Mid-stage Pokemon like Kirlia rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Gardevoir, which is where the real potential kicks in. Part of the Gen 3 roster. Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
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.
Kirlia Weakness
GoodPoison, Ghost, and Steel-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Kirlia Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Alluring Voice
- Destiny Bond
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
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 RaltsCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.5-103%EarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.5-103%EarlyRouteMorning
Step 2Kirlia ✓EASYEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.20-3615%MidRouteMorningEASYEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.20-3615%MidRouteMorningEASYWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.20-3615%MidRouteMorningEASYWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.20-3615%MidRouteMorningor 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 RaltsEASYGapejaw BogGrassUncommonSwampEASYHeart's CragGrassUncommonEASYShrouded RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIce
Step 2Kirlia ✓EASYHeart's CragGrassUncommonEASYShrouded RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIceor 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 RaltsCHALLENGINGRoute 203Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.4-621%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 203Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.4-621%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.4-621%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.4-621%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6330%MidCaveUnique encounterEFFORTLESSFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6330%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6325%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-6325%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6320%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6320%MidCaveUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Kirlia ✓LEGENDARYRoute 203Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.61%EarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 203Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.61%EarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.61%EarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.61%EarlyRouteDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
At 278 BST, Kirlia is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Gardevoir before bringing it to any serious fight.
Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them — that's the one you want on Kirlia. Telepathy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Trace works too if your team needs something different.
Kirlia is leaning toward the special side (base 65 Sp. Atk). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Kirlia appears in 17 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
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.
- 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