Gardevoir is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#282, Generation 3). With a max CP of 3,497 and base stats of 237/195/169 (Atk/Def/Sta), Gardevoir has a total stat product of 601. Gardevoir's best moveset is Charm and Dazzling Gleam, making it a competitive Fairy-type attacker for raids.
Gardevoir is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type attacks. Gardevoir is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Charm
Dazzling Gleam
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Gardevoir's best offensive moveset is Charm combined with Dazzling Gleam, achieving 13.3 DPS and 235 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker (ranked #22, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Charm (13.3 DPS), while Charge Beam generates energy the fastest (14 EPS). Note that Synchronoise is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Raid Guide
Gardevoir as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsGardevoir is not currently available as a raid boss. When Gardevoir returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Gardevoir from raids would have 1767 CP at level 20, or 2209 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Gardevoir
Gardevoir is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Gardevoir as Raid Counter
Gardevoir is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Gardevoir
Gardevoir evolves from Kirlia using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Gardevoir is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Gardevoir knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Gardevoir as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Gardevoir Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Gardevoir in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Gardevoir from raids or eggs will show 1,767 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Gardevoir is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokemon with a stat total of 601. With its high Attack stat (237), Gardevoir is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves when using Gardevoir. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Gardevoir's performance.
Gardevoir's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Gardevoir much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Gardevoir?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Gardevoir ranks #22 as a Fairy-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,497 and base stats of 237/195/169, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Gardevoir is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Fairy-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Gardevoir deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.