Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Ralts flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV.
Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.
Ralts has the ability to sense the emotions of people. If its Trainer is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way.
Ralts Weakness
Ralts is weak to Poison, Ghost, and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. Standard number of weaknesses for the Psychic/Fairy typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x149-177%KO Shadow Sneak 2x90-108%KO Astonish 2x72-85% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Mawile builds →Sludge Bomb 2x87-103%KO Astonish 2x51-62% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Aron builds →Shadow Claw 2x100-118%KO Metal Claw 2x110-131%KO | ||
 Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x136-162%KO Acid 2x64-77% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x97-115%KO Steel Wing 2x72-87% Astonish 2x33-41% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x165-194%KO Shadow Claw 2x96-115%KO Metal Claw 2x107-128%KO | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x141-167%KO Magnet Bomb 2x80-94% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x150-178%KO Shadow Sneak 2x89-106%KO Astonish 2x70-83% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Mawile builds →Sludge Bomb 2x83-100%KO Astonish 2x50-59% | ||
 Trubbish Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Trubbish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x107-128%KO Sludge 2x80-94% Acid Spray 2x52-61% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x163-192%KO Metal Claw 2x114-136%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x167-197%KO Shadow Claw 2x97-116%KO Metal Claw 2x106-127%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x142-169%KO Magnet Bomb 2x80-94% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
 Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Seviper builds →Sludge Bomb 2x198-234%KO Venoshock 2x147-173%KO Poison Tail 2x134-159%KO Poison Fang 2x134-159%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x163-193%KO Metal Claw 2x118-139%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x170-201%KO Shadow Claw 2x99-116%KO Metal Claw 2x109-130%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x178-210%KO Mirror Shot 2x143-170%KO Magnet Bomb 2x84-99% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Seviper builds →Sludge Bomb 2x209-246%KO Venoshock 2x152-179%KO Poison Tail 2x140-166%KO Poison Fang 2x140-166%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x172-203%KO Metal Claw 2x121-144%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x175-207%KO Shadow Claw 2x103-121%KO Metal Claw 2x111-131%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x179-211%KO Mirror Shot 2x146-173%KO Magnet Bomb 2x86-101%KO | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Seviper builds →Sludge Bomb 2x211-249%KO Venoshock 2x154-182%KO Poison Tail 2x146-173%KO Poison Fang 2x146-173%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x170-201%KO Metal Claw 2x121-144%KO | ||
 Registeel Steel | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 120 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Registeel builds →Flash Cannon 2x154-182%KO Iron Head 2x186-220%KO Shadow Claw 2x109-128%KO Metal Claw 2x116-137%KO | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Klefki builds →Mirror Shot 2x130-153%KO Astonish 2x50-60% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x219-259%KO Iron Head 2x176-207%KO Shadow Claw 2x102-121%KO Metal Claw 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x167-197%KO Metal Claw 2x119-141%KO | ||
Registeel Steel | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 120 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Registeel builds →Flash Cannon 2x151-178%KO Iron Head 2x182-216%KO Shadow Claw 2x106-125%KO Metal Claw 2x114-134%KO | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Klefki builds →Mirror Shot 2x127-150%KO Astonish 2x49-58% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x215-253%KO Iron Head 2x172-203%KO Shadow Claw 2x100-119%KO Metal Claw 2x108-128%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Bisharp can KO Ralts with Sucker Punch (221-260%). Gengar threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (498-586%). Venusaur's Sludge Bomb also KOs at 395-465%.
 Bisharp DarkSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Bisharp builds →Sucker Punch221-260%KO Knock Off206-242%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x444-522%KO Sludge Bomb 2x498-586%KO Focus Blast55-65% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb 2x395-465%KO Giga Drain164-194%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x321-378%KO Flamethrower180-212%KO Energy Ball120-142%KO Psychic60-71% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ralts View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam108-127%KO Flamethrower108-127%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
From here, Ralts's line branches into Gardevoir and Gallade. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. Evolving adds up to 320 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Ralts easily with 49 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 9 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Ralts Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Ralts survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Trickroom before going down. Synchronize and flexible EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Trick Room
- Destiny Bond
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Ralts. Ally Switch and Confuse Ray come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Synchronoise and coverage across 9 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Ralts Locations
You'll want early-game access before hunting Ralts. Moderate rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Ralts in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Ralts appears in 4 walking locations at Lv. 2-3 across Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Ralts Guide
Ralts evolves into Kirlia at level 20. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, you can run Ralts through the first few routes without issues. 198 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Kirlia as fast as you can.
Ralts is catchable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Available in 17 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Ralts spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
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