In Sword & Shield, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Trickroom with Leftovers is the standard set.

Does Gardevoir mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Gardevoir does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gardevoir hits 618 BST.

What is Gardevoir weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Gardevoir's biggest threats include Gengar (Poison), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

What is the best ability for Gardevoir?

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.

What role does Gardevoir play in battle?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

Gardevoir - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Wallbreaker

BTier

80Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

High

HP68

Attack65

Defense65

Sp. Atk125

Sp. Def115

Speed80

Total518

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.6 m

Weight48.4 kg

Base XP259

Abilities

SynchronizeTop Pick

Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.

TraceNiche

Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

TelepathyHA

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe

Strong Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It has the power to predict the future. Its power peaks when it is protecting its Trainer.

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.

Gardevoir Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Poison, Ghost, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Psychic
0.25x (Resist)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Dragon

Type ChartGood

3Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

½xResist

¼xResist

0xImmune

STAB (4)

Fighting Poison Dragon Dark

How to Beat Gardevoir in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Skuntank PoisonDark	A
Available Moves Moves BelchLv. 43 Shadow ClawTM65 VenoshockTM74 HexTM77 Damage vs Gardevoir Belch 2x 66-78% Shadow Claw 2x 50-59% Venoshock 2x 37-43% Hex 2x 25-29% View Skuntank builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Smart StrikeTM96 Shadow ClawTM65 Metal ClawLv. 16 Damage vs Gardevoir Smart Strike 2x 101-120%KO Shadow Claw 2x 67-80% Metal Claw 2x 74-87% View Excadrill builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Cross PoisonTM73 VenoshockTM74 Poison FangLv. 9 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Cross Poison 2x 74-87% Venoshock 2x 33-39% Poison Fang 2x 53-63% Poison Sting 2x 18-22% View Drapion builds →
Duraludon SteelDragon	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Metal Claw 2x 55-65% View Duraludon builds →
Copperajah Steel	C
Available Move Moves Iron HeadLv. 44 Damage vs Gardevoir Iron Head 2x 112-133%KO View Copperajah builds →

Sword & Shield 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

4 Forms

#280Ralts

Level 20

#281Kirlia

#282GardevoirLevel 30

#475GalladeDawn Stone

Stat Comparison 4 Stages

Ralts

PsychicFairy

Kirlia

PsychicFairy

Gardevoir

PsychicFairy

Gallade

PsychicFighting

38+10

68+30

ATK

35+10

65+30

125+90

DEF

35+10

65+30

SP.ATK

65+20

125+60

SP.DEF

55+20

115+60

SPE

50+10

80+30

BST

198D-Tier

278D-Tier+80

518B-Tier+240

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Special

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Gardevoir to get Ralts eggs easily using 46 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 5 more.

Egg Groups

IndeterminateHumanshape

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Gardevoir Best Moveset

Nothing fancy here. Gardevoir builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Calm nature for the right stat lean, and max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs. Synchronize does its job quietly.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Synchronize

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Gardevoir

Calm+SPD

Gardevoir best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def

EVs

SpA

SpD

Doubles Special Tank Moveset

Trick RoomSTAB
Mystical Fire
Calm MindSTAB
Heal PulseSTAB

Recommended Teammates

ZeraoraGood

GarchompGood

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

Lv 1

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Lv 1

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 1

Dazzling Gleam

A8010010Fairy

Lv 1

Disarming Voice

C40—15Fairy

Lv 1

Double Team

———15Normal

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Healing Wish

C——10Psychic

Lv 1

Misty Terrain

D——10Fairy

Lv 1

Moonblast

S9510015Fairy

Lv 9

Hypnosis

C—6020Psychic

Lv 12

Draining Kiss

A5010010Fairy

Lv 15

Teleport-6

C——20Psychic

Lv 18

Psybeam

B6510020Psychic

Lv 23

Life Dew

D——10Water

Lv 28

Wish

C——10Normal

Lv 35

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

Lv 42

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

Lv 49

Heal Pulse

A——10Psychic

Lv 56

Dream Eater

B10010015Psychic

Lv 63

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM Moves

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR01

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

TR49

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TR92

Dazzling Gleam

A8010010Fairy

TM87

Draining Kiss

A5010010Fairy

TR30

Encore

C—1005Normal

TR26

Endure+4

A——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM03

Fire Punch

D7510015Fire

TM59

Fling

——10010Dark

TR64

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TR34

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TR77

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM61

Guard Swap

D——10Psychic

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TR42

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

TM04

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM72

Magic Room

D——10Psychic

TM10

Magical Leaf

C60—20Grass

TM01

Mega Kick

D120755Normal

Mega Punch

D808520Normal

TM89

Misty Terrain

D——10Fairy

TM92

Mystical Fire

S7510010Fire

TM60

Power Swap

———10Psychic

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

TM91

Psychic Terrain

D——10Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

B8010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

C6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

B8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR82

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM40

Swift

C60—20Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM05

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR08

Thunderbolt

B9010015Electric

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

S——5Psychic

TM38

Will-O-Wisp

C—8515Fire

TM71

Wonder Room

———10Psychic

TR69

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Egg

Destiny Bond

C——5Ghost

Egg

Disable

C—10020Normal

Egg

Grudge

———5Ghost

Egg

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Egg

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Egg

Memento

C—10010Dark

Egg

Shadow Sneak+1

D4010030Ghost

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Expanding Force

B8010010Psychic

Tutor

Misty Explosion

B1001005Fairy

Tutor

Triple Axel

D209010Ice

How to Get Gardevoir in Sword & Shield

moderate rates across 4 encounter spots for Gardevoir. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.

