Gardevoir

The Embrace Pokémon
#282 - Gardevoir
Pre-Evolve	Kirlia
Debut	Pokémon: Sapphire Version Pokémon: Ruby Version
Species Info
Type	+
Height	1.6 m (5'03")
Weight	48.4 kg (106.7 lbs.)
Color	White
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Synchronize / Trace
Hidden Ability	Telepathy
Egg Group	Indeterminate
Icon		Sprite
		File:282sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	68	Speed	80
Attack	65	Sp. Attack	125
Defense	65	Sp. Defense	115
Training Info
Catch Rate	045	Hatch Steps	{{{hat}}}
Base Exp.	208	Effort Points	SpA
Happiness	35		SpA
To Lv.100	Slow		SpA

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Gardevoir is an elegant psychic Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation games. It is the third and final form in Ralts's evolutionary line, although starting in the fourth generation Kirlia could alternately evolve into Gallade.

Information

Kirlia can normally evolve into Gardevoir at Level 30. It uses its psychic power to support itself so that it does not feel gravity's pull. Gardevoir has the ability to see into the future by focusing all of its psychokinetic powers into opening a black hole. They do this out of concern for trainers whom they have formed strong bonds with. Gardevoir will always use their full power and risk their lives to protect their trainers.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

Gardevoir has not been found in the wild and can only be achieved by evolving a Kirlia.

Other Games

In Pokémon Trozei!, Gardevoir was found at Secret Storage 12 and Mr. Who's Den. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Teams, Gardevoir appeared to the player Pokémon in dreams due to being the spirit of a Pokémon that died to protect its trainer. Completing the Murky Cave would cause the Gardevoir to be revived at Pokémon Square the next day with no memories of its previous life, and at this point it would join the player's team. In Pokémon Ranger, Gardevoir was found at Sekra Mountain Range. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, they could only be obtained through evolution, although a non-playable Gardevoir also appeared as part of Team Charm, which was featured in its own episode in Explorers of Sky. In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, they appeared at Altru Tower and Capture Arena. Gardevoir also appeared in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs at the Sky Fortress and the Dark Temple.

Other Appearances

Video Games

• In the Super Smash Bros. series, Gardevoir has appeared in each game starting with Super Smash Bros. Brawl as one of the Pokémon that could be summoned at random from the Poké Ball item. When summoned, Gardevoir surrounds itself with a Reflect bubble that bounces back any projectile attacks from outside or within the energy bubble. It has also been represented by a trophy and sticker in Brawl, a trophy in the 3DS/Wii U game and an Advanced-rank Support Spirit (allowing perfect shields to reflect attacks) in Ultimate. When fought against in a Spirit battle, Gardevoir's Spirit would possess Rosalina & Luma, who would be enhanced to reflect projectile attacks, and the Poké Ball version of Gardevoir would be summoned at the battle's beginning.

Other Media

• In the anime, Gardevoir was first featured within an episode of the Hoenn series with the rest of its evolutionary line. It appeared with a Kirlia and was concerned about a sick Ralts, which lead them to attack Max after a misunderstanding which was eventually cleared up. A later episode during the Sinnoh series featured Ash's group helping a trainer named Melodi to save her Gardevoir from Hunter J, which was helped by the deep psychic bond that Gardevoir shared with her. Other Gardevoir have appeared mainly in minor appearances.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Gardevoir was only shown in a chapter of the Emerald arc as a rental Pokémon that Emerald used in the Battle Factory.

Trivia

• Its name seems to be a combination of the French words "garde" (which means "to guard") and "devoir" (which means "duty") due to the way they protect their trainers.