Kirlia
TL;DR. Kirlia is a psychic/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 278. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 278. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Kirlia 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, Kirlia reaches 966 CP at level 40 and 1,106 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Kirlia.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kirlia, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kirlia?
Kirlia is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Kirlia weak to?
Kirlia takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Kirlia resistant to?
Kirlia is immune to Dragon. It also resists Psychic, Fighting.
How does Kirlia evolve?
Kirlia evolves from Ralts (Level 20). Kirlia evolves into Gardevoir (Level 30) or Gallade (Use Dawn Stone).
What generation is Kirlia from?
Kirlia was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0281.
What are Kirlia's base stats?
Kirlia has HP 38, Attack 35, Defense 35, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 55, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 278.
What are Kirlia's abilities?
Kirlia can have the abilities Synchronize, Trace, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.
Is Kirlia legendary or mythical?
No. Kirlia is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Kirlia's best stat?
Kirlia's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 108th of 158 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Kirlia good?
Kirlia has a base stat total of 278, the 924th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 145th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Kirlia as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kirlia is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Kirlia vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 158 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kirlia | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 38 | 72 | -34 |
| Attack | 35 | 67 | -32 |
| Defense | 35 | 72 | -37 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 83 | -18 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 84 | -29 |
| Speed | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Total | 278 | 447 | -169 |
Kirlia appears in 28 games.
Every mainline release where Kirlia is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Kirlia in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
Kirlia appears in 12 episodes.
From HZ097 (2025-05-30) through JN004 (2019-12-08).
- HZ097 The Prankster Horizons 2025-10-27
- AG060 Delcatty Got Your Tongue Advanced Generation 2004-12-04
- AG086 Lights, Camerupt, Action! Advanced Generation 2005-07-16
- AG109 Do I Hear a Ralts? Advanced Generation 2006-01-21
- AG146 Fear Factor Phony Advanced Generation 2006-09-09
- AG168 Three Jynx and a Baby! Advanced Generation 2006-11-25
- DP020 Mutiny in the Bounty! Diamond & Pearl 2007-07-09
- DP155 Double-Time Battle Training! Diamond & Pearl 2010-05-01
- XY008 Grooming Furfrou! XY 2014-03-08
- XY092 Cloudy Fate, Bright Future! XY 2015-12-12
- XY115 Battling at Full Volume! XY 2016-07-16
- JN004 Settling the Scorbunny! Journeys 2020-06-12
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Kirlia partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Kirlia partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Kirlia has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Kirlia sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
7 Kirlia cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Kirlia
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.