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Kirlia Emotion Pokémon キルリア Kirlia #281 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Fairy
Abilities Synchronize or Trace Telepathy Hidden Ability
Gender ratio     50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Human-LikeGen VIII and Amorphous Hatch time 5140 - 5396 steps
Height 2'07" 0.8 m	Weight 44.5 lbs. 20.2 kg
Base experience yield 140 Gen. III-IV 97 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kirlia (Japanese: キルリア Kirlia) is a dual-type Psychic/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Psychic-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Ralts starting at level 20 and evolves into Gardevoir starting at level 30. If male, it can also evolve into Gallade when exposed to a Dawn Stone.

Biology

Kirlia is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon that appears to be wearing a tutu. Most of its body is colored white, and there are three ruffles on each hip. Beneath the ruffles, it has skinny green legs with long, pointed feet. Its arms are also thin with two digits each. It has green hair that covers most of its face and reaches its shoulders on either side, resembling two ponytails. Large, red eyes are visible on either side of the hair that covers its face. On each side of its head is a flat, red horn that resembles a hairpin.

Kirlia's horns are used to amplify its psychokinetic power and distort the air around it. The distortion in the air causes scenery mirages and can cause a rip in regions. This ability also allows Kirlia to see into the past. It enjoys dancing on sunny mornings, and grows beautiful when exposed to a Trainer with positive emotions. Kirlia inhabits urban areas.

In the anime

Major appearances

Kirlia debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker, under the ownership of Butler. It was used for a magic act during the Millennium Festival, and later to fight an Absol.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, Elijah used a Kirlia in a movie where it played the damsel in distress in the movie, being taken by an Exploud and later rescued by Plusle and Minun.

In Do I Hear a Ralts?, a wild Kirlia and Gardevoir sent Team Rocket flying when they cornered Max and Snorunt while they were caring for a Ralts and taking it to the Pokémon Center. However, Kirlia and Gardevoir thought Max was also trying to steal Ralts. When Ralts blocked Kirlia and Gardevoir's Psychic, the two Pokémon calmed down and left. Later, Kirlia and Gardevoir sent James blasting off, as Ralts had already launched Jessie and Meowth away for posing as Gardevoir and Kirlia, respectively.

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

In a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty!, a Kirlia was one of J's bounties. In the present day, Melodi owned another Kirlia. It was used to help Ash and his friends find out where J and her minions will strike next, after they stole Meowth, Ash's Pikachu, and Melodi's Gardevoir.

In Double-Time Battle Training!, Zoey used a male Kirlia, along with her Leafeon, in a Double Battle against Dawn's Cyndaquil and Mamoswine. In A Grand Fight for Winning!, he was revealed to have evolved into a Gallade.

Minor appearances

Kirlia made its main series debut in a flashback in Delcatty Got Your Tongue, under the ownership of a Coordinator. It was defeated by Dr. Abby's Skitty during the Battle Stage of the Grand Festival.

A Coordinator's Kirlia appeared in What I Did for Love!.

In Three Jynx and a Baby!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Kirlia.

In a flashback in The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai attacked a Kirlia and gave it nightmares. Alicia, Alice's grandmother, treated Kirlia and woke it up, along with a Roserade and Luxray.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Kirlia was living at Pokémon Hills.

A Kirlia appeared in BWS01.

A Kirlia appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

A Kirlia appeared in Grooming Furfrou!

A Kirlia appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.

In A Showcase Debut!, a Performer's Kirlia competed in the Coumarine City Showcase.

Two Kirlia appeared in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!, with one under the ownership of a Psychic and the other under the ownership of a Trainer.

In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Kirlia attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Kirlia was living at the Nebel Plateau.

A Kirlia appeared in a flashback in This Magik Moment!.

A Trainer's Kirlia appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

A Trainer's Kirlia appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP020 Kirlia Dawn's Pokédex Kirlia, the Emotion Pokémon. Kirlia uses the horns on its head to amplify its Psychic powers, and when this occurs, reality becomes warped, and past events can be seen. DP155 Kirlia Ash's Pokédex Kirlia, the Emotion Pokémon. Kirlia is able to sense the feelings of its Trainer, and when it becomes happy, it will start to dance.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

A Kirlia appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

A Kirlia appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

Kanetsugu owns a Kirlia.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Rara

Ruby has a Ralts that evolved into a Kirlia, nicknamed Rara. While he was with Wally, Wally wound up keeping Rara (then still a Ralts) after an earthquake separated Ruby and Wally. In Prior to Rayquaza Redemption I, she evolved into Kirlia. Rara was returned to Ruby when he met up with Wally again. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter, Rara evolved into a Gardevoir while under Sapphire's training.

