Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Kirlia's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
Kirlia Weakness
Poison, Ghost, and Steel moves hit Kirlia for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| 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 Kirlia View Bisharp builds →Iron Head 2x212-250%KO Metal Claw 2x135-159%KO | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Skuntank builds →Belch 2x149-175%KO Venoshock 2x81-96% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x162-191%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Lucario builds →Meteor Mash 2x214-252%KO Metal Claw 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Tinkaton FairySteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Tinkaton builds →Flash Cannon 2x99-117%KO Metal Claw 2x90-106%KO Astonish 2x35-42% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Duraludon can KO Kirlia with Flash Cannon (148-174%). Salazzle threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (162-191%). Dragapult's Shadow Ball also KOs at 201-236%.
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightmetal ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Duraludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x148-174%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower81-95% Sludge Bomb 2x162-191%KO | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Dragapult builds →U Turn43-51% Shadow Ball 2x201-236%KO | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kirlia View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Kirlia can evolve into Gardevoir and Gallade. Kirlia sits before the split, so check the evolution methods below to pick your path. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+20 from Ralts). The final form adds another 240 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kirlia 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 Kirlia Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Kirlia comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Synchronize adds to that. Max Attack without Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Kirlia best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Alluring Voice
- Destiny Bond
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Kirlia picks up Confuse Ray and Destiny Bond only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kirlia in Scarlet & Violet
4 encounter spots for Kirlia at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Kirlia in Scarlet & Violet
To get Kirlia, start by catching Ralts through walking encounters at Lv. 5-36. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RaltsSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.5-10 Route3%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.5-10 Route3%EarlyMorning
Step 2Kirlia ✓East 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)
Kirlia Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, For a casual playthrough, Kirlia works as a placeholder. Psychic/Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Gardevoir. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Kirlia in Scarlet & Violet. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Kirlia has been in 17 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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