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No. 0280 · Generation III · Hoenn

Ralts

The Feeling Pokémon
Psychic Fairy
Weak to Poison Ghost Steel
All matchups
Ralts
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TL;DR. Ralts is a psychic/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 198. RALTS senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This POKéMON rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.

Psychic Fairy

RALTS senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This POKéMON rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.

Height0.4 m
Weight6.6 kg
AbilitiesSynchronize, Trace
HiddenTelepathy
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 198. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 28
Attack 25
Defense 25
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 35
Speed 40
Total198
198 base stat total, the 1016th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 157th among Psychic-types.
45 base Special Attack, Ralts's strongest stat, ranking 136th of 158 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Ralts in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Ralts reaches 539 CP at level 40 and 616 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack79
GO Defense59
GO Stamina99
Max CP (L40)539
Max CP (L50)609
Best buddy (L51)616
Raid catch CP 275–308 (L20). Weather boosted 344–385 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Ralts first appeared on August 3, 2019, during Ralts Community Day.

  1. Ralts
  2. Gardevoir by encounter; Mega Gardevoir
  3. Shadow
  4. Gallade by encounter; Mega Gallade
  5. Dynamax
  6. Kirlia by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Mar 21 to Apr 10, 2024, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Mar 21 to Apr 10, 20241-starRegular rotation
Feb 15 to Feb 24, 20241-starRegular rotation
Sep 1 to Sep 16, 20231-starRegular rotation
Sep 1 to Sep 13, 20221-starRegular rotation
Mar 30 to Apr 5, 20221-starRegular rotation
Dec 12, 20201-starDecember Community Day Weekend

Full Ralts GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Ralts.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ralts, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Ralts?

Ralts is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Ralts weak to?

Ralts takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Ralts resistant to?

Ralts is immune to Dragon. It also resists Psychic, Fighting.

How does Ralts evolve?

Ralts evolves into Kirlia (Level 20).

What generation is Ralts from?

Ralts was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0280.

What are Ralts's base stats?

Ralts has HP 28, Attack 25, Defense 25, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 35, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 198.

What are Ralts's abilities?

Ralts can have the abilities Synchronize, Trace, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.

Is Ralts legendary or mythical?

No. Ralts is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Ralts's best stat?

Ralts's highest base stat is Special Attack at 45, which ranks 136th of 158 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Ralts good?

Ralts has a base stat total of 198, the 1016th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 157th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Ralts →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Ralts as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Ralts in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Ralts in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Ralts in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Ralts in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Ralts in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Ralts 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Ralts is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Poison Ghost Steel
½× Resists
Psychic
¼× Strongly resists
Fighting
0× Immune to
Dragon
Comparison

Ralts vs. the average Psychic-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 158 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Stat Ralts Psychic avg Difference
HP 28 72 -44
Attack 25 67 -42
Defense 25 72 -47
Special Attack 45 83 -38
Special Defense 35 84 -49
Speed 40 69 -29
Total 198 447 -249
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Game appearances

Ralts appears in 28 games.

Every mainline release where Ralts is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Ralts.

Every main-series game Ralts is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: Area One, Los Platos
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
    • WildReveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • WildVert District: Vert Sector 4
    • WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 7
    • WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 7
    • WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 2
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildDappled Grove, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins, West Lake Axewell
    • RaidBridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildFields of Honor (The Isle of Armor)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildRoutes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar)
    • WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
  • Legends: ArceusObtainable
    • WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, Shrouded Ruins
    • WildAlabaster Icelands: Heart's Crag (day), Lake Acuity (mass outbreaks), Snowpoint Temple, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildRoute 6 (Island Scan) (Sundays)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildRoute 4
    • In-game tradeTrade in Lumiose City after entering the Hall of Fame
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildRoute 102
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable
    • WildWhite Forest

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • In-game tradeTrade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City
    • Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · PearlObtainable
    • WildRoutes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar)
  • PlatinumObtainable
    • WildRoutes 208, 209, 212
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildRoute 34 (Swarm)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
    • WildRoute 102
  • FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Ralts appears in 10 episodes.

From AG109 (2005-01-06) through HZ154 (2026-10-23).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type

Ralts has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Ralts sleeps as a Snoozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Ralts in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Ralts TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Ralts
◆ Common
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Ralts
◆ Common
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Ruler of the Skies
Ralts
◆ Common
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Ruler of the Skies
Ralts
☆ Full Art
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Ralts
◆ Common
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Ralts
◆ Common
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Promo B
Ralts
◆ Common
Promo B #028
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Ralts
◆ Common
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Ralts
◆ Common
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Eevee Grove
Ralts
✦ Shiny
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Space-Time Smackdown
Ralts
◆ Common
Ralts TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Ralts
◆ Common