Nothing fancy in Kirlia's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
Poison, Ghost, and Steel moves hit Kirlia for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
Duraludon can KO Kirlia with Flash Cannon (148-174%). Salazzle threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (162-191%). Dragapult's Shadow Ball also KOs at 201-236%.
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightmetal ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Duraludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x148-174%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower81-95% Sludge Bomb 2x162-191%KO | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Dragapult builds →U Turn43-51% Shadow Ball 2x201-236%KO | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Kirlia can evolve into Gardevoir and Gallade. Kirlia sits before the split, so check the evolution methods below to pick your path. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+20 from Ralts). The final form adds another 240 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kirlia to get Ralts eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups.
You commit to a move every time Kirlia comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Synchronize adds to that. Max Attack without Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Kirlia best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Alluring Voice
- Destiny Bond
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Alluring Voice
- Destiny Bond
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Kirlia's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Future Sight and Dream Eater for same-type damage. Psychic and Dream Eater are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Kirlia learns Psychic and Future Sight naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
The offense anchors on Psychic and Dazzling Gleam, with Electric and Fire coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Kirlia that handles most situations. Psychic and Ice Beam give it enough punch where it matters.
Don't skip the egg moves. Kirlia picks up Ally Switch and Confuse Ray only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater while Electric and Normal coverage and more adds range.
4 encounter spots for Kirlia at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Kirlia in Scarlet & Violet
To get Kirlia, start by catching Ralts through walking encounters at Lv. 5-36. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RaltsSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.5-10 Route3%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.5-10 Route3%EarlyMorning
Step 2Kirlia ✓East Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Kirlia 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 Kirlia is covered in the steps below.
decent spawn rates across 3 locations for Kirlia in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Kirlia in Legends: Arceus
The path to Kirlia starts with Ralts at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RaltsGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonHeart's CragGrassUncommonShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonSnowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommon
Step 2Kirlia ✓Heart's CragGrassUncommonShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonSnowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommonor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
A handful of locations for Kirlia with moderate rates across early-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 Kirlia in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Kirlia, start by catching Ralts through walking and special encounters at Lv. 4-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RaltsRoute 203Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.4-6 Route21%EarlyRoute 203Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.4-6 Route21%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.4-6 Route21%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.4-6 Route21%EarlyFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave25%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave25%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Kirlia ✓Route 203Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.6 Route1%EarlyRoute 203Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.6 Route1%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.6 Route1%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.6 Route1%EarlyDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
For a casual playthrough, Kirlia works as a placeholder. Psychic/Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Gardevoir. That's where the stats start mattering.
You won't have trouble finding Kirlia. It's been around since Legends: Z-A and appears in 17 games total. Latest appearances: Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Kirlia has been in 17 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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