Kirlia (Pokémon)

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

Kirlia Emotion Pokémon 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 introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure 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

Kirlia is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon that appears to be wearing a tutu. Most of its body is white, and there are three ruffles on each hip. Beneath the ruffles, it has skinny green legs with pointed feet. Its arms are also thin with two digits each. It has green hair that covers most of its face and reaches its shoulders on either side, resembling two ponytails. Large, red eyes are visible on either side of the hair that covers its face. On each side of its head is a flat, red horn that resembles a hairpin.

Kirlia's horns are used to amplify its psychokinetic power and distort the air around it. The distortion in the air causes scenery mirages and can cause a rip in dimensions. This ability also allows this Pokémon to see into the future. It enjoys dancing on sunny mornings, and grows beautiful when exposed to a Trainer with positive emotions. Kirlia inhabits urban areas.

In the anime

Kirlia in the anime

Major appearances

Kirlia first appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker under the ownership of Butler. It was used for a magic act during the Millennium Festival and to fight an Absol.

Elijah used a Kirlia in a movie in Lights, Camerupt, Action!. The Emotion Pokémon played the damsel in distress in the movie, being taken by an Exploud and later rescued by Plusle and Minun.

A wild Kirlia appeared in Do I Hear a Ralts? along with a Gardevoir. Both of them sent Team Rocket flying when they cornered Max and Snorunt while they were hurrying to send Ralts to the Pokémon Center. However, Kirlia and Gardevoir thought that Max was also trying to steal Ralts. When Ralts blocked Kirlia and Gardevoir's Psychic, all hostilities were ignored and the two Pokémon left. Kirlia and Gardevoir appeared once more at the near-end of the episode to send James flying as Ralts had already launched Jessie and Meowth for posing as 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 revealed to have obtained a Kirlia in Double-Time Battle Training!, where she used it along with her Leafeon in a Double Battle against Dawn's Cyndaquil and Mamoswine. It was later shown to have evolved into Gallade in A Grand Fight for Winning!.

Minor appearances

A Coordinator's Kirlia appeared in a flashback in Delcatty Got Your Tongue being defeated by Dr. Abby's Skitty during the Battle Stage of the Grand Festival.

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

A Kirlia appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

A Kirlia appeared in Grooming Furfrou!

A Kirlia appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.

A Kirlia appeared in SS027.

A Performer's Kirlia appeared in A Showcase Debut! participating in the Coumarine City Pokémon Showcase.

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

A Kirlia appeared in Party Dancecapades!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer participating in a dance party.

A Kirlia appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as one of the Pokémon seen at Nebel Plateau.

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 Ruby-Sapphire

Kirlia in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Kirlia appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

Kanetsugu owns a Kirlia.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Rara

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. In Prior to Rayquaza Redemption I she evolved into Kirlia. Rara was returned to Ruby when he met up with Wally again. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter, Rara evolved into a Gardevoir while under Sapphire's training.

In Omega Alpha Adventure 0, Sapphire is revealed to have obtained a male Kirlia, nicknamed Kirly. In the same chapter, Kirly evolved into Gallade when Sapphire accidentally unearthed a Dawn Stone and kicked it towards him.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Battle Girl used a Kirlia against Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Koya.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Kirlia appeared in Rare Pokémon!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Kirlia (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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
Generation IV Diamond It is highly perceptive of its Trainer's feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy. Pearl 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
Generation V Black If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. White Black 2 If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. White 2
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. Omega 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. Alpha 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.

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) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Ralts
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Ralts Trozei! Endless Level 7, Endless Level 9, Forever Level 56, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Solar Cave (10F-15F) Ranger Kisara Plains, Sekra Range
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F) MD Sky Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F) Ranger: SoA Chroma Ruins PokéPark Wii Iceberg Zone Ranger: GS Daybreak Ruins, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Tower: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B2F Conquest Illusio Rumble U Model Train Room: Rush Hour
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 1 Shuffle Albens Town: Stage 223 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Meteorite Parkland (All Areas)

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 011 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 044 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 066 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 099 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 1111 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 ——% 15 1414 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1717 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 1919 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 2323 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100100% 10 2626 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 3030 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 3333 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 3737 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 4040 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 4444 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 4747 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15 5151 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  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% 10

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Double Slap	Kirlia (Legendary Treasures RC9)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
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 R-000 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 R-000 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 ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Psychic Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● 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 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 Ability 2: Perception Ability 3: Share Defense: ★ Speed: ★★ 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
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fairy Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fairy Attack Power: 40 - 60 0 #297 Eject Removes one non-Support Pokémon icon without fail.

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

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

Trivia

• Kirlia shares its category 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.

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

More languages Russian Кирлия Kirliya Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Diantha's Kirlia
• Rara

External links

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