Competitive Information for Kirlia [Scarlet/Violet]
Psychic / Fairy
Abilities:
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
This Pokemon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
On switch-in, or when it can, this Pokemon copies a random adjacent foe's Ability.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Kirlia? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Kirlia is here! This brilliant Pokémon is Psychic and Fairy-typed and ready to shine! Kirlia is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Kirlia below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Dazzling Gleam / Alluring Voice
- Thunderbolt
- Mystical Fire / Hyper Voice
Kirlia shows a distinguished Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. It tries to overwhelm foes with forceful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Mystical Fire was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Kirlia on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Alluring Voice is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Mystical Fire is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Kirlia? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Alluring Voice
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Icy Wind
Kirlia makes an an extraordinary Special Sweeper in double battles. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using potent special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
◆ Alluring Voice is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 208 Def / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Dazzling Gleam / Alluring Voice
- Thunderbolt
- Trick Room
Kirlia is an outstanding Defensive Trick Roomer to use for single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Kirlia from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Mystical Fire was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Kirlia on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Alluring Voice is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
Poison moves are bad against Steel.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Kirlia is: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Psychic or Fairy ) could also prove beneficial.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Mystical Fire / Hyper Voice
Kirlia is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Mystical Fire was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Mystical Fire is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt / Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
Kirlia is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Shadow Ball / Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Shadow Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast / Mystical Fire
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Thunderbolt / Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Thunderbolt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Mystical Fire is a special TERA-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Hyper Voice
Kirlia is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast / Grass Knot
- Dazzling Gleam
- Thunderbolt / Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Thunderbolt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Grass Knot is a special TERA-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Thunderbolt / Hyper Voice
Kirlia is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Thunderbolt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast / Icy Wind
- Dazzling Gleam
- Mystical Fire / Hyper Voice
Kirlia is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Mystical Fire was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Icy Wind is a special TERA-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Mystical Fire is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Thunderbolt
Kirlia is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Shadow Ball / Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Shadow Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Shadow Ball / Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
Kirlia is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Shadow Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Kirlia
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Thunderbolt / Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kirlia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status. Thunderbolt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Water moveset for Kirlia
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 152 Hp / 104 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Hyper Voice
Kirlia is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Kirlia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Kirlia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Kirlia it also gets that status.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Kirlia recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kirlia can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Kirlia.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kirlia can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Kirlia
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Shadow Sneak
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Kirlia's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Kirlia
- Destiny Bond
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Taunt
- Teleport
Common Effort Values for Kirlia in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Kirlia's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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