Gardevoir (Pokémon)
Gardevoir (Japanese: サーナイト Sirknight) is a dual-type Psychic/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Psychic-type Pokémon.
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It evolves from Kirlia starting at level 30. It is one of Ralts's final forms, the other being Gallade.
Gardevoir can Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir using the Gardevoirite.
Biology
Gardevoir is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon whose body resembles a flowing gown. Most of its body is white, but its hair, arms, and the underside of its gown are green. Its hair curls over its face and down the sides of its head. Behind its red eyes are short spikes, resembling a masquerade mask. It has long arms with three fingers on each hand and slender white legs. A red, fin-like horn extends from its chest, and a shorter, more rounded horn extends from the back. A band of green on its chest extends to the center of the front horn and connects to its sleeve-like arms.
As Mega Gardevoir, it turns almost completely white; only its hair remains green. Its gown becomes longer and wider, resembling a bridal gown. The forearms are slightly thicker with a pointed extension above the elbow, resembling gloves. Its facial spikes are larger and now curl upwards. In contrast, its hair is now shorter and more tightly curled. There are now two horns in the center of its chest, extending to either side. These horns are said to be a physical manifestation of this Pokémon's heart, and it is able to use tremendous psychic power now that it is open.[1]
Gardevoir is able to see the future using its psychic powers. Additionally, it is able to create small black holes, distort dimensions, and support itself without feeling the pull of gravity. Its power reaches its peak when protecting its Trainer, whom it will protect with its life. This Pokémon inhabits urban areas.
In the anime
Main series




Diantha's Gardevoir
Diantha owns a Gardevoir, which debuted in The Bonds of Evolution!. It can also Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir.
Other
In Do I Hear a Ralts?, a wild Gardevoir and Kirlia 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, Gardevoir and Kirlia thought Max was also trying to steal Ralts. When Ralts blocked Gardevoir and Kirlia's Psychic, the two Pokémon calmed down and left. Later, Gardevoir and Kirlia sent James blasting off, as Ralts had already launched Jessie and Meowth away for posing as Gardevoir and Kirlia, respectively.
In Mutiny in the Bounty, J stole Melodi's Gardevoir. It proved to have a deep psychic connection with its Trainer and was able to hear her thoughts.
In Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!, a Gardevoir is Concordia's main Pokémon. It reappeared in Secrets From Out of the Fog! and What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Shiny Gardevoir that can Mega Evolve is Kimia's main Pokémon.
Minor appearances
Gardevoir debuted in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
Gardevoir made its main series debut in Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry.
In Spontaneous Combusken, a Coordinator's Gardevoir competed in the Chrysanthemum Contest.
A Gardevoir appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, a Trainer's Gardevoir was a passenger on a cruise ship.
A Gardevoir that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Mega Gardevoir appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In Loading the Dex!, a Gardevoir, Glaceon, and Lopunny were in a fantasy that Meowth had after an encounter with a Mimikyu. However, the trio was really Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar using illusory disguises.
In A Talent for Imitation!, a Gardevoir was the costar of a Ditto in a movie directed by Kublock, about Gardevoir twins.
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Gardevoir briefly appeared in Letter, where it was pushing a cart full of medicine down a hallway when Tommy first arrives at the hospital so that he can visit John.
A Gardevoir appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Bede.
In the manga


Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
Gardevoir is one of the Pokémon owned by Rocco. He mainly uses its Teleport for quick escapes.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Rara
- Main article: Diantha's Gardevoir
In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, during Emerald's Battle Factory challenge, a Gardevoir is seen as one of the rental Pokémon he used, defeating a Spheal.
A Gardevoir appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a Lady.
In Sylveon Enchants, a Trainer's Gardevoir was at the Mini-game Corner.
The Kalos Champion Diantha owns a Gardevoir that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir. She first appeared in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change.
In Omega Alpha Adventure 0, Ruby's Kirlia, nicknamed Rara, evolved into a Gardevoir while training alongside Sapphire's Kirlia, Kirly. In Omega Alpha Adventure 20, she received a Gardevoirite from the Meteor Village Elder, allowing Ruby to Mega Evolve her into Mega Gardevoir.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
A Gardevoir appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team, as a Pokémon who protected its human friend—albeit sacrificing its own life—a thousand years earlier.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
When summoned from a Poké Ball, it will go across the stage using Reflect to protect the summoner (and teammates) from any projectile attacks.
