Kirlia

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Kirlia is a Psychic/Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Emotion Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	281
Type	Psychic Fairy
Species	Emotion Pokémon
Height	2′07″ (0.8 m)
Weight	44.5 lbs (20.2 kg)
Abilities	1. Synchronize 2. Trace Telepathy (hidden ability)
Local №	030 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 158 (Platinum) 065 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 030 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack
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
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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½			2	0		2

Evolution chart

#280
Ralts
Psychic · Fairy

(Level 20)

#281
Kirlia
Psychic · Fairy

(Level 30)

#282
Gardevoir
Psychic · Fairy

(use Dawn Stone, Male)

#475
Gallade
Psychic · Fighting

Kirlia changes

In Generations 3-5, Kirlia is Psychic type.
In Generations 3-4, Kirlia has a base experience yield of 140.

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.

Moves learned by Kirlia

In other generations
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Kirlia learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
1	Double Team	Normal	—	—
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Teleport	Psychic	—	—
4	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
6	Double Team	Normal	—	—
9	Teleport	Psychic	—	—
11	Disarming Voice	Fairy	40	∞
14	Lucky Chant	Normal	—	—
17	Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
19	Heal Pulse	Psychic	—	—
23	Draining Kiss	Fairy	50	100
26	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
30	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
33	Imprison	Psychic	—	—
37	Future Sight	Psychic	120	100
40	Charm	Fairy	—	100
44	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
47	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
51	Stored Power	Psychic	20	100

Egg moves

Kirlia learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kirlia egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—
Disable	Normal	—	100
Encore	Normal	—	100
Grudge	Ghost	—	—
Mean Look	Normal	—	—
Memento	Dark	—	100
Misty Terrain	Fairy	—	—
Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Synchronoise	Psychic	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Kirlia can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Magic Room	Psychic	—	—
Pain Split	Normal	—	—
Recycle	Normal	—	—
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Telekinesis	Psychic	—	—
Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
Trick	Psychic	—	100
Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Moves learnt by TM

Kirlia is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

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

Transfer-only moves

Kirlia can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Kirlia does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

Moves learnt by TM

Kirlia does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

In other generations
3
4
5
6

Kirlia sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal					—
Shiny					—

See all Kirlia sprites

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	Location data not yet available

Answers to Kirlia questions

Other languages

English	Kirlia
Japanese	キルリア (Kirlia)
German	Kirlia
French	Kirlia

Name origin

kirlian: a type of photography concerned with psychic aura