
Steel is super effective against GardevoirView Gholdengo →

Legends: Z-A 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

4 Forms
Ralts
#280Ralts
20
Level 20
Kirlia
#281Kirlia
Gardevoir
#282GardevoirLevel 30
Gallade
#475GalladeDawn Stone
Stat Comparison 4 Stages
Ralts
PsychicFairy
Kirlia
PsychicFairy
Gardevoir
PsychicFairy
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 is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Gardevoir Best Moveset

Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Gardevoir can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Trace back that up. Double STAB prevents free switches.

Best Build

Recommended
Ability
Trace
Item
Choice ScarfSPEED
Best Nature for Gardevoir
Timid+SPE

Gardevoir best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Revenge Killer Moveset

  • MoonblastSTAB
  • TrickUtility
  • PsychicSTAB
  • Healing WishSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Cyclizar
CyclizarDecent

Moves

TMs define Gardevoir's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Future Sight and Dream Eater, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Disarming Voice
C40—15Fairy
Lv 1
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 6
Confusion
C5010025Psychic
Lv 9
Hypnosis
C—6020Psychic
Lv 12
Draining Kiss
B5010010Fairy
Lv 15
Teleport-6
C——20Psychic
Lv 18
Psybeam
—6510020Psychic
Lv 20
Magical Leaf
C60—20Grass
Lv 24
Confuse Ray
C—10010Ghost
Lv 28
Charm
C—10020Fairy
Lv 30
Double Team
———15Normal
Lv 32
Wish
C——10Normal
Lv 35
Calm Mind
B——20Psychic
Lv 38
Psychic
S9010010Psychic
Lv 44
Mystical Fire
A7510010Fire
Lv 49
Moonblast
S9510015Fairy
Lv 58
Future Sight
B12010010Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM33
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
TM06
Calm Mind
B——20Psychic
TM130
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM92
Dazzling Gleam
A8010010Fairy
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM127
Dream Eater
B10010015Psychic
TM35
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM26
Energy Ball
C9010010Grass
TM109
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM29
Fire Punch
D7510015Fire
TM102
Focus Blast
C120705Fighting
TM60
Future Sight
B12010010Psychic
TM55
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM44
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM71
Hyper Voice
C9010010Normal
TM24
Ice Punch
D7510015Ice
TM49
Icy Wind
C559515Ice
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM99
Metronome
C——10Normal
TM125
Mimic
D——10Normal
TM17
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM63
Psychic
S9010010Psychic
TM03
Psyshock
B8010010Psychic
TM31
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM51
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM74
Shadow Ball
B8010015Ghost
TM85
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM139
Swagger
C—8515Normal
TM27
Swift
C60—20Normal
TM95
Taunt
C—10020Dark
TM23
Thunder Punch
D7510015Electric
TM08
Thunder Wave
B—9020Electric
TM67
Thunderbolt
B9010015Electric
TM121
Torment
D—10015Dark
TM144
Triple Axel
D209010Ice
TM150
Vacuum Wave+1
D4010030Fighting
TM57
Will-O-Wisp
C—8515Fire
TM59
Zen Headbutt
C809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Gardevoir doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Gardevoir can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Gardevoir in Legends: Z-A

Gardevoir isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Ralts from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword. The evolution path from Ralts to Gardevoir is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Gardevoir in Legends: Z-A

  1. Ralts
    Step 1Obtain Ralts

    Also found in:

    RubyEmeraldDiamondPlatinumHeartGoldWhite
  2. Kirlia
    Step 2Evolve into Kirlia

    Also found in:

    RubyEmeraldDiamondPlatinumHeartGoldWhite
  3. Gardevoir
    Step 3Gardevoir ✓

Gardevoir Guide

  • In Legends: Z-A, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Moonblast with Choice Scarf is the standard set.

  • Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Gardevoir does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gardevoir hits 618 BST.

  • In Legends: Z-A, 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: Z-A, 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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