A Kirlia caught by Crystal and lent to Emerald for his Battle Pike challenge appeared in Moving Past Milotic.

In Omega Alpha Adventure 0, Sapphire is revealed to have obtained a male Kirlia, nicknamed Kirly. In the same chapter, Kirly evolved into Gallade when Sapphire accidentally unearthed a Dawn Stone and kicked it towards him.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

A Battle Girl used a Kirlia against Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Koya.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Kirlia appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure, under the ownership of Kanetsugu.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Kirlia appeared in Rare Pokémon!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Kirlia (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III   Hoenn #030   Kanto #— 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, composing mirages of nonexistent scenery. Emerald A Kirlia has the psychic power to compose a rip in the regions and see into the past. 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
Generation IV   Sinnoh Pt: #158   Johto #— Diamond It is highly perceptive of its Trainer's feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy. Pearl Platinum If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. HeartGold It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the past. SoulSilver
Generation V     Unova #— Black If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. White Black 2 If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. White 2
Generation VI   Kalos Central #065   Hoenn #030 X The cheerful spirit of its Trainer gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy. Y It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the past. Omega 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. Alpha 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, composes mirages of nonexistent scenery.
Generation VII   Alola #—   Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII   Galar #121   Galar Isle of Armor #035 Sword If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. Shield It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the past.

 

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III   Ruby Sapphire Evolve Ralts Emerald Evolve Ralts FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Ralts
Generation IV   Diamond Pearl Routes 203 and 204 (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 212 Route 209 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Ralts Pal Park Field
Generation V   Black Trade White Evolve Ralts Black 2 White 2 Evolve Ralts
Generation VI   X Y Friend Safari (Fairy) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Ralts
Generation VII   Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Ralts Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII   Sword Shield Rolling Fields (Wanderer) Bridge Field, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle)

 

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III   Pinball: R&S Evolve Ralts Trozei! Endless Level 7, Endless Level 9, Forever Level 56, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Solar Cave (10F-15F) Ranger Kisara Plain, Sekra Range
Generation IV   MD Time MD Darkness Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F) MD Sky Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F) Ranger: SoA Chroma Ruins PokéPark Wii Iceberg Zone Ranger: GS Daybreak Ruins, Dark Temple
Generation V   Rumble Blast Tower: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B2F Conquest Illusio Rumble U Model Train Room: Rush Hour
Generation VI   Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 1 Shuffle Albens Town: Stage 223 Prasino Woods: Stage 564 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Meteorite Parkland (All Areas)
Generation VII   Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Jirachi Sea, Gengar Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII   Café Mix Café Upgrades: Order #46

 

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 38		98 - 145	186 - 280
Attack: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Defense: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 278	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 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 13/18 ★★☆

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Flying 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Ice 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1×

Weak to: Poison 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2×

Immune to: Dragon 0×

Resistant to: Fighting ¼× Psychic ½×

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Dragon-type  moves is 1×. Due to the conversion to  Fairy-type , the effectiveness of  Dragon-type ,  Steel-type  and  Poison-type  moves was 1×,  Dark-type  and  Bug-type  was 2× and  Fighting-type  moves was ½× prior to Generation VI.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 1 Growl Normal Status — 100% 40 1 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15 1 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 1 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 9 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 12 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 50 100% 10 15 Teleport Psychic Status — —% 20 18 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20 23 Life Dew Water Status — —% 10 28 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 33 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20 38 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 43 Heal Pulse Psychic Status — —% 10 48 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100 100% 15 53 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 TM10 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status — —% 25 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 TM29 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status — 85% 15 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM40 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status — —% 10 TM59 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status — —% 5 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status — —% 10 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 50 100% 10 TM89 Misty Terrain Fairy Status — —% 10 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 80 100% 10 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR30 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100% 10 TR37 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 TR38 Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special — 100% 20 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100% 10 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 80 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Grudge Ghost Status — —% 5 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kirlia in Generation VIII 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 Kirlia in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP Triple Axel Ice Physical 20 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kirlia Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status — 100% 20 III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20 III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15 III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status — 100% 20 III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20 III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15 III IV V VI VII Lucky Chant × Normal Status — —% 30 III IV V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15 III IV V VI VII Nightmare × Ghost Status — 100% 15 III IV V VI VII Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status — —% 10 III IV V VI VII Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20 III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20 III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 75 100% 15 III IV V VI VII Sing Normal Status — 55% 15 III IV V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status — —% 10 III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 III IV V VI VII Synchronoise × Psychic Special 120 100% 10 III IV V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status — —% 15 III IV V VI VII Torment Dark Status — 100% 15 III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10 III IV V VI VII Wish Normal Status — —% 10

