Gardevoir

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

Gardevoir has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go. In Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon Iron Valiant was discovered, which bears a striking resemblance to Gardevoir and Gallade.

Pokédex data

National № 0282
Type Psychic Fairy
Species Embrace Pokémon
Height 1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight 48.4 kg (106.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Synchronize
2. Trace
Telepathy (hidden ability)
Local № 0031 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0159 (Platinum)
0066 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0031 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0122 (Sword/Shield)
0103 (Legends: Arceus)
0064 (Scarlet/Violet)
0036 (The Isle of Armor)
0059 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 259
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 68
246 340
Attack 65
121 251
Defense 65
121 251
Sp. Atk 125
229 383
Sp. Def 115
211 361
Speed 80
148 284
Total 518 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 Gardevoir.

Pokédex data

National № 0282
Type Psychic Fairy
Species Embrace Pokémon
Height 1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight 48.4 kg (106.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Pixilate
Local № 0031 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0159 (Platinum)
0066 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0031 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0122 (Sword/Shield)
0103 (Legends: Arceus)
0064 (Scarlet/Violet)
0036 (The Isle of Armor)
0059 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 278
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

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

Base stats

HP 68
246 340
Attack 85
157 295
Defense 65
121 251
Sp. Atk 165
301 471
Sp. Def 135
247 405
Speed 100
184 328
Total 618 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 Gardevoir.

Evolution chart

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

Gardevoir changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby GARDEVOIR has the ability to read the future. If it senses impending danger to its TRAINER, this POKéMON is said to unleash its psychokinetic energy at full power.
Sapphire GARDEVOIR has the psychokinetic power to distort the dimensions and create a small black hole. This POKéMON will try to protect its TRAINER even at the risk of its own life.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It has the power to predict the future. Its power peaks when it is protecting its TRAINER.
Emerald It apparently does not feel the pull of gravity because it supports itself with psychic power. It will give its life to protect its TRAINER.
Diamond
Pearl
It will try to guard its trusted Trainer with its life. It has the ability to see the future.
Platinum To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It unleashes psychokinetic energy at full power when protecting a Trainer it has bonded closely with.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.
X To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.
Y It has the power to predict the future. Its power peaks when it is protecting its Trainer.
Omega Ruby Gardevoir has the ability to read the future. If it senses impending danger to its Trainer, this Pokémon is said to unleash its psychokinetic energy at full power.
Alpha Sapphire Gardevoir has the psychokinetic power to distort the dimensions and create a small black hole. This Pokémon will try to protect its Trainer even at the risk of its own life.
Sword It has the power to predict the future. Its power peaks when it is protecting its Trainer.
Shield To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It will try to guard its trusted Trainer with its life. It has the ability to see the future.
Legends: Arceus It will dedicate itself to defending a master it has come to adore. Its pure white dress, reminiscent of those worn by ladies of nobility, is the dress of one who is willing to risk their life.
Scarlet To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.
Violet It unleashes psychokinetic energy at full power when protecting a Trainer it has bonded closely with.

Moves learned by Gardevoir

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
1Double TeamNormalStatus
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Heal PulsePsychicStatus
1Healing WishPsychicStatus
1Misty TerrainFairyStatus
1Mystical FireFireSpecial 75 100
9HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
12Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
15TeleportPsychicStatus
18PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
23Life DewWaterStatus
28WishNormalStatus
35Calm MindPsychicStatus
42PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
49MoonblastFairySpecial 95 100
56Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
63Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Gardevoir learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100

Egg moves

Gardevoir learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gardevoir 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 TM

Gardevoir is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
?Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
6TeleportPsychicStatus
11Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
18HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
25Calm MindPsychicStatus
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
40Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80
43MoonblastFairySpecial 95 100
52RecoverNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

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

Gardevoir sprites

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

Where to find Gardevoir

Ruby
Sapphire
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Ralts/Kirlia
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Evolve Ralts/Kirlia
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia
Legends: Arceus Heart's Crag
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Gardevoir
Japanese サーナイト (Sirnight)
German Guardevoir
French Gardevoir
Italian Gardevoir
Spanish Gardevoir
Korean 가디안 (gadian)
Chinese (Simplified) 沙奈朵
Chinese (Traditional) 沙奈朵

 

English Embrace Pokémon
Japanese ほうようポケモン
German Umarmungs-Pokémon
French Pokémon Étreinte
Italian Pokémon Abbraccio
Spanish Pokémon Envolvente
Korean 포용포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 包容宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 包容寶可夢

Name origin

garde
French for ‘guard’
voir
French for ‘see’