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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Ralts family appeared on August 3, 2019.
- Ralts
- Gardevoir by encounter; Mega Gardevoir
- Shadow
- Gallade by encounter; Mega Gallade
- Dynamax
- Kirlia by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 15 to Nov 19, 2023, 3-star (Fashionable costume).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 to Nov 19, 2023 | 3-starFashionable costume | Fashion Week 2023 |
| Feb 1 to Feb 8, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 22 to Aug 3, 2022 | 3-star | Hisuian Discoveries |
| Sep 10 to Sep 18, 2020 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 9 to Jul 27, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 16 to Jul 6, 2020 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
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
How to get Kirlia.
Every main-series game Kirlia is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Cortondo
- WildEast Province: Area Two, Levincia
- WildWest Province: Porto Marinada
- WildNorth Province: Dalizapa Passage, Montenevera
- WildEast Province: Area Three (Fire Type)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- WildOni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- EvolveRalts (Level 20)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Psychic-type wild zones, 4★ Fairy-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRolling Fields (Wanderer)
- RaidBridge Field, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: 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
- EvolveRalts (Level 20)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Fairy) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveRalts (Level 20)
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 212
- WildRoute 209 (Poké Radar)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveRalts (Level 20)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveRalts (Level 20)
- 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.
Kirlia appears in 13 episodes.
From AG060 (2004-01-22) through HZ155 (2026-10-30).
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
Kirlia in 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.