Is Kirlia Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Evolve to Gardevoir (or Gallade with Dawn Stone for males). Both are excellent.
Ralts trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Kirlia has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Kirlia has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Maylene:
Kirlia trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Crasher Wake:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Fantina:
Byron's team hits Gardevoir's weaknesses hard.
Gallade trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Byron:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Candice:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Gallade trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Volkner:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Aaron:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
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Gardevoir trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
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Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Gallade trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
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Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Cynthia:
Catch Kirlia on Route 204 (Poké Radar, Lv 6, rare).
Catch Ralts on Route 204 (Poké Radar, Lv 4-6, common).
Your Kirlia should hit Level 30 before you reach Fantina, at typical leveling pace.
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Fantina.
How to Get Kirlia in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 BDSP
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 203Lv.4-6Using PokeRadarRate 21%Route 204 - SouthLv.4-6Using PokeRadarRate 21%Fountainspring CaveLv.16-63CaveRate 30%Unique encounterDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Kirlia ✓Route 203Lv.6Using PokeRadarRate 1%Route 204 - SouthLv.6Using PokeRadarRate 1%Dazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Kirlia Weakness
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 |
What is Kirlia Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Kirlia
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x92-111%KO Shadow Ball 2x53-63% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x66-79% Steel Wing 2x53-63% Shadow Ball 2x39-47% | ||
 Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x93-110%KO Shadow Ball 2x54-63% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x93-110%KO Shadow Ball 2x54-63% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x68-80% Steel Wing 2x56-68% Shadow Ball 2x41-49% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x163-192%KO Shadow Ball 2x144-171%KO | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x106-125%KO Shadow Ball 2x63-75% Steel Wing 2x85-100%KO | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x88-104%KO Shadow Ball 2x51-61% | ||
Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x88-104%KO Shadow Ball 2x51-61% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x163-192%KO Shadow Ball 2x144-171%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x106-125%KO Shadow Ball 2x63-75% Steel Wing 2x85-100%KO | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x88-104%KO Shadow Ball 2x51-61% | ||
Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x88-104%KO Shadow Ball 2x51-61% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x106-125%KO Shadow Ball 2x70-83% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x161-189%KO Shadow Ball 2x142-168%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x102-121%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-71% Steel Wing 2x82-98% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x87-104%KO Shadow Ball 2x52-62% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x104-123%KO Shadow Ball 2x69-82% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x144-170%KO Shadow Ball 2x84-100%KO | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x161-190%KO Iron Tail 2x132-156%KO Shadow Claw 2x94-111%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x170-200%KO Shadow Ball 2x100-119%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x103-122%KO Shadow Ball 2x69-81% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x159-188%KO Iron Tail 2x132-156%KO Shadow Claw 2x94-110%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x170-200%KO Shadow Ball 2x100-119%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x103-122%KO Shadow Ball 2x69-81% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x159-188%KO Iron Tail 2x132-156%KO Shadow Claw 2x94-110%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x173-203%KO Shadow Ball 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x221-261%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x255-300%KO Sludge Bomb 2x92-108%KO Shadow Ball 2x82-96% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Dragapult can KO Kirlia with Shadow Ball (243-286%). Ferrothorn's Knock Off hits Kirlia for 45-54%. Salazzle's Sludge Bomb also KOs at 196-231%.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Dragapult builds →U Turn54-64% Shadow Ball 2x243-286%KO Flamethrower91-107%KO | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off45-54% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower98-116%KO Sludge Bomb 2x196-231%KO | ||
Kirlia Evolutions
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 31 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 8 more.
BDSP Kirlia Best Moveset
Psychic/Fairy middle evolution with AbilityTrace copying opposing abilities. 65 Sp. Atk at 50 Speed gives the moveset some special identity with the new Fairy TermStab. One evolution to Gardevoir for B-tier special offense or Gallade for physical.
Best Build
Kirlia best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Sneak
- Pain Split
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.
Kirlia Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves