Stats & Training
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.
It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
Kirlia Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Kirlia for super-effective damage. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Forretress can KO Kirlia with Explosion (169-199%). Weavile threatens a KO with Pursuit (128-151%). Dusknoir's Shadow Sneak also KOs at 123-145%.
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin34-40% Explosion169-199%KO Payback 2x68-80% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Weavile builds →Ice Shard64-75% Pursuit 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Dusknoir Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Dusknoir builds →Shadow Sneak 2x123-145%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
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 Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 6 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Kirlia Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Kirlia picks up Confuse Ray and Destiny Bond only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Kirlia in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Kirlia doesn't appear wild. Catch Ralts instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 20 to get Kirlia. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Kirlia in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Step 1Catch RaltsRoute 34SoulSilverGrass Lv.10-11 RouteCommonEarlySwarm activeRoute 34HeartGoldGrass Lv.10-11 RouteCommonEarlySwarm active
Step 2Kirlia ✓
Kirlia Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, For a casual playthrough, Kirlia works as a placeholder. psychic coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Gardevoir. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Kirlia in HeartGold & SoulSilver. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves