#0281 · Gen 3 · 278 BST
Kirlia
A starter-form Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Synchronize.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
113/49/49/76/67/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
145/95/95/128/117/112
Abilities
The attacker will receive the same status condition if it inflicts a burn, poison, or paralysis to the Pokémon.
Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Kirlia
Kirlia is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 278. A starter-form Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Synchronize.
Best stat: Special Attack (65 base)
Kirlia's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 65 base Special Attack and 50 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Synchronize
- Trace
- Telepathy
How to use Kirlia competitively
Open the damage calculator with Kirlia selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Kirlia appears in the species dropdown. Drop Kirlia into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0281 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Psychic / Fairy |
| Abilities | Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy |
| Base Stat Total | 278 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 38 / 35 / 35 / 65 / 55 / 50 |