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.
Gardevoir has the ability to read the future. If it senses impending danger to its Trainer, this Pokémon is said to unleash its psychokinetic energy at full power.
Gardevoir has the psychokinetic power to distort the dimensions and create a small black hole. This Pokémon will try to protect its Trainer even at the risk of its own life.
Gardevoir Weakness
Type-wise, Gardevoir takes extra damage from Poison, Ghost, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Gardevoir's special bulk (base 115 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Gengar threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (142-167%). Venusaur's Sludge Bomb also KOs at 112-132%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
| ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x126-148%KO Sludge Bomb 2x142-167%KO Focus Blast16-18% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb 2x112-132%KO Giga Drain47-56% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x111-131%KO U Turn97-114%KO Superpower27-32% Knock Off60-71% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 49 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 9 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Gardevoir Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Calm Mind, then sweep. Choice Scarf and Trace support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Gardevoir hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Gardevoir best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psychic
- Moonblast
- Destiny Bond
- Heal Pulse
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 Synchronoise and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gardevoir in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
You're catching Ralts first, not Gardevoir. Ralts appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Gardevoir in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Ralts is your first catch on the way to Gardevoir. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-3 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Gardevoir Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. It works best as a wallbreaker. Moonblast with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, yes. Mega Gardevoir hits 618 BST, a solid jump from the base 518. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Gardevoir's biggest threats include Gengar (Poison), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Metagross (Steel), 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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