A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kirlia Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kirlia × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Double Slap	Kirlia (Legendary Treasures RC9)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team   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 Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: None Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 56 Browser entry R-027 When Kirlia spins on its feet, it will teleport to obscure itself.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: (Teleport ×-) Browser entry R-158 While warping from place to place, it launches strange orbs to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Psychic Poké Assist: (present) Psychic Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Psychic Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-134/N-193 It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.75 seconds Base HP: 44   Base Attack: 67 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Kirlia is always playing in the Iceberg Zone. You became friends with her when you decorated the Ice Tree.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: She likes beautiful and exciting things. She came to the Tech Area to discover the beauty hidden in everyday things.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Psyshock Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Instinct Ability 2: Perception Ability 3: Share Defense: ★ Speed: ★★ Evolves from Ralts when its Attack is 44 or higher Evolves into Gardevoir when its Attack is 75 or higher Evolves into Gallade after battling while its male Warrior is equipped with a Dawn Stone Range: 3 Perfect Links: Jūbei, Kagekatsu, Tomonobu, and Yoshitsugu
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fairy Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fairy Attack Power: 40 - 105  10 #297 Eject Removes one non-Support Pokémon icon without fail. Skill Swapper: Shot Out
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 116 Base Attack: 117 Base Defense: 90 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 100 →  100 + 1 →  (male only) Fast Attacks: Confusion, Charge Beam Charged Attacks: Psychic, Disarming Voice, Shadow Sneak, Draining Kiss×, Frustration‡, Return‡

 

Event forms in Pokémon GO

Top hat

Evolution

Unevolved Ralts  Psychic  Fairy	Level 20 →	First evolution Kirlia  Psychic  Fairy	Level 30 →	Second evolution Gardevoir  Psychic  Fairy
			Dawn Stone (Male) →	Second evolution Gallade  Psychic  Fighting

 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III   Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV   Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver         Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V   Black White   Black 2 White 2     Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI   X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire     Front Back   Front Back
Generation VII   Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon     Front Back   Front Back
Generation VIII   Sword Shield   HOME

 

Trivia

• Kirlia shares its category with Mesprit and Indeedee. They are all known as Emotion Pokémon.
• Kirlia's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex (Platinum only) and the Almia Browser are the same: 158.
• Kirlia and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the Amorphous and Human-Like Egg Groups.

Origin

Kirlia seems to be based a young, feminine ballet dancer and the concept of empathy. The white frills surrounding its body resemble a tutu, and its thin, pointed legs make it appear as if it is standing en pointe and wearing green tights. Its hair is styled into pigtails, with its horns positioned like barettes or scrunchies. The red horns also resemble two halves of a heart, which may relate to its ability to sense emotions.

Name origin

Kirlia may be derived from Kirlian photography (a special way of taking pictures that supposedly reveals psychic energy auras around subjects).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning  Japanese キルリア Kirlia From Kirlian photography  French Kirlia Same as English name  Spanish Kirlia Same as English name  German Kirlia Same as English name  Italian Kirlia Same as English name  Korean 킬리아 Kirlia Transliteration of its Japanese name  Cantonese Chinese      Mandarin Chinese 奇魯莉安 / 奇鲁莉安 Qílǔlì'ān Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 克里安 Kèlǐ'ān

[hide]More languages  Russian Кирлия Kirliya Transcription of English name  Thai เคอเรีย Khoeria Transcription of Japanese name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related articles

• Diantha's Kirlia
• Rara

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