Kirlia (Pokémon)

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Kirlia キルリア Kirlia #281
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Emotion Pokémon
Abilities Synchronize or Trace Trace Blue-Striped ----- Telepathy Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #030 Sinnoh #158 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-027 Almia R-158 Oblivia R-134 N-193
Height 2'07" Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2'07"/0.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 44.5 lbs. Imperial 20.2 kg Metric 44.5 lbs./20.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color White	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Amorphous group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 140 Battle Exp.: 1401*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kirlia (Japanese: キルリア Kirlia) is a Psychic-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Ralts starting at level 20 and evolves into Gardevoir starting at level 30 or, if male, into Gallade when exposed to a Dawn Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Kirlia has a white body and looks as if it's wearing a tutu. Kirlia has skinny, green legs. Kirlia's hair doesn't block its eyes as much as Ralts's hair does. Kirlia's hair has bangs that reach down to its shoulders and the two red horns have shifted their position, making them look like hair pins.

Gender differences

Kirlia has no physical gender differences, but its evolutionary pattern can depend on gender: only a male Kirlia can evolve into a Gallade, although Kirlia of both genders may become Gardevoir.

Special abilities

Kirlia's abilities are mostly about the same as Ralts's are, only stronger. Whenever Kirlia uses its Psychic abilities, the space around it becomes distorted, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery. Kirlia also has the power to see into the future and create a rip in the dimensions.

Behavior

Kirlia's beauty is said to grow whenever it receives positive feelings from its Trainer. Kirlia like to dance during sunny mornings.

Habitat

Urban Pokémon

They prefer urban areas, but they can also be found outside of them.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Kirlia in the anime

Kirlia first appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker. Butler used the Emotion Pokémon for a magic act and to fight Absol.

Kirlia also appeared in Do I Hear a Ralts? as well as its evolved form, Gardevoir. Both of them sent Jessie, James and Meowth flying when the Rocket Trio cornered Max and Ash's Snorunt while they were hurrying to send Ralts to the Pokémon Center. However, Kirlia and Gardevoir thought that Max was also stealing Ralts, too. When Ralts blocked Kirlia and Gardevoir's Psychic, all hostilities were ignored and the two other Psychic Pokémon left. Kirlia and Gardevoir appeared once more at the near-end of the episode to send James flying (Ralts already launched Jessie and Meowth for posing themselves as a Gardevoir and Kirlia).

A Kirlia was living in an abandoned mining colony in Fear Factor Phony. Jessie's Wobbuffet fell in love with the Emotion Pokémon.

Minor appearances

An unknown Coordinator's Kirlia appeared in a flashback in Delcatty Got Your Tongue?.

Elijah used a Kirlia in a movie for Lights, Camerupt, Action!. The Emotion Pokémon had a "damsel-in-distress" role for the movie it was used in.

Two Kirlia appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty!. One appearing in a flashback, being one of Pokémon Hunter J's stolen Pokémon, and the other used by Melodi so Ash and his friends can find out where Pokémon Hunter J and her minions will strike next after Ash's Pikachu, Melodi's Gardevoir and Team Rocket's Meowth were stolen.

Kirlia made an appearance in The Rise of Darkrai as one of the Pokémon attacked by Darkrai and having nightmares. Alicia, Alice's grandmother, treated Kirlia and woke it up, along with Roserade and Luxray.

Zoey was shown to have caught a Kirlia in Double-Time Battle Training!. It was later shown to have evolved into Gallade by A Grand Fight for Winning!

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP020 Kirlia Dawn's Pokédex Kirlia, the Emotion Pokémon. Kirlia uses the horns on its head to amplify its Psychic powers, and when this occurs reality becomes warped, and future events can be seen. DP155 Kirlia Ash's Pokédex Kirlia, the Emotion Pokémon. Kirlia is able to sense the feelings of its Trainer, and when it becomes happy, it will start to dance.

In the manga

Wally and Ruby's Kirlia, Rara

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Ruby has a Ralts which evolved into a Kirlia, nicknamed Rara. While he was with Wally, Wally wound up keeping Rara (then still a Ralts) after an earthquake separated Ruby and Wally. Rara was returned to Ruby when he met up with Wally again.

In the TCG

Main article: Kirlia (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire Kirlia 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. Emerald A 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. FireRed The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It is highly perceptive of its Trainer's feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. HeartGold It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Ralts Emerald None Evolve Ralts FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Ralts
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Very Rare Routes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Route 209 (Poké Radar), Route 212 HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Ralts Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Ralts (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Ralts Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Ralts
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 7 Endless Level 9 Forever Level 56 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Solar Cave (10F-15F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains Sekra Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Daybreak Ruins Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Tower: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B2F
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Iceberg Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Illusio

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 38		98 - 145	186 - 280
Attack: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Defense: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 278	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 00Start Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Teleport Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 066 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 1010 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 1212 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 1717 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 2222 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 2525 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 3131 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 3636 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 3939 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 4545 Future Sight Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10 5050 Charm Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 5353 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 5959 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15 6464 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM51	Ally Switch	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	—	—%	5
	Disable	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Grudge	Ghost	Status	—	—%	5
	Mean Look	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Memento	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Physical	40	100%	30
	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Synchronoise	Psychic	Status	70	100%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kirlia in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kirlia in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Room	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Pain Split	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Trick	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Wonder Room	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kirlia can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kirlia cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Helping HandBW	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 281.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP Your cheerful energy turns into my power! 26%-50% HP This might be bad. My HP has slipped to about halfway down. 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... My psychic power is almost drained... Level up I've leveled up! I'll spin and dance some more! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! I'll spin and dance some more!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Psychic  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: None Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 56 Browser entry   When Kirlia spins on its feet, it will teleport to obscure itself.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Psychic  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: (Teleport ×-) Browser entry   While warping from place to place, it launches strange orbs to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Psychic  ( Psychic ) Past ( Normal ) (Psy Power ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Kirlia is always playing in the Iceberg Zone. You became friends with her when you decorated the Ice Tree.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: She likes beautiful and exciting things. She came to the Tech Area to discover the beauty hidden in everyday things.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Psyshock Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Instinct Defense: ★ Ability 2: Perception Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Share Evolves from Ralts when its Attack is 44 or higher Evolves into Gardevoir when its Attack is 75 or higher Evolves into Gallade after battling while its male Warrior is equipped with a Dawn Stone Range: 3 Perfect Links: Jūbei, Kagekatsu, Tomonobu, and Yoshitsugu

Evolution

Unevolved Ralts  Psychic	Level 20 →	First Evolution Kirlia  Psychic	Level 30 →	Second Evolution Gardevoir  Psychic
			Dawn Stone (male) →	Second Evolution Gallade  Psychic  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kirlia images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Kirlia shares the same species name with Mesprit. They are both known as Emotion Pokémon.
• Kirlia's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex (Platinum only) and the Almia Browser are the same: 158.
• Kirlia is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 278.

Origin

Kirlia resembles a ballerina.

Name origin

Kirlia is derived from Kirlian photography, a special way of taking pictures that supposedly reveals psychic energy auras around subjects.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キルリア Kirlia From Kirlian photography French Kirlia Same as English name Spanish Kirlia Same as English name German Kirlia Same as English name Italian Kirlia Same as English name Korean 킬리아 Kirlia Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 奇魯莉安 / 奇鲁莉安 Qílǔlì'ān Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 克里安 Kèlǐ'ān Cantonese Chinese

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