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Kirlia キルリア Kirlia
Artwork from R/S/E
National Dex	#281
Johto Dex	#—
Hoenn Dex	#030
Sinnoh Dex	#—
Fiore Browser	R-027
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Type	Psychic
Species	Emotion Pokémon
Height	2′07″ (0.8m)
Weight	44.5 lbs. (20.2kg)
Abilities	Synchronize
	Trace
Egg group	Indeterminate
Time to hatch	5,120 steps
Effort yield	2 SpA
Exp. yield	140 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,250,000 exp.
Gender	50% ♀ / 50% ♂
Pokédex color	White
Catch rate	120
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Kirlia (Japanese: キルリア Kirlia) is a Psychic-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Base stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 5.9 Trivia 5.9.1 Origin 5.9.1.1 Name origin 5.10 In other languages 6 External links

Biology

Physiology

Kirlia has a white body and looks as if it's wearing a mini-skirt. Kirlia has skinny, green legs. Kirlia's hair doesn't block its eyes as much as Ralts's hair does. Kirlia's hair has bangs that reach down to its shoulders and the two red horns have shifted their position.

Gender differences

No physical differences, but a male Kirlia can evolve into an Gallade when exposed to a Dawn Stone or evolve into Gardevoir when it reaches Level 30, no matter what gender it is.

Special abilities

Kirlia's abilities are about the same as Ralts's are, only stronger. Whenever Kirlia uses its Psychic abilities, the space around it becomes distorted.

Behavior

Kirlia's beauty grows whenever it receives positive vibes from its trainer. Kirlia like to dance during sunny mornings.

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Kirlia first appeared in Jirachi: Wishmaker. Butler used the Emotion Pokémon for a magic act and to fight Absol.

Elijah used a Kirlia in a movie for Lights, Camerupt, Action. The Emotion Pokémon had a "damsel-in-distress" role for the movie it was used in.

Kirlia also appeared in Do I Hear a Ralts? alongside its evolved form, Gardevoir. Both of them sent Jessie, James and Meowth flying when the Rocket Trio cornered Max and Ash's Snorunt while they were hurrying to send Ralts to the Pokémon Center. However, Kirlia and Gardevoir thought that Max was also stealing Ralts, too. When Ralts blocked Kirlia and Gardevoir's Psychic, all hostilities were ignored and the two other Psychic Pokémon left. Kirlia and Gardevoir appeared once more at the near-end of the episode to send James flying (Ralts already launched Jessie and Meowth for posing themselves as a Gardevoir and Kirlia).

A Kirlia was living in an abandoned mining colony in Fear Factor Phony. Jessie's Wobbuffet fell in love with the Emotion Pokémon.

Two Kirlia appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty!. One appearing in a flashback, being one of Pokémon Hunter J's stolen Pokémon, and the other used by Melodi so Ash and his friends can find out where Pokémon Hunter J and her minions will strike next after Ash's Pikachu, Melodi's Gardevoir and Team Rocket's Meowth got stolen.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Ruby has a Ralts, nicknamed Ruru. While he was with Wally, Wally wound up keeping Ruru after an earthquake seperated Ruby and Wally. Ruru was returned to Ruby when he met up with Wally again.

In the TCG

Main article: Kirlia (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
III	Ruby	It is said that a Kirlia that is exposed to the positive emotions of its Trainer grows beautiful. This Pokémon controls psychokinetic powers with its highly developed brain.
	Sapphire	Kirlia uses the horns on its head to amplify its psychokinetic power. When the Pokémon uses its power, the air around it becomes distorted, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery.
	Emerald	A Kirlia has the psychic power to create a rip in the dimensions and see into the future. It is said to dance with pleasure on sunny mornings.
	FireRed	The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
	LeafGreen	The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy.
IV	Diamond	It is highly perceptive of its Trainer's feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.
	Pearl	It is highly perceptive of its Trainer's feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Evolve Ralts
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Evolve Ralts
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	None	Trade
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Evolve Ralts
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Rare	Routes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar)
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	Pal Park		Field

