No. 0281

Kirlia

Emotion Pokémon

Official art

Kirlia is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel, with a base stat total of 278. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Psychic Fairy

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 20.2 kg 44.5 lbs
Base stat total: 278 Higher than 10% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

It resembles a maiden in appearance, but it wields strange powers to project visions of paradise. I suspect the crimson ornaments on its head are the key to its abilities.

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Base stats

HP38113–145186–280

Atk3549–9567–185

Def3549–9567–185

SpA6576–128121–251

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe5063–11294–218

Total278Higher than 10% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

PsychicFairyshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

GhostPoisonSteel

Resists

½×

Psychic

¼×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Dragon

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIceDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Kirlia outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Kirlia against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Kirlia · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Kirlia · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		Kirlia · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If another Pokémon // this Pokémon, it also gets that status.
Everything about Synchronize →
Other Pokémon with Synchronize 16
Abra Kadabra Alakazam Mew Natu Xatu Espeon Umbreon Ralts Gardevoir Munna Musharna Elgyem Beheeyem Indeedee Rabsca
On switch-in, or when it can, this Pokémon copies a random adjacent foe's Ability.
Everything about Trace →
Other Pokémon with Trace 6
Mega Alakazam Porygon Porygon2 Ralts Gardevoir Mega Meowstic
This Pokémon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
Everything about Telepathy →
Other Pokémon with Telepathy 24
Wobbuffet Ralts Gardevoir Meditite Medicham Wynaut Dialga Palkia Giratina Munna Musharna Elgyem Beheeyem Noibat Noivern Oranguru Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Rabsca

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0280RaltsPsychicFairy
1. Level 20
  #0281KirliaPsychicFairy
  1. Level 30
    #0282GardevoirPsychicFairy
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Gardevoirite
      #0282Mega GardevoirPsychicFairy
  2. Use Dawn Stone (male)
    #0475GalladePsychicFighting
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Galladite
      #0475Mega GalladePsychicFighting

Moves

Level up 15


1	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	50	100%	25
1	Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Fairy	Spec	40	—	15
1	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
9	HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
12	Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.	Fairy	Spec	50	100%	10
15	TeleportUser switches out.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
18	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
23	Life DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP.	Water	Status	—	—	10
28	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
33	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
38	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
43	Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
48	Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.	Psychic	Spec	100	100%	15
53	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Spec	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 56


TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM19	Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Fairy	Spec	40	—	15
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM37	Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.	Fairy	Spec	50	100%	10
TM41	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Spec	20	100%	10
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM54	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM98	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM107	Will-O-WispBurns the target.	Fire	Status	—	85%	15
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM138	Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM139	Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.	Fairy	Status	—	—	10
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM212	Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.	Ice	Phys	20	90%	10
TM217	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Spec	120	100%	10
TM218	Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM227	Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10

Biology

It grows stronger and more beautiful the happier its trainer is. Its horns are used to amplify its psychic power, to the point of distorting space, creating illusions, and allowing it to see into the future. It enjoys dancing during sunny mornings. Only male Kirlia can evolve into Gallade.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#322 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Emotion Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: White

: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#030Extended Sinnoh#158Central Kalos#065New Hoenn#030Galar#121Isle of Armor#035Hisui#102Paldea#063Kitakami#058Lumiose#088

It resembles a maiden in appearance, but it wields strange powers to project visions of paradise. I suspect the crimson ornaments on its head are the key to its abilities.
Legends: Arceus
It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Shield
If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Sword
It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.
Diamond · Pearl
The cheerful spirit of its TRAINER gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
A KIRLIA has the psychic power to create a rip in the dimensions and see into the future. It is said to dance with pleasure on sunny mornings.
Emerald
KIRLIA uses the horns on its head to amplify its psychokinetic power. When the Pokémon uses its power, the air around it becomes distorted, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
It is said that a KIRLIA that is exposed to the positive emotions of its TRAINER grows beautiful. This Pokémon controls psychokinetic powers with its highly developed brain.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Kirlia
Japanese: キルリア
Japanese (romaji): Kirlia
Korean: 킬리아
Chinese (Traditional): 奇魯莉安
Chinese (Simplified): 奇鲁莉安
French: Kirlia
German: Kirlia
Spanish: Kirlia
Italian: Kirlia

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 2 SpA
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 35
: 97
: Slow

Breeding

: Human-LikeAmorphous
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Ralts: Level 20.

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

Sword 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Fairy)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Fairy)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

Platinum 2 areas

Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24

Pearl 2 areas

Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6

Diamond 2 areas

Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.