Kirlia
#281 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Kirlia
The best moves for Kirlia are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Confusion and Disarming Voice deal the most damage per turn.
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 6 Pokémon in the Ralts family, including 2 Mega Pokémon. Kirlia evolves from Ralts for 25 Candy, and into Gallade (Sinnoh Stone) or Gardevoir for 100 Candy, and Gallade temporarily evolves into Mega Gallade, and Gardevoir temporarily evolves into Mega Gardevoir.
- A Male Kirlia evolves into Gallade.
- Kirlia requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Gallade.
- Evolving Mega Gardevoir costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
- Evolving Mega Gallade costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Kirlia, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Kirlia is a Psychic & Fairy Pokémon which evolves from Ralts. It is weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel moves. Kirlia's best moveset is Confusion & Psychic and it has a Max CP of 1,093. Kirlia evolves into Gallade or Gardevoir.
About
"It 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 19 | 15.2 |
| Magical Leaf | 17 | 11.3 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 7 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Triple Axel | 60 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Shadow Sneak | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Draining Kiss | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Counters & Raids
What counters Kirlia?
Kirlia is weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel moves.
The best counter to Kirlia is Crowned Sword Zacian with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade, followed by Dusk Mane Necrozma, Crowned Shield Zamazenta and Dawn Wings Necrozma.
The top Kirlia counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Crowned Sword Zacian | 100% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 96% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 93% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 90% | |
| Mega Gengar | 88% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 88% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 87% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 87% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 86% | |
| Mega Gengar | 85% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
90 |
| Stamina |
|
116 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 103 |
Size
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 20.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
414 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
552 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
828 |
|
Level 40 |
966 |
|
Level 50 |
1,093 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 690 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 897 |






