Is Ralts Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Underground Psychic/Fairy. Gardevoir is one of the best Pokemon you can find in the Grand Underground. The Fairy typing didn't exist in original DP, and it changes everything.
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.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bertha:
Gardevoir trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Gallade has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Gardevoir has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Gallade trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
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 Ralts on Route 204 (Poké Radar, Lv 4-6, common).
Your Ralts should hit Level 20 before you reach Gardenia, at typical leveling pace.
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 Ralts in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Ralts is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-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 Ralts
Step 2Kirlia ✓Route 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-gameor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Ralts Weakness
Ralts is weak to Poison, Ghost, and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. Standard number of weaknesses for the Psychic/Fairy typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Ralts Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Ralts
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x119-142%KO Shadow Ball 2x69-83% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x92-108%KO Steel Wing 2x64-78% Shadow Ball 2x56-67% | ||
 Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x126-150%KO Shadow Ball 2x74-89% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x126-150%KO Shadow Ball 2x74-89% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x92-111%KO Steel Wing 2x74-89% Shadow Ball 2x58-68% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x235-277%KO Shadow Ball 2x212-250%KO | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x155-182%KO Shadow Ball 2x89-106%KO Steel Wing 2x111-130%KO | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x127-150%KO Shadow Ball 2x77-91% | ||
Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x127-150%KO Shadow Ball 2x77-91% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x235-277%KO Shadow Ball 2x212-250%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x155-182%KO Shadow Ball 2x89-106%KO Steel Wing 2x111-130%KO | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x127-150%KO Shadow Ball 2x77-91% | ||
Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x127-150%KO Shadow Ball 2x77-91% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x155-183%KO Shadow Ball 2x103-122%KO | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Haunter builds →Sludge Bomb 2x231-273%KO Shadow Ball 2x208-245%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x148-175%KO Shadow Ball 2x88-104%KO Steel Wing 2x110-130%KO | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Budew builds →Sludge Bomb 2x125-148%KO Shadow Ball 2x74-88% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x155-183%KO Shadow Ball 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb 2x211-249%KO Shadow Ball 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x213-252%KO Iron Tail 2x178-210%KO Shadow Claw 2x124-146%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x249-293%KO Shadow Ball 2x148-175%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x153-181%KO Shadow Ball 2x102-120%KO | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x208-245%KO Iron Tail 2x174-205%KO Shadow Claw 2x123-145%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x249-293%KO Shadow Ball 2x148-175%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x153-181%KO Shadow Ball 2x102-120%KO | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x208-245%KO Iron Tail 2x174-205%KO Shadow Claw 2x123-145%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb 2x260-307%KO Shadow Ball 2x154-182%KO | ||
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x297-350%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x341-402%KO Sludge Bomb 2x138-162%KO Shadow Ball 2x123-144%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nidoking's Ice Beam hits Ralts for 47-55%. Metagross threatens a KO with Earthquake (128-151%).
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam47-55% Flamethrower47-55% | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Metagross builds →Earthquake128-151%KO | ||
Ralts Evolutions
From here, Ralts's line branches into Gardevoir and Gallade. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. Evolving adds up to 320 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Ralts easily with 31 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 8 more to offspring.
BDSP Ralts Best Moveset
Now Psychic/Fairy instead of pure Psychic, gaining Fairy TermStab and Dragon immunity. AbilityTrace copies the opponent's ability, and hidden AbilityTelepathy avoids ally damage. 45 Sp. Atk at 40 Speed can't compete. Two evolutions to either Gardevoir (B-tier) or Gallade.
Best Build
Ralts best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Memento
- Protect
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding opens up real options for Ralts. Ally Switch and Confuse Ray come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Dream Eater and Electric and Normal coverage and more.
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 uses the horns on its head to sense human emotions. It is said to appear in front of cheerful people.
Ralts Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, you can run Ralts through the first few routes without issues. 198 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Kirlia as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Ralts spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
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