Kirlia pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
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Name origin

kirlian: a type of photography concerned with psychic aura

Pokedex data

National №	281
Type	Psychic
Species	Emotion Pokémon
Height	2′7″ (0.79m)
Weight	44.5 lbs (20.2 kg)
Abilities	Synchronize Trace Telepathy (Dream World)
Local №	030 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 158 (Platinum)
Japanese	Kiruria

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP	140
Growth Rate	Slow

Type defenses

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro	Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste
						½				½	2		2		2

Kirlia stats

The base stats for Kirlia are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

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 LeafGreen	The cheerful spirit of its TRAINER gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
Diamond Pearl	It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.
Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	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.

Evolution chart

#280
Ralts
Psychic →
(Level 20)

#281
Kirlia
Psychic (Level 30)
↗

#282
Gardevoir
Psychic
↘
(use Dawn Stone
on Male)

#475
Gallade
Psychic · Fighting

Kirlia learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
1	Teleport	Psychic	Status	-	-
1	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
6	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
10	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
12	Teleport	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Lucky Chant	Normal	Status	-	-
22	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
25	Heal Pulse	Psychic	Status	-	-
31	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
36	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
39	Imprison	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	100	100
50	Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
59	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
64	Stored Power	Psychic	Special	20	100

Kirlia learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
1	Teleport	Psychic	Status	-	-
1	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
6	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
10	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
12	Teleport	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Lucky Chant	Normal	Status	-	-
22	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
25	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
31	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
36	Imprison	Psychic	Status	-	-
39	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	100	100
45	Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
50	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
53	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100

Other generations: III IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Kirlia learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Kirlia egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	-	-
Mean Look	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
Grudge	Ghost	Status	-	-
Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Physical	40	100
Synchronoise	Psychic	Special	70	100

Kirlia learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Kirlia egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	-	-
Mean Look	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Grudge	Ghost	Status	-	-
Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Physical	40	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Kirlia can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Wonder Room	Psychic	Status	-	-
Magic Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Kirlia can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Kirlia does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Kirlia is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
51	Ally Switch	Psychic	Status	-	-
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Kirlia is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
49	Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
67	Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Kirlia sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Kirlia

Pearl Diamond	Route 203, 204
Platinum	Route 209, 212

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Kirlia

Name origin

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Training

Type defenses

Kirlia stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

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