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 |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x148-174%KO Iron Head 2x119-141%KO Flash Cannon 2x64-76% Metal Claw 2x75-88% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x131-155%KO Sludge Bomb 2x41-49% Shadow Ball 2x36-43% Flash Cannon 2x55-65% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x73-86% Mirror Shot 2x59-69% Magnet Bomb 2x51-61% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Probopass builds →Flash Cannon 2x46-55% Magnet Bomb 2x44-52% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Klinklang builds →Flash Cannon 2x44-52% Mirror Shot 2x37-44% Gear Grind 2x59-69% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Chandelure deals 75-88% with Shadow Ball.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Magearna builds →Volt Switch16-20% Ice Beam21-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Toxapex builds →Scald14-16% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x75-88% Flamethrower42-49% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Pelipper builds →Hurricane42-49% Scald31-36% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gardevoir View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x69-81% Focus Blast9-10% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 52 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 9 more.
Sun & Moon 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 HP and Sp. Atk EVs with Synchronize back that up. Electric coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Gardevoir best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Moonblast
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Charge Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Trick Room
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Ally Switch and Confuse Ray aren't available any other way for Gardevoir, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Synchronoise for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gardevoir in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Gardevoir in Sun & Moon. Bring Ralts over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Gardevoir in Sun & Moon
Step 3Gardevoir ✓
Gardevoir Guide
In Sun & Moon, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Sun & Moon for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Psychic with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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