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Ralts
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 7 Endless Level 9 Forever Level 56 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Solar Cave (10F-15F)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains Sekra Mountain Range
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Nurue Ruins

Base stats

HP:	38
Attack:	35
Defense:	35
SpAtk:	65
SpDef:	55
Speed:	50

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Bug: 2× Ghost: 2× Dark: 2×	Fighting: ½× Psychic: ½×	Normal: 1× Flying: 1× Poison: 1× Ground: 1× Rock: 1× Steel: 1× Grass: 1× Fire: 1× Water: 1× Electric: 1× Ice: 1× Dragon: 1×

Learnset

Kirlia is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Level	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Magical Leaf (FR/LG) Growl Confusion Double Team Teleport	Growl Confusion Double Team Teleport
6	Confusion	Confusion
10		Double Team
11	Double Team
12		Teleport
16	Teleport
17		Lucky Chant
21	Calm Mind
22		Magical Leaf
25		Calm Mind
26	Psychic
31		Psychic
33	Imprison
36		Imprison
39		Future Sight
40	Future Sight
45		Charm
47	Hypnosis
50		Hypnosis
53		Dream Eater
54	Dream Eater

By TM/HM

#	Generation III	Generation IV
TM04	Calm Mind	Calm Mind
TM06	Toxic	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12	Taunt	Taunt
TM16	Light Screen	Light Screen
TM17	Protect	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Safeguard	Safeguard
TM21	Frustration	Frustration
TM24	Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM27	Return	Return
TM29	Psychic	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball
TM32	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect	Reflect
TM34	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM41	Torment	Torment
TM42	Facade	Facade
TM43	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest
TM45	Attract	Attract
TM46	Thief	Thief
TM48	Skill Swap	Skill Swap
TM49	Snatch	Snatch
TM56		Fling
TM57		Charge Beam
TM58		Endure
TM67		Recycle
TM70		Flash
TM73		Thunder Wave
TM77		Psych Up
TM78		Captivate
TM82		Sleep Talk
TM83		Natural Gift
TM85		Dream Eater
TM86		Grass Knot
TM87		Swagger
TM90		Substitute
TM91		Trick Room
HM05	Flash

By breeding

Generation III:

• Destiny Bond
• Disable
• Mean Look
• Memento
• Will-O-Wisp

Generation IV:

• Confuse Ray
• Destiny Bond
• Disable
• Grudge
• Mean Look
• Memento
• Shadow Sneak
• Will-O-Wisp

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -19%	Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP	Your cheerful energy turns into my power!
26%-50% HP	This might be bad. My HP has slipped to about halfway down.
1%-25% HP	I'm sorry... My psychic power is almost drained...
Level Up	I've leveled up! I'll spin and dance some more!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:	Loops: 5	Minimum Experience: 36
Poké Assist:	Field Move: None	Maximum Experience: 56
When Kirlia spins on its feet, it will teleport to obscure itself.
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage
Group:	Poké Assist:	Field Move: Teleport

Evolution

Basic Ralts
	Level 20 Kirlia	Level 30 Gardevoir
		Dawn Stone (Male) Gallade

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
	Image:Spr 3r 281.png			Image:Spr 3f 281.png
	Image:Spr 3r 281 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 281 s.gif	Image:Spr 3f 281 s.png		Image:Spr b g3 281 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
			Image:Spr 4p 281.png
			Image:Spr 4p 281 s.png			Image:Spr b g4 281 s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Kirlia images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Kirlia bears a striking resemblance to Cosmo from Sonic X. Cosmo's sister, Galaxina, also bears a resemblance to a shiny Kirlia.
• Kirlia always looks like they're dancing a ballet

Origin

Kirlia resembles a ballerina.

Name origin

Kirlia's name is derived from Kirlian photography, a special way of taking pictures that supposedly reveals psychic energy auras around subjects.

In other languages

• German: Kirlia
• French: Kirlia
• Korean: 킬리아 Kirlia

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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