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.
To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.
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 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 |
 Bisharp DarkSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Bisharp builds →Iron Head 2x110-130%KO Flash Cannon 2x39-46% Poison Jab 2x73-87% Metal Claw 2x69-82% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Skuntank builds →Belch 2x66-78% Poison Jab 2x85-101%KO Venoshock 2x37-44% Hex 2x24-29% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x73-86% Iron Head 2x69-82% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Lucario builds →Meteor Mash 2x110-130%KO Poison Jab 2x65-77% Flash Cannon 2x66-78% Metal Claw 2x62-73% | ||
 Tinkaton FairySteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Tinkaton builds →Flash Cannon 2x44-52% Metal Claw 2x46-55% Astonish 2x19-22% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Noivern builds →U Turn17-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn18-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off26-30% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Pelipper builds →Hurricane47-55% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn18-22% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 53 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 5 more.
Scarlet & Violet Gardevoir Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Gardevoir can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Trace back that up. Double STAB prevents free switches.
Best Build
Gardevoir best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Moonblast
- Trick
- Psychic
- Healing Wish
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Moonblast
- Mystical Fire
- Trick
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Draining Kiss
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Moonblast
- Psychic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Confuse Ray and Destiny Bond aren't available any other way for Gardevoir, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Dream Eater for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gardevoir in Scarlet & Violet
Can't catch Gardevoir directly. Start with Ralts but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve at level 30. The 3-stage chain from Ralts to Gardevoir is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Gardevoir in Scarlet & Violet
Ralts is your first catch on the way to Gardevoir. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-36 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RaltsSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.5-10 Route3%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.5-10 Route3%EarlyMorning
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gardevoir ✓
Gardevoir Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Moonblast with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, but Gardevoir does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gardevoir hits 618 BST.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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