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Gardevoir
The Embrace Pokémon
TL;DR. Gardevoir is a psychic/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 518. It unleashes psychokinetic energy at full power when protecting a Trainer it has bonded closely with.
Psychic Fairy
It unleashes psychokinetic energy at full power when protecting a Trainer it has bonded closely with.
Height1.6 m
Weight48.4 kg
AbilitiesSynchronize, Trace
HiddenTelepathy
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 518. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 68
Attack 65
Defense 65
Sp. Attack 125
Sp. Defense 115
Speed 80
Total518
518 base stat total, the 223rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Psychic-types.
125 base Special Attack, Gardevoir's strongest stat, ranking 18th of 158 Psychic-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Gardevoir on Daily Pokémon
Gardevoir was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Gardevoir 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, Gardevoir reaches 3,093 CP at level 40 and 3,539 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack237
GO Defense195
GO Stamina169
Max CP (L40)3,093
Max CP (L50)3,497
Best buddy (L51)3,539
Raid catch CP 1,688–1,767 (L20). Weather boosted 2,110–2,209 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Gardevoir in competitive play.
Gardevoir is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #736 in the Great League.
UU
Choice Scarf
Moonblast / Psychic Noise / Focus Blast / Healing Wish
RU
Choice Scarf
Moonblast / Psychic / Trick / Healing Wish
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #736 70.2 score
Ultra League #600 69.1 score
Master League #197 63.7 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Gardevoir.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gardevoir, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Gardevoir?
Gardevoir is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Gardevoir weak to?
Gardevoir takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Gardevoir resistant to?
Gardevoir is immune to Dragon. It also resists Psychic, Fighting.
How does Gardevoir evolve?
Gardevoir evolves from Kirlia (Level 30). Gardevoir evolves into Mega Gardevoir (Mega Evolve with Gardevoirite (battle-only)).
What generation is Gardevoir from?
Gardevoir was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0282.
What are Gardevoir's base stats?
Gardevoir has HP 68, Attack 65, Defense 65, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 115, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 518.
What are Gardevoir's abilities?
Gardevoir can have the abilities Synchronize, Trace, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.
Is Gardevoir legendary or mythical?
No. Gardevoir is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Gardevoir's best stat?
Gardevoir's highest base stat is Special Attack at 125, which ranks 18th of 158 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Gardevoir good?
Gardevoir has a base stat total of 518, the 223rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Gardevoir as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gardevoir 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
Gardevoir vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 158 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Gardevoir | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 72 | -4 |
| Attack | 65 | 67 | -2 |
| Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 125 | 83 | +42 |
| Special Defense | 115 | 84 | +31 |
| Speed | 80 | 69 | +11 |
| Total | 518 | 447 | +71 |
Game appearances
Gardevoir appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Gardevoir 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 Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Confirmed in Pokémon Champions
Where to find
Gardevoir isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Gardevoir is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pokémon anime
Gardevoir appears in 26 episodes.
From HZ112 (2025-10-10) through JN134 (2022-12-02).
- HZ112 Mega Evolution - Roy Horizons 2026-02-27
- AG090 Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry Advanced Generation 2005-09-03
- AG109 Do I Hear a Ralts? Advanced Generation 2006-01-21
- AG135 Numero Uno Articuno Advanced Generation 2006-04-22
- AG162 Spontaneous Combusken! Advanced Generation 2006-11-04
- DP020 Mutiny in the Bounty! Diamond & Pearl 2007-07-09
- BW117 Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation! Black & White 2013-06-15
- BW118 Secrets From Out of the Fog! Black & White 2013-06-22
- BW122 What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals! Black & White 2013-07-20
- BW125 Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! Black & White 2013-08-10
- XY028 Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike! XY 2014-08-02
- XY030 The Cave of Trials! XY 2014-08-16
+ 14 more episodes
- XY032 Calling from Beyond the Aura! XY 2014-08-30
- XY039 Day Three Block Busters! XY 2014-10-18
- XY068 Garchomp's Mega Bond! XY 2015-06-20
- XY106 A Meeting of Two Journeys! XY 2016-05-14
- XY118 Championing a Research Battle! XY 2016-08-06
- XY119 A Full Strength Battle Surprise! XY 2016-08-13
- JN019 A Talent for Imitation! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN103 The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN110 Narrowing the Chaser Chase! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN113 Chasing to the Finish! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN116 Pride of a Champion! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN122 It's... Champion Time! Journeys 2023-06-23
- JN128 Climax! The Night Before the Decisive Battle! Satoshi VS Dande!! Journeys 2022-10-14
- JN134 In the Palms of our Hands! Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Gardevoir partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Gardevoir partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Gardevoir has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Gardevoir sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
9 Gardevoir cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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