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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 68 | 246 | 340 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 0282 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 68 | 246 | 340 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Gardevoir changes
- In Generations 3-5, Gardevoir is Psychic type.
- In Generations 3-4, Gardevoir has a base experience yield of 208.
- In Generations 5-7, Gardevoir has a base experience yield of 233.
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. |
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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. |
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1 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | ![]() | 40 | ∞ |
1 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Heal Pulse | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Healing Wish | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Misty Terrain | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Mystical Fire | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
9 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
12 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
15 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
23 | Life Dew | Water | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Wish | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
49 | Moonblast | Fairy | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
56 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
63 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 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. |
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Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 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. |
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Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Mean Look | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Mystical Fire | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 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.
Move Tutor moves
Gardevoir can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Magical Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Mystical Fire | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
Gardevoir sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Gardevoir
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia |
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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 |
Answers to Gardevoir questions
- What is a good moveset for Gardevoir?
- How come Gardevoir can learn Will-O-Wisp as an Egg move and not a TM?
- Would this work (in theory)???
- Where do you see gardevoir in pokemon platinum?
- What animal is Gardevoir based on?
- Who is stronger between Alakazam and Gardevoir?
- What are those things sticking out of the middle of Gardevoir's chest for?
- Does a Trace Gardevoir restore HP after switching if it traces Regenerator?
- Is it a waste to try and max out my Gardevoir's defense stat?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Gardevoir |
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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 |
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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’