Trophy information
"An Embrace Pokémon. Despite its elegant and feminine features, there can be male and female Gardevoir. A Psychic-type, it has the ability to see the future and levitate. It's a brave Pokémon who will risk its own life to protect its trainer. It uses the ability Synchronize to pass on status problems like paralysis, poison, and burns to the foe."
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Gardevoir reappears as a Poké Ball summon in both versions of the fourth iteration of the series. Once again, it uses Reflect to bounce off projectiles.
Gardevoir also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA: Gardevoir is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon, bearing an elegant appearance that male and female Gardevoir share. In Smash Bros., it uses Reflect to turn back projectiles and items launched toward it. Helpfully, it won't affect any of the shots from the player who summoned it. Take advantage of this!
PAL: This Psychic- and Fairy-type may look like a woman in a long dress, but there are both male and female Gardevoir out there! If you get one in battle, it'll use Reflect, creating a barrier that stops projectiles from hitting you and your allies. It won't block any of your shots, though, so feel free to fire all the projectiles you like!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Gardevoir returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. Once again, it uses Reflect to bounce off projectiles. Gardevoir also appears as a Spirit.
Pokkén Tournament
- Main article: Gardevoir (Pokkén Tournament)
Gardevoir is a Technique-type playable character in Pokkén Tournament. Moves it can use include Psyshock, Future Sight, Energy Ball, Stored Power, Moonblast, Calm Mind, Dazzling Gleam, Teleport, Psychic, and Magical Leaf. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Fairy Tempest.
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- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Gardevoir is the spirit of a Pokémon who sacrificed herself for her trainer. She comes to the player in their dreams, explaining things and generally appearing after important periods in the game. She is revived later in the game, but doesn't remember anything about her previous life.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Gardevoir is a member of Team Charm. She knew Wigglytuff from long ago. Together, they and the player's team explore Aegis Cave and defeat Regigigas.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Along with their role in Explorers of Time/Darkness, Team Charm debut in their own special episode, Here Comes Team Charm!. The story extends to how they meet Wigglytuff and Team AWD.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Team Charm is also present in Super Mystery Dungeon. In this game, Gardevoir has a connection to Gengar, hinting that she may be the same Gardevoir that appeared in Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
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| RS | Pokémon Center New York Spring Fling Gardevoir | English | United States | 35 | April 19 to 25, 2004 |
| BW | JR Kyushu Train Station Gardevoir | Japanese | Japan | 50 | April 23 to May 6, 2012 |
| XYORAS | Kimia's Gardevoir | Japanese region | Online | 50 |
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| XYORAS | XY&Z Gardevoir | Korean region | Online | 100 | September 20 to November 15, 2016 |
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
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117 - 194 | 229 - 383 | |
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
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Gardevoir is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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Trivia
- Gardevoir's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex (Platinum only) and the Almia Browser are the same: 159.
- Gardevoir's Attack and Special Attack stats are the reverse of Gallade's, while their other stats are identical.
- Mega Gardevoir has the highest base Special Attack of all Fairy-type Pokémon and the highest Special Defense stat of all non-Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon.
- Gardevoir and Gallade are the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution that are in the same evolutionary family.
- As of Generation VIII, Gardevoir and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the Amorphous and Human-Like Egg Groups.
- The trophy descriptions for Gardevoir in both Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U point out the fact that Gardevoir can be both genders, despite sporting a feminine-looking design. This is never brought up in any other Pokémon-related media.
Origin
Gardevoir seems to be based on a feminine principal ballet dancer as well as the concept of empathy. The long, white frills surrounding its body resemble a floor-length dress, and its thin, pointed legs make it appear as if it is standing en pointe and wearing white tights. Its hair is styled into a bob cut, and the short spikes behind its eyes resemble a masquerade mask. Its red horns resemble half of a heart symbol and seem to pierce its chest, implying that its ability to sense emotions is even stronger than its pre-evolved forms since the horns are connected directly to its heart.
Gardevoir's Fairy type and protective nature over its Trainer seem to be inspired by guardian angels, and its flowing, white body is reminiscent of ghosts or spirits such as a White Lady. Its large head, minimal facial features, and frail physique are similar to anesama ningyō, a type of Japanese paper doll.
Mega Gardevoir appears to be based on a ballroom dancer wearing a large ball gown and evening gloves.
Name origin
Gardevoir may be a combination of the French words garde (to guard; referring to how it defends its Trainer) or garder (to keep) and voir (to see; referring to its Psychic powers) or devoir (duty).
Sirknight may be a combination of sir (an honorific for male knights) and knight (a brave, noble warrior). It could also be read as さあ、ナイト saa, naito ("Come here, Knight").
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