Ralts (Pokémon)

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Pelipper #279: Pelipper
Pokémon
#281: Kirlia Kirlia
Ralts
ラルトス Ralts
#280
280Ralts.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Psychic Unknown
Category
Feeling Pokémon
Abilities
Synchronize or Trace Telepathy
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#029
Sinnoh
#157
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-026
Almia
R-157
Oblivia
R-133 N-192
Height
1'04"
Imperial
0.4 m
Metric
Weight
14.6 lbs.
Imperial
6.6 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
235 (30.7%)
Body style
Body12.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F280.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Amorphous group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 70 Battle Exp.: 701*

Ralts (Japanese: ラルトス Ralts) is a Psychic-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Kirlia starting at level 20, which evolves into Gardevoir starting at level 30 or, if male, Gallade when exposed to a Dawn Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Ralts's eyes seen from below

Ralts has a white body. Its legs give it the appearance of wearing a dress. Ralts's green hair creates an illusion that it is wearing a helmet. A red horn sprouts on the front and a smaller one on the back of the head. A Ralts's eyes are normally covered by its "helmet", but a view from the proper angle will reveal a pair of melancholy eyes that look similar to the ones its evolved forms have. Despite the fact that Ralts and its evolutions resemble humans, they somehow bear a closer relationship to Ghost-type Pokémon than with other humanoid Pokémon such as Mime Jr.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Ralts can use its horns to sense the emotions of Pokémon and people. The abilities that Ralts has in battle are similar to what most Ghost-type Pokémon would have. Ralts is one of the few Pokémon that can learn Magical Leaf.

Behavior

Ralts is a timid Pokémon that will hide if it senses hostility, but becomes a little braver if it senses happy feelings and optimism from others. If its Trainer is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way. If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.

Habitat

Ralts tend to keep away from humans, considering that they don't usually like being around negative feelings.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Ralts in the anime

Major appearances

Ralts debuted in the anime in the episode Do I Hear a Ralts? Max found one that was very sick and decided to prove his abilities by taking responsibility for it. With the help of Ash's Snorunt, he rushed it to the nearest Pokémon Center. He later promised to return for Ralts when he is eligible to be a Trainer.

Minor appearances

A Ralts was living with some party-loving psychic Pokémon in an abandoned mining town in Fear Factor Phony.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG109 Ralts May's Pokédex Ralts, the Feeling Pokémon. Ralts is the pre-evolved form of Kirlia. It can use the horns on its head to read human emotions. Ralts rarely shows itself to humans, but may occasionally approach when it senses positive or happy feelings.

In the manga

Rara, Ruby's Ralts

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Ruby owned a Ralts nicknamed Rara. However, for most of the Ruby & Sapphire arc, Rara is with Wally after Ruby was lost in an earthquake that left him under Mr. Briney's care (where he learned of the beautiful Milotic that Mimi eventually evolved into). While training with Wally under Norman's command, Rara evolves into a Kirlia and is eventually returned to Ruby.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS187 This Pokémon can pick up emotions with its horns. It hardly appears before people but it is attracted to positive emotions.*
Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS187 Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.*

In the TCG

Main article: Ralts (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.
Sapphire Ralts has the ability to sense the emotions of people. If its trainer is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way.
Emerald A Ralts has the power to sense the emotions of people and Pokémon with the horns on its head. It takes cover if it senses any hostility.
FireRed It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if it senses hostility.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond It uses the horns on its head to sense human emotions. It is said to appear in front of cheerful people.
Pearl
Platinum If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
HeartGold The horns on its head provide a strong power that enables it to sense people’s emotions.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
White
Black 2 If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Rare Route 102
Emerald
Rare Route 102
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Pyrite Town (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Routes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar)
Platinum
Rare Routes 208, 209 and 212
HeartGold SoulSilver
Swarm Route 34
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Unknown White Forest (White only)
Black 2 White 2
One Trade in Nimbasa City
Dream World
Spooky Manor
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Hatch from Egg
Pokémon Trozei! Huge Storage 1
Endless Level 12
Forever Level 12
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Wish Cave (11F-13F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Treeshroud Forest (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger Sekra Range
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Cargo Ship
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Hinder Cape
Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast Tower: Challenger's Ground
Pokémon Conquest Illusio

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RS PCJP Distribution #1 Charm Ralts Japanese Japan 5 April 25 to May 18, 2003
RS PCJP Distribution #1 Wish Ralts Japanese Japan 5 April 25 to May 18, 2003

GTS events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Kakereru Ralts Japanese GTS 6 April 4 to 10, 2009
Nana Ralts Japanese GTS 7 April 4 to 10, 2009
Toshi Ralts Japanese GTS 5 April 4 to 10, 2009
Yunosuke Ralts Japanese GTS 8 April 4 to 10, 2009

