Gardevoir (#0282) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP68128–175246–340

Atk6563–128121–251

Def6563–128121–251

SpA125117–194229–383

SpD115108–183211–361

Spe8076–145148–284

Total518Higher than 78% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Gardevoir outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ghost2×Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Psychic½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIceDarkFairy

Abilities

Synchronize
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Trace
Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#26 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Gardevoirite (95.3%) · Trace (70.9%) · Modest (66%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (29.8%)

Moves Hyper Voice, Protect, Expanding Force, Mystical Fire

Singles

#71 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Gardevoirite (82.7%) · Trace (92.5%) · Modest (77.2%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (17.3%)

Moves Hyper Voice, Mystical Fire, Vacuum Wave, Psychic Noise

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

11.56% of teams · rank #15 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Trace
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

Moonblast
Trick
Psychic
Healing Wish

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players8.72%
Rated 1500+9.4%
Rated 1630+11.56%
Rated 1760+14.01%

Usage by month

Oct 202511.56%

Moves

Moonblast98%
Trick90.1%
Psychic49.4%
Healing Wish48.9%
Psyshock31.8%
Focus Blast19.3%
Mystical Fire19%
Psychic Noise11.3%
Thunder Wave5.9%
Calm Mind4.2%

Items

Choice Scarf72.2%
Choice Specs19.8%
Leftovers3.4%
Assault Vest1.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots1.3%
Life Orb0.9%

Abilities

97.7%
2.3%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe40.6%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe25.7%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe23.8%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.7%
Bold 240 HP / 252 Def / 16 SpA1.8%

Tera types

Fairy74.8%
Fire7.9%
Water5.2%
Psychic3.3%

Common teammates

Cyclizar39%
Noivern35.9%
Entei32.6%
Krookodile26.8%
Empoleon24.2%
Slowbro24%
Gastrodon18.7%
Chesnaught16.1%

Checks & counters

Replica Team codes

Mega Charizard Yby LenVGC · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
QGYAG5WE3CSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

#0280RaltsPsychicFairy
1. Level 20#0281KirliaPsychicFairy
  1. Level 30#0282GardevoirPsychicFairy
  2. Use Dawn Stone (male)#0475GalladePsychicFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 21

EvoDazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

1CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

1Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Heal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

1Healing WishUser faints. Its replacement has its HP fully restored and any major status effect removed.PsychicStatus——10

1Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

1Mystical FireHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FireSpec75100%10

9HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

12Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

15TeleportImmediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise.PsychicStatus——20

18PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

23Life DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10

28WishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

35Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

42PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

49MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

56Dream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15

63Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 65

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM201Misty ExplosionIf Misty Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has its power increased by 50%.FairySpec100100%5

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Embrace Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#031Extended Sinnoh#159Central Kalos#066New Hoenn#031Galar#122Isle of Armor#036Hisui#103Paldea#064Kitakami#059Lumiose#089

It will dedicate itself to defending a master it has come to adore. Its pure white dress, reminiscent of those worn by ladies of nobility, is the dress of one who is willing to risk their life.
Legends: Arceus
It unleashes psychokinetic energy at full power when protecting a Trainer it has bonded closely with.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
To protect its Trainer, it will expend all its psychic power to create a small black hole.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X · Shield
It will try to guard its trusted Trainer with its life. It has the ability to see the future.
Diamond · Pearl
It has the power to predict the future. Its power peaks when it is protecting its TRAINER.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · Sword
It apparently does not feel the pull of gravity because it supports itself with psychic power. It will give its life to protect its TRAINER.
Emerald
GARDEVOIR has the psychokinetic power to distort the dimensions and create a small black hole. This Pokémon will try to protect its TRAINER even at the risk of its own life.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
GARDEVOIR has the ability to read the future. If it senses impending danger to its TRAINER, this Pokémon is said to unleash its psychokinetic energy at full power.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: サーナイト
Japanese (romaji): Sirnight
Korean: 가디안
Chinese (Traditional): 沙奈朵
Chinese (Simplified): 沙奈朵
French: Gardevoir
German: Guardevoir
Spanish: Gardevoir
Italian: Gardevoir

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 233
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-LikeAmorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 12 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 12 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60