Ralts (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ralts (disambiguation).

Ralts Feeling Pokémon ラルトス Ralts #280 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 235 (41.3%)
Breeding Egg Groups Human-LikeGen VIII and Amorphous Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Ralts 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 14.6 lbs. 6.6 kg Ralts 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 70 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 40 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Ralts 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 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

Ralts (Japanese: ラルトス Ralts) is a dual-type Psychic/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Psychic-type Pokémon.

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

Biology

Ralts's eyes seen from below

Ralts is a humanoid Pokémon with a white body. It has thin arms and legs that widen toward the feet. There is a wispy extension trailing off the back of its feet, creating the overall impression of a nightgown or oversized dress. Most of its face is covered by green hair that resembles a bowl cut, but a pair of pinkish red eyes is sometimes visible. There are two flat, red horns on top of its head: a large one toward the front and a smaller one at the back.

Ralts uses the horns to read people and Pokémon's emotions. Warm feelings cause its body to warm as well, but it hides if it senses hostility. If its Trainer is in a cheerful mood, Ralts also becomes cheerful and joyous. It is known to inhabit urban areas, but it does not normally show itself to humans. However, when it senses happy feelings, it will approach people.

In the anime

Ralts in the anime

Major appearances

Ralts debuted in Do I Hear a Ralts?. Max found one that was very sick and decided to prove his abilities by taking responsibility for it. With the help of Snorunt, he rushed it to the nearest Pokémon Center. He later promised to return for Ralts when he became eligible to be a Trainer.

Minor appearances

A Ralts appeared in a fantasy in The Right Place and the Right Mime.

A Ralts appeared in Fear Factor Phony as a resident of an abandoned mining colony.

A Coordinator's Ralts appeared in Harley Rides Again.

A Ralts appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened as a resident of Pokémon Hills.

A Ralts appeared in BWS01.

A Ralts appeared in A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!.

A Trainer's Ralts appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!, when it was defeated along with its Trainer by Clembot.

A Ralts appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

A Ralts appeared in A PokéVision of Things to Come!.

A Trainer's Ralts appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.

A Ralts appeared in Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!

A Ralts appeared in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!, under the ownership of a Psychic.

A Ralts appeared in Party Dancecapades!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer participating in Monsieur Pierre's dance party.

A Ralts appeared in a flashback in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.

A Trainer's Ralts appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG109 Ralts May's Pokédex Ralts, the Feeling Pokémon. Ralts is the pre-evolved form of Kirlia. It can use the horns on its head to read human emotions. Ralts rarely shows itself to humans, but may occasionally approach when it senses positive or happy feelings.

In the manga

Ralts in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

A Ralts appeared in The Birth Of The Invincible Team, Max And Ralts!!, where it was taken care of by Max like in the anime.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Rara

Ruby owned a Ralts nicknamed Rara, who first appeared in Creeping Past Cacnea. However, for most of the Ruby & Sapphire arc, Rara is with Wally after Ruby was lost in an earthquake that left him under Mr. Briney's care (where he learned of the beautiful Milotic that Feefee eventually evolved into). While training with Wally under Norman's command, Rara evolves into a Kirlia and is eventually returned to Ruby.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS187 This Pokémon can pick up emotions with its horns. It hardly appears before people but it is attracted to positive emotions.*

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS187 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.*

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

A Ralts appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Ralts appeared in Esper Clefairy!.

In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga

A Ralts appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Lunick captured with his Capture Styler. It was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

In the TCG

Main article: Ralts (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #029 Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald A Ralts has the power to sense the emotions of people and Pokémon with the horns on its head. It takes cover if it senses any hostility. FireRed It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if it senses hostility. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh Pt: #157 Johto #— Diamond It uses the horns on its head to sense human emotions. It is said to appear in front of cheerful people. Pearl Platinum If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly. HeartGold The horns on its head provide a strong power that enables it to sense people's emotions. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly. White Black 2 If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #064 Hoenn #029 X If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly. Y It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if its senses hostility. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #120 Sword It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if it senses hostility. Shield If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Route 102 Emerald Route 102 FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD ONBS (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar) Platinum Routes 208, 209, and 212 HeartGold SoulSilver Route 34 (Swarm) Pal Park Field
Generation V Black Trade White White Forest Black 2 White 2 Trade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City Transfer from Dream Radar Dream World Spooky Manor
Generation VI X Y Route 4 Trade in Lumiose City after beating the Elite Four Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 102
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 6 (Island Scan)Su Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Dappled Grove, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins, West Lake Axewell, Max Raid Battle (Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Hatch from Egg Trozei! Huge Storage 1, Endless Level 12, Forever Level 12, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Wish Cave (11F-13F) Ranger Sekra Range
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Treeshroud Forest (1F-9F) MD Sky Treeshroud Forest (1F-9F) Ranger: SoA Cargo Ship Ranger: GS Hinder Cape, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Tower: Challenger's Ground Conquest Illusio Rumble U Model Train Room: Rush Hour
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 1 Shuffle Albens Town: Stage 217 Prasino Woods: Stage 558 Rumble World Sapphire Sea: Sunlit Forest (All Areas) Picross Area 23: Stage 01

