Kirlia 
→
Gardevoir
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,539 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Gardevoir
Gardevoir is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,539 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Gardevoir has base stats of 237 Attack, 195 Defense, and 169 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 601.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 237, Gardevoir is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Gardevoir is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Windy weather, Gardevoir receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Gardevoir is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 20 | +15 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
| Charge Beam | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Charm STAB | Fairy | 20 | +11 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Magical Leaf | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Dazzling Gleam STAB | Fairy | 100 | -70 | - | 110 | -70 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Triple Axel | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Synchronoise ELITE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Gardevoir takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Gardevoir takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Gardevoir
Top Pokémon to use when battling Gardevoir in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Eternatus
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 4 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 6 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 7 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
Naganadel
| Poison Dragon | 263 | 159 | 177 | 3,630 |
| 9 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 10 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
🏆 Gardevoir PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,492 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,491 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 1,494 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2,494 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 30 | 2,491 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 2,497 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 31 | 2,495 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 30 | 2,495 |
| 9 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 31 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 30 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Gardevoir IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,652 | 1,326 | 1,767 | 2,209 | 3,093 | 3,507 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,644 | 1,322 | 1,763 | 2,203 | 3,085 | 3,498 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,645 | 1,322 | 1,763 | 2,204 | 3,086 | 3,499 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,628 | 1,314 | 1,751 | 2,189 | 3,065 | 3,476 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,625 | 1,312 | 1,749 | 2,187 | 3,062 | 3,472 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,604 | 1,302 | 1,735 | 2,170 | 3,038 | 3,444 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,580 | 1,290 | 1,720 | 2,150 | 3,010 | 3,413 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,599 | 1,299 | 1,732 | 2,166 | 3,032 | 3,438 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,533 | 1,266 | 1,688 | 2,110 | 2,955 | 3,350 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,303 | 1,151 | 1,535 | 1,919 | 2,687 | 3,046 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Gardevoir with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,507 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,093 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,688 - 1,767 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,110 - 2,209 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,688 - 1,767 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,266 - 1,326 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Gardevoir with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 3,093 |
| 2 | 3,093 | 27 | 3,093 |
| 3 | 3,093 | 28 | 3,093 |
| 4 | 3,093 | 29 | 3,093 |
| 5 | 417 | 30 | 2,652 |
| 6 | 3,093 | 31 | 3,093 |
| 7 | 3,093 | 32 | 3,093 |
| 8 | 3,093 | 33 | 3,093 |
| 9 | 3,093 | 34 | 3,093 |
| 10 | 884 | 35 | 2,872 |
| 11 | 3,093 | 36 | 3,093 |
| 12 | 3,093 | 37 | 3,093 |
| 13 | 3,093 | 38 | 3,093 |
| 14 | 3,093 | 39 | 3,093 |
| 15 | 1,326 | 40 | 3,093 |
| 16 | 3,093 | 41 | 3,093 |
| 17 | 3,093 | 42 | 3,093 |
| 18 | 3,093 | 43 | 3,093 |
| 19 | 3,093 | 44 | 3,093 |
| 20 | 1,767 | 45 | 3,308 |
| 21 | 3,093 | 46 | 3,093 |
| 22 | 3,093 | 47 | 3,093 |
| 23 | 3,093 | 48 | 3,093 |
| 24 | 3,093 | 49 | 3,093 |
| 25 | 2,209 | 50 | 3,507 |
📖 Complete Gardevoir Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Gardevoir (#282) is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,539 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gardevoir is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gardevoir in 2026.
📊 Gardevoir Stats Analysis
Gardevoir's Attack stat is 237 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Gardevoir a strong damage dealer.
With 195 Defense (Excellent) and 169 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 601. This gives Gardevoir reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Gardevoir's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Gardevoir Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Gardevoir depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Confusion (Fast) with Psychic (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gardevoir has 4 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Gardevoir has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Gardevoir PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Gardevoir can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic/Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Dragon, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel types.
Master League
With 3,507 CP at Level 50, Gardevoir is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Gardevoir Raid Guide & Counters
Gardevoir appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ghost, Poison, Steel-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Gardevoir at Level 20 (1,688 - 1,767 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,110 - 2,209 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,767 CP.
🎯 How to Get Gardevoir in Pokémon GO
Gardevoir can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Gardevoir Evolution Guide
Gardevoir is part of a 4-stage evolution family:
- Ralts (#280)
- Kirlia (#281) — 25 Candy
- Gallade (#475) — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone
- Gardevoir (#282) ← current
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Gardevoir
Shadow Gardevoir is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Gardevoir's effective Attack becomes ~284. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Gardevoir in Pokémon GO
Shiny Gardevoir is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Gardevoir gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,110 - 2,209 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Gardevoir
Q: What is Gardevoir's max CP?
A: 3,507 CP at Level 50, or 3,093 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Gardevoir good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Gardevoir be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Gardevoir is available.
Q: What is Gardevoir weak to?
A: Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Confusion + Psychic for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.