TL;DR. Jirachi is a steel/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 600. A legend states that JIRACHI will make true any wish that is written on notes attached to its head when it awakens. If this POKéMON senses danger, it will fight without awakening.
A legend states that JIRACHI will make true any wish that is written on notes attached to its head when it awakens. If this POKéMON senses danger, it will fight without awakening.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. 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.
Jirachi 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, Jirachi reaches 3,265 CP at level 40 and 3,735 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Jirachi first appeared on February 18, 2023, during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Las Vegas.
Jirachi in competitive play.
Jirachi is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #274 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Jirachi.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Jirachi, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Jirachi?
Jirachi is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Jirachi weak to?
Jirachi takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Jirachi resistant to?
Jirachi is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Psychic.
Does Jirachi evolve?
Jirachi does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Jirachi from?
Jirachi was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0385.
What are Jirachi's base stats?
Jirachi has HP 100, Attack 100, Defense 100, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 100, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Jirachi's abilities?
Jirachi can have the ability Serene Grace.
Is Jirachi legendary or mythical?
Yes. Jirachi is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.
What is Jirachi's best stat?
Jirachi's highest base stat is HP at 100, which ranks 15th of 159 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Jirachi good?
Jirachi has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 6th among Steel-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Through the generations.
Jirachi 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 Jirachi is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Jirachi vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 159 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Jirachi | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 72 | +28 |
| Attack | 100 | 76 | +24 |
| Defense | 100 | 85 | +15 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 82 | +18 |
| Special Defense | 100 | 82 | +18 |
| Speed | 100 | 67 | +33 |
| Total | 600 | 464 | +136 |
Jirachi appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Jirachi 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
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Jirachi.
Every main-series game Jirachi is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME (Version 2.0.1+)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableEvent onlyNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldEvent only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterFloaroma Town (Only one (Requires save data from Pokémon Sword or Shield))
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIEvent onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonEvent only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIEvent only
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireEvent only
- TransferPoké Transporter
Generation VEvent only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVEvent only
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverEvent only
- TransferPal Park
Generation IIITradeEvent only
- Ruby · SapphireEvent only
- EventPokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc (US)
- EventPokémon Channel (EU)
- Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- EventPokémon Channel (EU)
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Event copies from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Jirachi appears in 1 episode.
In BW132 (2013-06-27).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Jirachi partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Jirachi partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Jirachi in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Jirachi
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.