Ralts
Psychic/Fairy-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Kirlia for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psyshock
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psyshock costs 33 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Ralts takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 237
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 308 CP
Ralts moves
2 fast · 3 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 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice STAB | Fairy | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Psyshock Best STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
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 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Ralts raid guide
Best counters against Ralts
How to get Ralts
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Ralts 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 | 11 | 466 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 11 | 504 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 282 | 315 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 351 | 392 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 282 | 315 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 213 | 238 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 282 | 315 |
Is Ralts good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Ralts 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (59 Defense / 99 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Ralts 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 23 |
| Lv 3 | 40 |
| Lv 4 | 56 |
| Lv 5 | 72 |
| Lv 6 | 89 |
| Lv 7 | 105 |
| Lv 8 | 121 |
| Lv 9 | 137 |
| Lv 10 | 154 |
| Lv 11 | 169 |
| Lv 12 | 184 |
| Lv 13 | 200 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 215 |
| Lv 15 | 231 |
| Lv 16 | 246 |
| Lv 17 | 261 |
| Lv 18 | 277 |
| Lv 19 | 292 |
| Lv 20 | 308 |
| Lv 21 | 323 |
| Lv 22 | 338 |
| Lv 23 | 354 |
| Lv 24 | 369 |
| Lv 25 | 385 |
| Lv 26 | 400 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 416 |
| Lv 28 | 431 |
| Lv 29 | 446 |
| Lv 30 | 462 |
| Lv 31 | 469 |
| Lv 32 | 477 |
| Lv 33 | 485 |
| Lv 34 | 493 |
| Lv 35 | 500 |
| Lv 36 | 508 |
| Lv 37 | 516 |
| Lv 38 | 523 |
| Lv 39 | 531 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 539 |
| Lv 41 | 546 |
| Lv 42 | 552 |
| Lv 43 | 559 |
| Lv 44 | 566 |
| Lv 45 | 573 |
| Lv 46 | 580 |
| Lv 47 | 588 |
| Lv 48 | 595 |
| Lv 49 | 602 |
| Lv 50 | 609 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0280
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 6.60 kg
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0280_POKEMON_RALTS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ralts in Pokemon GO?
Ralts's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psyshock (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Ralts's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Ralts takes super effective damage from Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Ralts's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Ralts reaches 609 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 539 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 Ralts?
A perfect 15/15/15 Ralts shows 308 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 385 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 Ralts better than regular Ralts?
Shadow Ralts 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 Ralts in Pokemon GO?
Ralts spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Ralts be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Ralts 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.