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Pokémon XD TwistedSpoon TwistedSpoon (100%)
Events* Air Mail Air Mail (100%) Bloom Mail Bloom Mail (100%)
Heart Mail Heart Mail (100%) Tunnel Mail Tunnel Mail (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
28
88 - 135 166 - 260
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
Total:
198
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
1/1
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
1/4 ☆☆☆
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
10/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
066 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
1010 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —% 15
1212 Teleport Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
1717 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000 —% 30
2121 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 —% 20
2323 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
2828 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
3232 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
3434 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
3939 Future Sight Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10
4343 Charm Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
4545 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000 06060% 20
5050 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15
5454 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ralts
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM19 Telekinesis Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM51 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 075}}75% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ralts
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GastlyHaunterGengarMisdreavusMismagiusDuskull
DusclopsDusknoirSpiritombLitwickLampentChandelure
Confuse Ray Ghost Status 100% 10
GastlyHaunterGengarKoffingWeezingWobbuffet
YamaskCofagrigus
Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
GrimerMukDuskullDusclopsDusknoirYamask
Cofagrigus
Disable Normal Status 100% 20
GulpinSwalot
Encore Normal Status 100% 5
MisdreavusMismagiusShuppetBanetteYamaskCofagrigus
Grudge Ghost Status —% 5
GastlyHaunterGengarMisdreavusMismagiusDuskull
DusclopsDusknoirYamaskCofagrigus
Mean Look Normal Status —% 5
GrimerMukKoffingWeezingSpiritombLitwick
LampentChandelure
Memento Dark Status 100% 10
ShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsDusknoirSpiritomb
Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30
SolosisDuosionReuniclus
Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10
Chimecho
Synchronoise Psychic Special 70 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ralts in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ralts in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ralts
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
B W B2 W2 Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15
B W B2 W2 Magic Room Psychic Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Pain Split Normal Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Recycle Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snatch Dark Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Trick Psychic Status 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Wonder Room Psychic Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ralts can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ralts cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ralts
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Spooky Manor Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
Spooky Manor Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
  • A superscript level indicates that Ralts can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ralts
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 20+ Purified moves
Shadow Wave File:Box xd 280.png Sing Normal
Shadow Hold Shock Wave Electric
-- Reflect Psychic
-- Confusion Psychic

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS280.png PinRSani280.png 
Acquisition: Hatch
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani280.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 280.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 1%
Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP I sense hostility... I'm scared!
26%-50% HP I'm afraid... I have only about half my HP left...
1%-25% HP I can't take this... I feel faint... Please, help...
Level up I gained a level... But I sense even more hostility...
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I gained a level... But I sense even more hostility...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 280.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 5%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Psychic  Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
( Psychic )
Field move: None
Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 23 Max. exp.: 36
Browser entry  
Ralts moves by teleporting repeatedly. It apparently does not walk very often.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Psychic  Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
( Psychic )
Field move: Tackle 1 field move.png
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry  
While warping from place to place, it launches strange orbs to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Psychic  Psychic Assist.png
( Psychic )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Psy Power 1 field move.png
(Psy Power ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PCP280.png HP: Move: Confusion
Attack: Ability 1: Instinct
Defense: Ability 2: Perception
Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Share
Evolves into Kirlia when its Attack is 44 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Jūbei, Kagekatsu, Tomonobu, and Yoshitsugu

Evolution

Ralts
Unevolved
Ralts
 Psychic 
Rare Candy
Level 20


Kirlia
First evolution
Kirlia
 Psychic 
Rare Candy
Level 30


Gardevoir
Second evolution
Gardevoir
 Psychic 
Dawn Stone
Dawn Stone
(Male)


Gallade
Second evolution
Gallade
 Psychic  Fighting 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 280.png Spr 3e 280.png Spr 3f 280.png Spr b 3r 280.png
Spr 3r 280 s.png Spr 3e 280 s.png Spr 3f 280 s.png Spr b 3r 280 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 280.png Spr 4p 280.png Spr 4h 280.png Spr b 4d 280.png
Spr 4d 280 s.png Spr 4p 280 s.png Spr 4h 280 s.png Spr b 4d 280 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 280.png Spr 5b2 280.png Spr b 5b 280.png
Spr 5b 280 s.png Spr 5b2 280 s.png Spr b 5b 280 s.png
Ralts For other sprites and images, please see Ralts images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Ralts's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex (Platinum only) and the Almia Browser are the same: 157.
  • Ralts's evolution family is one of only three evolution families to have a branch evolution in the second evolutionary event, and the only one whose base level was not introduced in Generation I.
  • Ralts's Pokémon Trozei! sprite is the only one where its eyes are visible. In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, one can see them if one were to view Ralts from below in the Trainer memo; however, it is not a sprite.
  • Although being able to learn Will-O-Wisp by breeding, Ralts was not compatible with the TM that teaches the same move in Generation IV. In Generation V, the situation is reversed, it is now compatible with the TM, but Will-O-Wisp is no longer listed among its Egg Moves (although Ralts will still carry Will-O-Wisp upon hatching if the male parent knows the move, due to it being passed down as with any other machine move would).
  • Ralts is the only Pokémon that has 198 as its base stat total.
    • With this total, this also makes Ralts the weakest Psychic-type Pokémon.
  • Despite the fact that Wally caught his Ralts on Route 102 at level 5 in Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, it is impossible for the player to catch a level 5 Ralts in the entire game, beside by breeding one.
    • This may have been done so Wally could have a "starter" Pokémon at the same level as the player's.
  • Ralts is one of two starter Pokémon owned by a rival to not be given out by a professor.
    • The other one belongs to Silver as he steals his Pokémon from Professor Elm.
    • Ralts is the only starter Pokémon owned by a rival to not be received from a professor in some way.

Origin

Ralts's appearance seems to be based slightly on that of a young child, following the theory that young children can sense feelings easier and more thoroughly than adults. Its red "horns" also resemble the tips of a heart shape.

Name origin

Ralts may be a partial anagram of astral (as in astral body); its other language names seem to follow this. It may also involve relate, referring to the way Ralts will only relate to kind Trainers. It may also be a play on waltz (a type of dance); Ralts' evolutionary family appears to have several similarities to dancers.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ラルトス Ralts From astral, relate, and astral
France Flag.png French Tarsal Possibly an anagram of astral, as in astral body.
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ralts Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Trasla Possibly an anagram of astral, as in astral body.
Italy Flag.png Italian Ralts Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 랄토스 Raltos Transliteration of its Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 拉魯拉絲 / 拉鲁拉丝 Lālǔlāsī Transliteration of its Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links

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