Kirlia (Pokémon)

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Kirlia キルリア Kirlia #281 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Fairy Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Synchronize or Trace Cacophony Cacophony Telepathy Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Amorphous Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Kirlia 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 44.5 lbs. 20.2 kg Kirlia 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 140 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 97 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Kirlia 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 35
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 dual-type Psychic/Fairy Pokémon, and prior to Generation VI, a pure Psychic-type.

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

Kirlia is a white bipedal Pokémon that appears to be wearing a tutu. It has green hair that reaches down to its shoulders, and two red horns looking like hairpins. These horns are used to amplify its psychokinetic power and distort the air around it. The distortion in the air causes scenery mirages. It can also use its horns to cause a rip in dimensions and see into the future. It has skinny green legs with pointed feet and thin, white arms that have two fingers. It grows beautiful when exposed to positive emotions from its Trainer. It likes to dance on sunny mornings. It is known to inhabit urban areas.

In the anime

Kirlia in the anime

Major appearances

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

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.

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 Team Rocket cornered Max and Snorunt while they were hurrying to send Ralts to the Pokémon Center. However, Kirlia and Gardevoir thought that Max was also stealing Ralts. 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.

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.

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!

Minor appearances

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

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.

A Kirlia appeared as a mask for the festival in Capacia Island UFO!.

A Kirlia also appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened at Pokémon Hills.

A Kirlia appeared in SS027.

A Kirlia appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

A Kirlia appeared in Grooming Furfrou!

A Kirlia appeared in XY026.

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

Kirlia in Pokémon Adventures

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 The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy. Y It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Ralts Emerald Evolve Ralts FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Ralts
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 212 Route 209 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Ralts Pal Park Field
Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Ralts Black 2 White 2 Evolve Ralts
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Fairy)

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 IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Dragon-type  moves is 1×. Due to the conversion to  Fairy-type , the effectiveness of  Dragon-type ,  Steel-type  and  Poison-type  moves was 1×,  Dark-type  and  Bug-type  was 2× and  Fighting-type  moves was ½× prior to Generation VI.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 120120 100100% 10 5050 Charm Fairy 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 06060 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 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 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 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 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— 085}}85% 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 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Ally Switch‡ Psychic Status — —% 15 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 Misty Terrain Fairy Status — —% 10 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30 Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 Synchronoise Psychic Special 120 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kirlia in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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 VI Other generations:
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
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  Fairy	Level 20 →	First Evolution Kirlia  Psychic  Fairy	Level 30 →	Second Evolution Gardevoir  Psychic  Fairy
			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 its 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.
• With the exception of the cocoon Pokemon, Kirlia has the lowest base stat total of all evolved Pokemon.

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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