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No. 0281 · Generation III · Hoenn

Kirlia

The Emotion Pokémon

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.

Psychic Fairy

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.

Height0.8 m
Weight20.2 kg
AbilitiesSynchronize, Trace
HiddenTelepathy
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 278. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 38
Attack 35
Defense 35
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 50
Total278
278 base stat total, the 924th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 145th among Psychic-types.
65 base Special Attack, Kirlia's strongest stat, ranking 108th of 158 Psychic-types.

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

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack117
GO Defense90
GO Stamina116
Max CP (L40)966
Max CP (L50)1,093
Best buddy (L51)1,106
Raid catch CP 508–552 (L20). Weather boosted 635–690 (L25).

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Quick answers

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.

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

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.

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

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Kirlia 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

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
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Game appearances

Kirlia appears in 28 games.

Every mainline release where Kirlia 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
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Kirlia in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl
Sinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
Platinum
Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City
X, Y
Friend Safari Fairy
Pokémon anime

Kirlia appears in 12 episodes.

From HZ097 (2025-05-30) through JN004 (2019-12-08).

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.