Special
Sweeper
600Elite
100Fast
ATier

Jirachi has the stats to dominate any format it's allowed in. 100 base HP stands out, and the rest of the spread doesn't have obvious weak points either. Introduced in Gen 3. Known as the Wish Pokemon.

An unusually even spread gives Jirachi flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But any other stat isn't far off. Near-impossible to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 3 HP EVs.

Base Stats
600Legend
HP100
B
Attack100
B
Defense100
B
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def100
B
Speed100
B
Total600
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Jirachi yields +3 HP
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch3LegendarySlow1.25M XP0.3m / 1'00"1.1kg / 2.4 lbs270Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.

Black / White

Jirachi Weakness

Excellent

Fire and Ground-type moves hit Jirachi for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Jirachi's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
¼xResisti
0xImmunei
2Weak
8Resist
1Immune
Scorei+8
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Abilities
Serene GraceDoubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

Mythical Pokemon don't breed, and Jirachi is no exception. This Steel/Psychic type sits at 600 stats with no chain to speak of.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Jirachi
#385Jirachi
Does not evolve
Breeding
Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Serenegrace and Leftovers support Jirachi's hit-and-run approach, with max HP and Sp. Def EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.

Best Build

Wall
Ability
Serenegrace
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Careful+SPD
EVs

Best Jirachi Moveset

  • Iron HeadSTAB
  • U Turn
  • Ice Punch
  • Healing WishSTAB

Coverage runs deep. Jirachi can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Flying. The offense anchors on Doom Desire and Future Sight while TMs handle everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Confusion
5010025Psychic
Lv 1
Wish
10Normal
Lv 5
Rest
10Psychic
Lv 10
Swift
6020Normal
Lv 15
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Lv 20
Psychic
9010010Psychic
Lv 25
Refresh
20Normal
Lv 30
Rest
10Psychic
Lv 35
Zen Headbutt
809015Psychic
Lv 40
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Lv 45
Gravity
5Psychic
Lv 50
Healing Wish
10Psychic
Lv 55
Future Sight
10010010Psychic
Lv 60
Cosmic Power
20Psychic
Lv 65
Last Resort
1401005Normal
Lv 70
Doom Desire
1401005Steel

TM Moves

Src
TM40
Aerial Ace
6020Flying
TM04
Calm Mind
20Psychic
TM57
Charge Beam
509010Electric
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
10010015Psychic
TM53
Energy Ball
8010010Grass
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
10020Normal
TM91
Flash Cannon
8010010Steel
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
10Normal
TM29
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM03
Psyshock
8010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
5Water
TM33
Reflect
20Psychic
TM44
Rest
10Psychic
TM27
Return
10020Normal
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
25Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
10Rock
TM30
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TM90
Substitute
10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM19
Telekinesis
15Psychic
TM25
Thunder
1207010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
9010Poison
TM92
Trick Room-7
5Psychic
TM89
U-turn
7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Jirachi doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Jirachi can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 4
Ancient Power
601005Rock
Gen 3
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Gen 3
Defense Curl
40Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
100505Fighting
Gen 4
Endure+4
10Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
7010015Normal
Gen 3
Metronome
10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
10015Normal
Gen 4
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Gen 4
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Gen 4
Water Pulse
6010020Water

Jirachi is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.

  • At 600 BST, Jirachi is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.

  • Watch for Arcanine (Fire) and Swampert (Ground) when using Jirachi. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Jirachi has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

  • Jirachi doesn't evolve. As a Mythical Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Steel/Psychic type with 600 BST.

  • Serene Grace doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring — that's the one you want on Jirachi. It's the only ability Jirachi has.

  • Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Jirachi is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.

  • Jirachi appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.

Jirachi first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.