Type matchups
Damage Kirlia takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic/Fairy type, Kirlia has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 38
- Attack
- 35
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 278
Kirlia has a base stat total of 278, higher than 9% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (65) well above Attack (35), it works best as a special attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 38 HP, 35 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Kirlia can have the abilities Synchronize, Trace and Telepathy.
How to beat Kirlia
Kirlia takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost and Steel moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves.
Evolution
Kirlia is the middle stage of its line (Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir or Gallade): it evolves from Ralts and into Gardevoir or Gallade.
Best counters to Kirlia
Other Psychic/Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirlia weak to?
As a Psychic/Fairy type, Kirlia takes super-effective damage from Poison, Ghost and Steel moves.
What is Kirlia resistant to?
Kirlia resists Psychic and Fighting (¼×) moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Kirlia?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Solgaleo and Dusk Necrozma, which hit Kirlia with super-effective attacks.