Kirlia
Psychic/Fairy-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Gardevoir for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kirlia takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 323
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 552 CP
Kirlia moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 17 | 17 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 11.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice STAB | Fairy | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Draining Kiss STAB | Fairy | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Psychic Best STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | 60 | 55 | 1.09 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Kirlia is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kirlia
How to get Kirlia
- Evolve from
- Ralts · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Kirlia knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 21 | 835 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 904 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 521 | 566 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 648 | 704 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 521 | 566 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 394 | 428 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 521 | 566 |
Is Kirlia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kirlia has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (117), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Kirlia deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 42 |
| Lv 3 | 72 |
| Lv 4 | 101 |
| Lv 5 | 130 |
| Lv 6 | 159 |
| Lv 7 | 188 |
| Lv 8 | 217 |
| Lv 9 | 247 |
| Lv 10 | 276 |
| Lv 11 | 303 |
| Lv 12 | 331 |
| Lv 13 | 359 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 386 |
| Lv 15 | 414 |
| Lv 16 | 442 |
| Lv 17 | 469 |
| Lv 18 | 497 |
| Lv 19 | 524 |
| Lv 20 | 552 |
| Lv 21 | 580 |
| Lv 22 | 607 |
| Lv 23 | 635 |
| Lv 24 | 663 |
| Lv 25 | 690 |
| Lv 26 | 718 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 745 |
| Lv 28 | 773 |
| Lv 29 | 801 |
| Lv 30 | 828 |
| Lv 31 | 842 |
| Lv 32 | 856 |
| Lv 33 | 870 |
| Lv 34 | 884 |
| Lv 35 | 897 |
| Lv 36 | 911 |
| Lv 37 | 925 |
| Lv 38 | 939 |
| Lv 39 | 953 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 966 |
| Lv 41 | 979 |
| Lv 42 | 991 |
| Lv 43 | 1,003 |
| Lv 44 | 1,016 |
| Lv 45 | 1,029 |
| Lv 46 | 1,041 |
| Lv 47 | 1,054 |
| Lv 48 | 1,067 |
| Lv 49 | 1,080 |
| Lv 50 | 1,093 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0281
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 20.20 kg
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0281_POKEMON_KIRLIA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kirlia in Pokemon GO?
Kirlia's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kirlia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kirlia takes super effective damage from Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kirlia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kirlia reaches 1,093 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 966 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kirlia?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kirlia shows 552 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 690 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Kirlia better than regular Kirlia?
Shadow Kirlia deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Kirlia in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Ralts (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kirlia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kirlia depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.