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Charm Ralts	Japanese	Japan	5	April 25 to May 18, 2003
RS	Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Ralts	Japanese	Japan	5	April 25 to May 18, 2003
ORAS	Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Ralts Egg	Japanese Region	Japan	1	January 17 to March 1, 2015
ORAS	Pokémon Center Hiroshima Ralts Egg	All	Japan	1	April 1 to 30, 2016

GTS events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DPPt	Kakereru Ralts	Japanese	GTS	6	April 4 to 10, 2009
DPPt	Nana Ralts	Japanese	GTS	7	April 4 to 10, 2009
DPPt	Toshi Ralts	Japanese	GTS	5	April 4 to 10, 2009
DPPt	Yunosuke Ralts	Japanese	GTS	8	April 4 to 10, 2009

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Pokémon XD		TwistedSpoon (100%)
Events*		Air Mail (100%)	Bloom Mail (100%)
		Heart Mail (100%)	Tunnel Mail (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 28		88 - 135	166 - 260
Attack: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Defense: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 198	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 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 1/1 ★
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 1/4 ★☆☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 10/17 ★★☆

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00——% 15 033 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 066 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 099 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 1212 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100100% 10 1515 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 1818 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2121 Life Dew Water Status 0000— 00——% 10 2424 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 2727 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 3030 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 3333 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3636 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15 3939 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10

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

By TM/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM10 TM10 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM72 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM89 TM89 Misty Terrain Fairy Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Grudge Ghost Status — —% 5 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ralts in Generation VIII 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 Ralts in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ralts Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

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

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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Pound	Ralts (EX Ruby & Sapphire 68) Ralts (Legendary Treasures RC8)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Hatch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 1% Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP I sense hostility... I'm scared! 26%-50% HP I'm afraid... I have only about half my HP left... 1%-25% HP I can't take this... I feel faint... Please, help... Level up I gained a level... But I sense even more hostility...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 5% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: None Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 23 Max. exp.: 36 Browser entry R-026 Ralts moves by teleporting repeatedly. It apparently does not walk very often.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-157 While warping from place to place, it launches strange orbs to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Psychic Poké Assist: (present) Psychic Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Psychic Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-133/N-192 It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Confusion Attack: ★ Ability 1: Instinct Ability 2: Perception Ability 3: Share Defense: ★ Speed: ★★ Evolves into Kirlia when its Attack is 44 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Jūbei, Kagekatsu, Tomonobu, and Yoshitsugu
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fairy Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fairy Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #296 Prank Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 56 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 63 Egg Distance: 10 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Confusion, Charge Beam Charged Attacks: Psyshock, Disarming Voice, Shadow Sneak

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Ralts's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex (Platinum only) and the Almia Browser are the same: 157.
• Ralts's Pokémon Trozei! sprite is the only one where its eyes are visible. In Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, one can see them if one were to view Ralts from below in the Pokédex/Trainer memo; however, it is not a sprite.
• Ralts is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 198.
  • This is also the lowest base stat total of all Psychic-type Pokémon.
• Despite the fact that Wally catches his Ralts on Route 102 at level 5 in the Hoenn games, it is impossible for the player to catch a level 5 Ralts in the entire game, except through the DexNav^ORAS.
• As of Generation VIII, Ralts and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the Amorphous and Human-Like egg groups.

Origin

Ralts's appearance seems to be based slightly on that of a young child, following the theory that young children can sense feelings easier and more thoroughly than adults. Its red "horns" also resemble the tips of a heart shape.

Name origin

Ralts may be a partial anagram of astral (as in astral body); its other language names seem to follow this. It may also involve relate, referring to the way Ralts will only relate to kind Trainers. It may also be a play on waltz (a type of dance); Ralts' evolutionary family appears to have several similarities to dancers.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ラルトス Ralts From astral, relate, and waltz French Tarsal Possibly an anagram of astral, as in astral body Spanish Ralts Same as English name German Trasla Possibly an anagram of astral, as in astral body Italian Ralts Same as English name Korean 랄토스 Raltos Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 拉魯拉絲 / 拉鲁拉丝 Lālǔlāsī Transliteration of its Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Ролтс Rolts Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Rara
• Diantha's Ralts

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