Stats & Training
Gardevoir's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It unleashes psychokinetic energy at full power when protecting a Trainer it has bonded closely with.
It unleashes psychokinetic energy at full power when protecting a Trainer it has bonded closely with.
Gardevoir Weakness
Type-wise, Gardevoir takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Gardevoir's special bulk (base 115 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Tyranitar can KO Gardevoir with Crunch (138-162%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (110-129%). Scizor's U-turn also KOs at 194-229%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x138-162%KO Pursuit 2x70-82% Stone Edge86-101%KO Earthquake57-68% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x110-129%KO Focus Blast27-32% Explosion75-89% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch56-65% Superpower55-65% U Turn 2x194-229%KO Pursuit 2x74-87% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin17-20% Explosion84-100%KO Payback 2x34-40% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Gardevoir is one of 2 ways Kirlia's chain can end. This one takes the level-up path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Ralts to get eggs. Gardevoir and Gallade share the same 518 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gardevoir to get Ralts eggs easily using 31 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 6 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Gardevoir Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Gardevoir runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Timid nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Psychic. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Electric coverage make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Gardevoir best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Wish
- Will O Wisp
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Gardevoir threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Grass and Electric standing out. Pair that with Future Sight and Dream Eater and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gardevoir in HeartGold & SoulSilver
No wild encounters for Gardevoir. The 3-stage chain runs through Ralts, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 30 once you've got the levels.
Gardevoir Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. It works best as a wallbreaker. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Gardevoir does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gardevoir hits 618 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gardevoir's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Synchronize is the go-to ability for Gardevoir. It copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups. Trace is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gardevoir fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Gardevoir first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 17 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves