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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
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
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: Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026, Mega (Mega Gardevoir).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026 | MegaMega Gardevoir | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MegaMega Gardevoir | Road of Legends |
| Feb 28, 2026 | MegaMega Gardevoir | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Feb 10 to Feb 15, 2026 | 3-star | Valentine's Day 2026 |
| Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2025 | MegaMega Gardevoir | Regular rotation |
| Sep 26 to Oct 4, 2024 | MegaMega Gardevoir | Regular rotation |
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
RU
Choice Scarf
Moonblast / Psychic / Trick / Healing Wish
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.
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
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
- EvolveKirlia (Level 30)
- 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
- EvolveKirlia (Level 30)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveKirlia (Level 30)
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveKirlia (Level 30)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveKirlia (Level 30)
- 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).
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.
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