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. If male, it can also evolve 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 long, 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
Major appearances
In Jirachi: Wish Maker, Butler used a Kirlia for a magic act during the Millennium Festival. It was later used to fight an Absol.
In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, Elijah used a Kirlia in a movie where it played the damsel in distress in the movie, being taken by an Exploud and later rescued by Plusle and Minun.
In Do I Hear a Ralts?, a wild Kirlia and Gardevoir sent Team Rocket flying when they cornered Max and Snorunt while they were caring for a Ralts and taking it to the Pokémon Center. However, Kirlia and Gardevoir thought Max was also trying to steal Ralts. When Ralts blocked Kirlia and Gardevoir's Psychic, the two Pokémon calmed down and left. Later, Kirlia and Gardevoir sent James blasting off, as Ralts had already launched Jessie and Meowth away for posing as Gardevoir and Kirlia, respectively.
In Fear Factor Phony, a Kirlia was living at an abandoned mining colony. Jessie's Wobbuffet fell in love with the Emotion Pokémon.
In a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty!, a Kirlia was one of J's bounties. In the present day, Melodi owned another Kirlia. It was used to help Ash and his friends find out where J and her minions will strike next, after they stole Meowth, Ash's Pikachu, and Melodi's Gardevoir.
In Double-Time Battle Training!, Zoey used a male Kirlia, along with her Leafeon, in a Double Battle against Dawn's Cyndaquil and Mamoswine. In A Grand Fight for Winning!, he was revealed to have evolved into a Gallade.
Minor appearances
In a flashback in Delcatty Got Your Tongue, a Coordinator's Kirlia was defeated by Dr. Abby's Skitty during the Battle Stage of a past Grand Festival.
A Coordinator's Kirlia appeared in What I Did for Love!.
In Three Jynx and a Baby!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Kirlia.
In a flashback in The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai attacked a Kirlia and gave it nightmares. Alicia, Alice's grandmother, treated Kirlia and woke it up, along with a Roserade and Luxray.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Kirlia was living at Pokémon Hills.
A Kirlia appeared in BWS01.
A Kirlia appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.
A Kirlia appeared in Grooming Furfrou!
A Kirlia appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.
In A Showcase Debut!, a Performer's Kirlia competed in the Coumarine City Showcase.
Two Kirlia appeared in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!, with one under the ownership of a Psychic and the other under the ownership of a Trainer.
In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Kirlia attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Kirlia was living at the Nebel Plateau.
A Kirlia appeared in a flashback in This Magik Moment!.
A Trainer's Kirlia appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.
A Trainer's Kirlia appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.
Pokédex entries
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DP020
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Kirlia
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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DP155
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Kirlia
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Ash's Pokédex
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Kirlia, the Emotion Pokémon. Kirlia is able to sense the feelings of its Trainer, and when it becomes happy, it will start to dance.
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In the manga
In the movie adaptations
A Kirlia appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
A Kirlia appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.
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 that 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.
A Kirlia caught by Crystal and lent to Emerald for his Battle Pike challenge appeared in Moving Past Milotic.
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 + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga
A Kirlia appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure, under the ownership of Kanetsugu.
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.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #030
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh Pt: #158
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It is highly perceptive of its Trainer's feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
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HeartGold
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It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
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White
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Black 2
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If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #065
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Hoenn #030
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The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
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It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #121
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Galar Isle of Armor #035
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Sword
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If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
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Shield
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It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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38
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98 - 145
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186 - 280
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 278
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kirlia 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 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
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- 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
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 5
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Min. exp.: 36
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Max. exp.: 56
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Browser entry R-027
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When Kirlia spins on its feet, it will teleport to obscure itself.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Psy Power ×2)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Psy Power ×1)
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Browser entry R-134/N-193
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It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
Origin
Kirlia appears to be based a ballerina and a feminine-looking child.
Name origin
Kirlia may be derived from Kirlian photography, a special way of taking pictures that supposedly reveals psychic energy auras around subjects.
In other languages
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More languages
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Russian
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Кирлия Kirliya
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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เคอเรีย Kirlia
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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