Kirlia

Kirlia is a Psychic/Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0281
Type Psychic Fairy
Species Emotion Pokémon
Height 0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight 20.2 kg (44.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Synchronize
2. Trace
Telepathy (hidden ability)
Local № 0030 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0158 (Platinum)
0065 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0030 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0121 (Sword/Shield)
0102 (Legends: Arceus)
0063 (Scarlet/Violet)
0035 (The Isle of Armor)
0058 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 97
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous, Human-Like
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 38
186 280
Attack 35
67 185
Defense 35
67 185
Sp. Atk 65
121 251
Sp. Def 55
103 229
Speed 50
94 218
Total 278 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Kirlia.

Evolution chart

(Level 20)
(Level 30)
(use Dawn Stone, Male)

Kirlia changes

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
The cheerful spirit of its TRAINER gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.
Platinum If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
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.
Sword If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about.
Shield It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.
Legends: Arceus It resembles a maiden in appearance, but it wields strange powers to project visions of paradise. I suspect the crimson ornaments on its head are the key to its abilities.
Scarlet It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future.
Violet The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.

Moves learned by Kirlia

Moves learnt by level up

Kirlia learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
1Double TeamNormalStatus
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
9HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
12Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
15TeleportPsychicStatus
18PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
23Life DewWaterStatus
28CharmFairyStatus 100
33Calm MindPsychicStatus
38PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
43Heal PulsePsychicStatus
48Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
53Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Kirlia learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kirlia gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
Destiny BondGhostStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Mean LookNormalStatus
MementoDarkStatus 100
Mystical FireFireSpecial 75 100
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by level up

Kirlia learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
6TeleportPsychicStatus
11Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
18HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
25Calm MindPsychicStatus
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100

Move Tutor moves

Kirlia can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Kirlia sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Kirlia sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Kirlia sprite from Diamond & Pearl Kirlia sprite from Black & White Kirlia sprite from X & Y Kirlia sprite from Sword & Shield Kirlia sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Kirlia Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Kirlia Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Kirlia Shiny sprite from Black & White Kirlia Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Kirlia

Ruby
Sapphire
Evolve Ralts
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Ralts
Diamond
Pearl
Route 203, 204
Platinum Route 209, 212
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Ralts
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Evolve Ralts
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Ralts
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Ralts
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Evolve Ralts
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 203, 204, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Legends: Arceus Heart's Crag, Shrouded Ruins, Snowpoint Temple
Scarlet
Violet
East Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Two)

Other languages

English Kirlia
Japanese キルリア (Kirlia)
German Kirlia
French Kirlia
Italian Kirlia
Spanish Kirlia
Korean 킬리아 (killia)
Chinese (Simplified) 奇鲁莉安
Chinese (Traditional) 奇魯莉安

 

English Emotion Pokémon
Japanese かんじょうポケモン
German Emotions-Pokémon
French Pokémon Émotion
Italian Pokémon Emozione
Spanish Pokémon Sensorio
Korean 감정포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 感情宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 感情寶可夢

Name origin

kirlian
a type of photography concerned with psychic aura