Kirlia Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Kirlia official artwork
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Kirlia

Emotion Pokémon

PSYCHICFAIRY

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

Kirlia Pokédex brings together the essential information for Kirlia, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Kirlia is National Pokédex #281 and was introduced in Generation III. It is a Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon.

This Kirlia Pokédex covers Kirlia across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

Kirlia at a glance

Type
PSYCHICFAIRY
Weak to
POISON2×GHOST2×STEEL2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 65
Abilities
Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy (Hidden)
Next evolution
Gardevoir — Level 30
Gallade — Use Item · Dawn Stone · male

Kirlia Pokédex overview

Kirlia has the Psychic and Fairy typing, it belongs to Generation III, its Pokédex classification is the Emotion Pokémon. If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Kirlia Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Kirlia quick facts

Height
0.8 m
Weight
20.2 kg
Generation
Generation III
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
120
Base happiness
35

Kirlia Pokédex type and weaknesses

Kirlia is weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel. It resists Fighting and Psychic. It is immune to Dragon. These matchups come from Kirlia's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Kirlia and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Kirlia type effectiveness

Damage taken when Kirlia is hit by each type:

Weak to

POISON2×GHOST2×STEEL2×

Resists

PSYCHIC½×

Strongly resists

FIGHTING¼×

Immune to

DRAGON0×

Based on Psychic / Fairy typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Kirlia Pokédex stats

Kirlia has a base stat total of 278, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 65. In the Kirlia Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Kirlia is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Kirlia base stats

Hp38
Attack35
Defense35
Special Attack65
Special Defense55
Speed50
Total278

Kirlia Pokédex abilities

Kirlia can have Synchronize, Trace and Telepathy as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Kirlia functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Kirlia abilities

Synchronize

Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.

Trace

Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

Telepathy Hidden

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Kirlia Pokédex evolution

Kirlia evolves from Ralts. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Kirlia evolution family

280Ralts
Level 20
281Kirlia
Level 30
282Gardevoir
Use Item · Dawn Stone · male
475Gallade

Kirlia evolution requirements

Evolves from

Ralts

Level 20

Evolves into

Gallade

Use Item · Dawn Stone · male

Kirlia Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Kirlia has 1 form shown on this Kirlia Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Kirlia normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Kirlia.

Kirlia Pokédex game appearances

Kirlia appears in 18 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Emerald, Firered and Heartgold. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Kirlia appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Kirlia game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredGame data
HeartgoldGame data
LeafgreenGame data
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
ShieldWild encounter
SoulsilverGame data
SwordWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
XWild encounter
YWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Kirlia?

The locations below show where Kirlia can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Kirlia encounter locations

14 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
DiamondSinnoh Route 203 AreaWalk61%Radar On
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityWalk61%Radar On
PearlSinnoh Route 203 AreaWalk61%Radar On
PearlSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityWalk61%Radar On
PlatinumSinnoh Route 209 AreaWalk1810%Radar On
PlatinumSinnoh Route 209 AreaWalk1910%Radar On
PlatinumSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityWalk2210%Time ♂orning
PlatinumSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityWalk245%—
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainWanderer26100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainWanderer60100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainWanderer26100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainWanderer60100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
XFriend Safari ♀airyWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 1
YFriend Safari ♀airyWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 1

Kirlia Pokédex moves

The Kirlia Pokédex lists 139 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Kirlia move explorer

139 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1ConfusionPSYCHICSpecial5010025Level Up
1Disarming VoiceFAIRYSpecial40—15Level Up
1Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Level Up
1GrowlNORMALStatus—10040Level Up
1Magical LeafGRASSSpecial60—20Level Up
1TeleportPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
9HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
11Draining KissFAIRYSpecial5010010Level Up
14Lucky ChantNORMALStatus——30Level Up
18PsybeamPSYCHICSpecial6510020Level Up
19Heal PulsePSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
21Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
23Life DewWATERStatus——10Level Up
26PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Level Up
28CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Level Up
33ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
37Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Level Up
47Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Level Up
51Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Level Up
—Alluring VoiceFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Disarming VoiceFAIRYSpecial40—15Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Draining KissFAIRYSpecial5010010Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EncoreNORMALStatus—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Machine
—Grass KnotGRASSSpecial—10020Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Magic RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Magical LeafGRASSSpecial60—20Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Misty TerrainFAIRYStatus——10Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsybeamPSYCHICSpecial6510020Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Psychic TerrainPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—PsyshockPSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—TormentDARKStatus—10015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Triple AxelICEPhysical209010Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Magic CoatPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Magic RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—Triple AxelICEPhysical209010Tutor
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Kirlia Pokédex entries

The Kirlia Pokédex entries below let you compare how Kirlia has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Kirlia Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

Firered

The cheerful spirit of its TRAINER gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.

Leafgreen

The cheerful spirit of its TRAINER gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.

Diamond

It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.

Pearl

It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.

Platinum

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

Heartgold

It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Soulsilver

It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Black

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

White

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

Black 2

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

White 2

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

X

The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.

Y

It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Sword

If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.

Shield

It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Legends 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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