No. 0281
Kirlia
Emotion Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Kirlia is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel, with a base stat total of 278. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.8 m 2′07″
- Weight
- 20.2 kg 44.5 lbs
- Base stat total
- 278 Higher than 10% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
It resembles a maiden in appearance, but it wields strange powers to project visions of paradise. I suspect the crimson ornaments on its head are the key to its abilities.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
PsychicFairyshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Kirlia outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
If another Pokémon // this Pokémon, it also gets that status.
Everything about Synchronize →On switch-in, or when it can, this Pokémon copies a random adjacent foe's Ability.
Everything about Trace →Other Pokémon with Trace 6
This Pokémon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
Everything about Telepathy →
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OrbeetleCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
#0280RaltsPsychicFairy- Level 20
#0281KirliaPsychicFairy- Level 30
#0282GardevoirPsychicFairy- Mega Evolution, in battle
holding Gardevoirite
#0282Mega GardevoirPsychicFairy
Use Dawn Stone (male)
#0475GalladePsychicFighting- Mega Evolution, in battle
holding Galladite
#0475Mega GalladePsychicFighting
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | Confusion10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 50 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Fairy | Spec | 40 | — | 15 |
| 1 | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 12 | Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt. | Fairy | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | TeleportUser switches out. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 18 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 23 | Life DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP. | Water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 38 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 43 | Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 48 | Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only. | Psychic | Spec | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| 53 | Future SightHits two turns after being used. | Psychic | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 56
| TM02 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM16 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM19 | Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Fairy | Spec | 40 | — | 15 |
| TM23 | Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1. | Electric | Spec | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM37 | Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt. | Fairy | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM41 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM54 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM67 | Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM68 | Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM69 | Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM79 | Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Fairy | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM80 | MetronomePicks a random move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM92 | ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM98 | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM109 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM117 | Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM122 | EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM138 | Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM139 | Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM161 | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM202 | Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM212 | Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises. | Ice | Phys | 20 | 90% | 10 |
| TM217 | Future SightHits two turns after being used. | Psychic | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM218 | Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM227 | Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn. | Fairy | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
It grows stronger and more beautiful the happier its trainer is. Its horns are used to amplify its psychic power, to the point of distorting space, creating illusions, and allowing it to see into the future. It enjoys dancing during sunny mornings. Only male Kirlia can evolve into Gallade.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#322 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Emotion Pokémon
- Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
- Color
- White
- Urban
- Pal Park area
- Field
It resembles a maiden in appearance, but it wields strange powers to project visions of paradise. I suspect the crimson ornaments on its head are the key to its abilities.
Legends: ArceusIt has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · ShieldIf its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · SwordIt is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.
Diamond · PearlThe cheerful spirit of its TRAINER gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
FireRed · LeafGreen · XA KIRLIA has the psychic power to create a rip in the dimensions and see into the future. It is said to dance with pleasure on sunny mornings.
EmeraldKIRLIA uses the horns on its head to amplify its psychokinetic power. When the Pokémon uses its power, the air around it becomes distorted, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireIt is said that a KIRLIA that is exposed to the positive emotions of its TRAINER grows beautiful. This Pokémon controls psychokinetic powers with its highly developed brain.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Kirlia
- Japanese
- キルリア
- Japanese (romaji)
- Kirlia
- Korean
- 킬리아
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 奇魯莉安
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 奇鲁莉安
- French
- Kirlia
- German
- Kirlia
- Spanish
- Kirlia
- Italian
- Kirlia
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Generation VIII · animated models
Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Training
- 2 SpA
- 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 35
- 97
- Slow
Breeding
- Human-LikeAmorphous
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Ralts: Level 20.
Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield 7 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Sword 7 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Y 1 area
- Friend Safari (Fairy)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Fairy)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Platinum 2 areas
- Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
- Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Pearl 2 areas
- Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Diamond 2 areas
- Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
- Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.