Where To Catch Gardevoir in Sword & Shield

The path to Gardevoir starts with Ralts at Lv. 7-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Ralts
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
60%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
60%Early
Heavy Fog
Dappled Grove
ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
40%Early
Heavy Fog
Dappled Grove
SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
40%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
25%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
25%Early
Heavy Fog
Dappled Grove
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
25%Early
Heavy Fog
Dappled Grove
SwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
25%Early
Heavy Fog
Fields of Honor
SwordOverworld Lv.10-15
20%Early
Heavy Fog
Fields of Honor
ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15
20%Early
Heavy Fog
Fields of Honor
SwordGrass Lv.13-18
15%Early
Heavy Fog
Fields of Honor
ShieldGrass Lv.13-18
15%Early
Heavy Fog
West Lake Axewell
SwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
10%Early
Heavy Fog
West Lake Axewell
ShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
10%Early
Heavy Fog
South Lake Miloch
ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
10%Early
Heavy Fog
South Lake Miloch
SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
10%Early
Heavy Fog
North Lake Miloch
SwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Heavy Fog
North Lake Miloch
ShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Heavy Fog
South Lake Miloch
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Heavy Fog
South Lake Miloch
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
5%Early
Heavy Fog
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
2%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
2%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
2%Early
Overcast
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
2%Early
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
10%Mid
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
10%Mid
Heavy Fog
North Lake Miloch
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
2%Mid
Heavy Fog
North Lake Miloch
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
2%Mid
Heavy Fog
Train until Level 20
Step 2Evolve into Kirlia
Train until Level 30
Step 3Gardevoir ✓
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
5%Late
Heavy Fog
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
5%Late
Heavy Fog
Lake of Outrage
ShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water
1%Post
Heavy Fog
Lake of Outrage
SwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water
1%Post
Heavy Fog
or evolve from Kirlia (Step 2)

Gardevoir Guide

In Sword & Shield, Gardevoir has a 518 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Trickroom with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Gardevoir does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gardevoir hits 618 BST.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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

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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Steel Wing 2x 76-90% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Gardevoir Flash Cannon 2x 27-33% Metal Claw 2x 40-48% View Ferroseed builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Sludge 2x 48-57% Clear Smog 2x 35-43% Smog 2x 24-29% View Weezing builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Move Moves Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Gardevoir Acid Spray 2x 19-24% View Stunky builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Poison Sting 2x 16-19% View Roselia builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Steel Wing 2x 72-85% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Gardevoir Flash Cannon 2x 27-32% Metal Claw 2x 38-45% View Ferroseed builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Sludge 2x 45-53% Clear Smog 2x 34-41% Smog 2x 23-28% View Weezing builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockLv. 21 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Gardevoir Venoshock 2x 27-32% Acid Spray 2x 20-24% View Stunky builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Poison Sting 2x 16-20% View Roselia builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Steel Wing 2x 71-84% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Gardevoir Metal Claw 2x 49-59% View Pawniard builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Iron HeadLv. 25 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Gardevoir Flash Cannon 2x 24-29% Iron Head 2x 55-66% Metal Claw 2x 37-44% View Ferroseed builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Gardevoir Sludge 2x 43-51% Clear Smog 2x 34-40% Smog 2x 21-26% View Weezing builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockLv. 21 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Gardevoir Venoshock 2x 27-33% Acid Spray 2x 18-22% View Stunky builds →

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 16 Damage vs Gardevoir Metal Claw 2x 75-88% View Excadrill builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
TM Move Moves Steel WingTM30 Damage vs Gardevoir Steel Wing 2x 72-85% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Gardevoir Metal Claw 2x 50-59% View Pawniard builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Gardevoir Metal Claw 2x 62-74% View Durant builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockTM74 HexTM77 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Gardevoir Venoshock 2x 26-31% Hex 2x 17-21% Acid Spray 2x 16-20% View Stunky builds →

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 16 Damage vs Gardevoir Metal Claw 2x 73-86% View Excadrill builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
TM Move Moves Steel WingTM30 Damage vs Gardevoir Steel Wing 2x 71-84% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Gardevoir Metal Claw 2x 50-59% View Pawniard builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Gardevoir Metal Claw 2x 61-73% View Durant builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockTM74 HexTM77 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Gardevoir Venoshock 2x 25-30% Hex 2x 16-20% Acid Spray 2x 18-22% View Stunky builds →

Runerigus GroundGhost	S
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves Stealth Rock PoltergeistSTAB HazeUtility Will O Wisp Damage vs Gardevoir Poltergeist 2x 117-138%KO View Runerigus builds →
Klinklang Steel	S
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves Shift Gear Gear Grind Wild Charge SubstituteUtility Damage vs Gardevoir Wild Charge 46-54% View Klinklang builds →
Skuntank PoisonDark	A
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves DefogUtility Poison Jab MementoUtility TauntUtility View Skuntank builds →
Scizor BugSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch Knock Off RoostRecovery Swords Dance Damage vs Gardevoir Bullet Punch 2x 62-73% Knock Off 33-40% View Scizor builds →
Gengar GhostPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball Sludge Bomb TrickUtility Giga Drain Damage vs Gardevoir Shadow Ball 2x 62-73% Sludge Bomb 2x 71-83% Giga Drain 19-23% View Gengar builds →