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.
The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
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 |
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Steel is super effective against KirliaView Duraludon → | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | A | |
Poison is super effective against KirliaView Salazzle → | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Ghost is super effective against KirliaView Dragapult → | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Ghost is super effective against KirliaView Sinistcha → | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Poison is super effective against KirliaView Toxapex → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, 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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Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Kirlia Best Moveset
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kirlia in Legends: Z-A
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.
Kirlia Guide
In Legends: Z-A, 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 can find Kirlia in Legends: Z-A. 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