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Gardevoir Weakness & Counters

Weak toPoison2×Ghost2×Steel2×
Gardevoir

Type matchups

Damage Gardevoir takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

¼×

Resists (¼×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Psychic/Fairy type, Gardevoir has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP
68
Attack
65
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
125
Sp. Def
115
Speed
80
Total
518

Gardevoir has a base stat total of 518, higher than 71% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (125) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 68 HP, 65 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Gardevoir can have the abilities Synchronize, Trace and Telepathy.

How to beat Gardevoir

Gardevoir takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost and Steel moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves.

Evolution

Gardevoir is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir or Gallade), evolving from Kirlia.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gardevoir weak to?

As a Psychic/Fairy type, Gardevoir takes super-effective damage from Poison, Ghost and Steel moves.

What is Gardevoir resistant to?

Gardevoir resists Psychic and Fighting (¼×) moves. It is immune to Dragon.

What are the best counters to Gardevoir?

Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Solgaleo and Dusk Necrozma, which hit Gardevoir with super-effective attacks.