Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Jirachi flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But any other stat isn't far off. Near-impossible to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 3 HP EVs.
JIRACHI is said to make wishes come true. While it sleeps, a tough crystalline shell envelops the body to protect it from enemies.
Jirachi Weakness
Fire and Ground moves hit Jirachi for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Jirachi's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Emerald, Wailord deals 38-45% with Hydro Pump.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShellarmor ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jirachi View Cloyster builds →Explosion14-17% Surf21-25% Rapid Spin3-3% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterveil ItemLeftovers NatureMild Moves
Damage vs Jirachi View Wailord builds →Self Destruct12-14% Ice Beam10-12% Hydro Pump38-45% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemSalacberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jirachi View Glalie builds →Explosion12-14% Ice Beam10-12% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jirachi View Crobat builds →Shadow Ball19-22% | ||
Emerald Evolution
Mythical Pokemon don't breed, and Jirachi is no exception. This Steel/Psychic type sits at 600 stats with no chain to speak of. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Emerald Jirachi Best Moveset
Jirachi's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Wish handles sustain. Serenegrace and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Jirachi best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Wish
- Calm Mind
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Jirachi. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Doom Desire and Future Sight into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Jirachi in Emerald
Jirachi is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Jirachi Guide
For the Emerald meta, At 600 BST, Jirachi is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper. Firepunch with Leftovers is the standard set.
Serene Grace doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring. That's the one you want on Jirachi. It's the only ability Jirachi has.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Jirachi is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
For Emerald, Jirachi has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Jirachi first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
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 6ORAS
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