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No. 0282 · Generation III · Hoenn

Gardevoir

The Embrace Pokémon
Psychic Fairy
Weak to Poison Ghost Steel
All matchups
Gardevoir
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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
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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.

Pokémon GO

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

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Ralts family appeared on August 3, 2019.

  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: Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026, Mega (Mega Gardevoir).

DatesRaidEvent
Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026MegaMega GardevoirPokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Jul 8, 2026MegaMega GardevoirRoad of Legends
Feb 28, 2026MegaMega GardevoirPokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global
Feb 10 to Feb 15, 20263-starValentine's Day 2026
Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2025MegaMega GardevoirRegular rotation
Sep 26 to Oct 4, 2024MegaMega GardevoirRegular rotation

Full Gardevoir GO history

Competitive

Gardevoir in competitive play.

Gardevoir is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #993 in the Great League.

UU
Choice Scarf
Moonblast / Mystical Fire / Psychic Noise / Healing Wish
  • ItemChoice Scarf
  • AbilityTrace
  • NatureModest
  • EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy
RU
Choice Scarf
Moonblast / Psychic / Trick / Healing Wish
  • ItemChoice Scarf
  • AbilityTrace
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #993 59.6 score
Ultra League #648 65.6 score
Master League #262 56.3 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

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.

See the full Q&A page for Gardevoir →
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.

Gardevoir in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Gardevoir in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gardevoir in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Gardevoir in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Gardevoir in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gardevoir 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
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
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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
How to get it

How to get Gardevoir.

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

Generation IXObtainable
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildNorth Province: Glaseado Mountain
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
    • WildKitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Psychic-type & Fairy-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildDusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage
    • RaidBridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
    • RaidFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
  • Legends: ArceusObtainable
    • WildAlabaster Icelands: Heart's Crag (day) (Alpha), Lake Acuity (mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade
    • Event

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
  • 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
Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Gardevoir: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime

Gardevoir appears in 26 episodes.

From AG090 (2004-08-19) through HZ112 (2025-10-10).

Browse them on the anime guide

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

Gardevoir in TCG Pocket.

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

Mega Gardevoir ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Mega Gardevoir ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Mega Gardevoir ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Mega Gardevoir ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Mega Gardevoir ex TCG Pocket card from Ruler of the Skies
Mega Gardevoir ex
✦✦ Shiny EX
Gardevoir TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Gardevoir
◆◆◆ Rare
Mega Gardevoir ex TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Mega Gardevoir ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Mega Gardevoir ex TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Mega Gardevoir ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Mega Gardevoir ex TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Mega Gardevoir ex
☆☆☆ Immersive
Gardevoir TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Gardevoir
◆◆◆ Rare
Gardevoir TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Gardevoir
◆◆◆ Rare
Gardevoir TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Gardevoir
☆ Full Art
Gardevoir TCG Pocket card from Eevee Grove
Gardevoir
✦ Shiny
Gardevoir TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Gardevoir
◆◆◆ Rare