Confusion + Triple Axel
The best moveset for Shadow Kirlia in raids is Confusion and Triple Axel (6.25 DPS, 37.7 TDO).
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Shadow Kirlia is a Psychic- and Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Kirlia has a maximum CP of 1,093. It is weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Kirlia is Confusion and Triple Axel.
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Raid Attacker
Shadow Kirlia takes increased damage from:
Ghost160.0%
Poison160.0%
Steel160.0%
Shadow Kirlia takes reduced damage from:
Dragon39.1%
Fighting39.1%
Psychic62.5%
| 1. | Confusion |  Triple Axel | 4.42 | 6.25 | 37.7 |
| 2. | Confusion | Disarming Voice | 4.32 | 6.11 | 36.9 |
| 3. | Confusion |  Shadow Sneak | 4.23 | 5.98 | 36.1 |
| 4. | Confusion | Draining Kiss | 4.21 | 5.95 | 35.9 |
| 5. | Confusion | Psychic | 4.21 | 5.95 | 35.9 |
| 6. |  Magical Leaf | Triple Axel | 3.75 | 5.30 | 32.0 |
| 7. | Magical Leaf | Psychic | 3.63 | 5.13 | 31.0 |
| 8. | Magical Leaf | Disarming Voice | 3.59 | 5.07 | 30.6 |
Charge Beam
7
14
1.0s
| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
Magical Leaf17171.5s| Damage | 17 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 17 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Confusion19141.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.5s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 16 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
Disarming Voice70334.0s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.3s - 3.6s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Draining Kiss60502.5s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 1.2s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialDraining Kiss has a 100.0% chance to:
Shadow Sneak50333.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.3s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Triple Axel60332.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialTriple Axel has a 100.0% chance to:
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Psychic95503.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialPsychic has a 10.0% chance to:
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Kirlia can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Kirlia can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Kirlia maxes out at 1,093 CP. Raid catches are 475 to 552 CP, or 593 to 690 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 381 to 414 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 1093 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 381 CP - 414 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 508 CP - 552 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 475 CP - 552 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 593 CP - 690 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Kirlia’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 CP | 2 | 42 CP | 3 | 72 CP |
| 4 | 101 CP | 5 | 130 CP | 6 | 159 CP |
| 7 | 188 CP | 8 | 217 CP | 9 | 247 CP |
| 10 | 276 CP | 11 | 303 CP | 12 | 331 CP |
| 13 | 359 CP | 14 | 386 CP | 15 | 414 CP |
| 16 | 442 CP | 17 | 469 CP | 18 | 497 CP |
| 19 | 524 CP | 20 | 552 CP | 21 | 580 CP |
| 22 | 607 CP | 23 | 635 CP | 24 | 663 CP |
| 25 | 690 CP | 26 | 718 CP | 27 | 745 CP |
| 28 | 773 CP | 29 | 801 CP | 30 | 828 CP |
| 31 | 842 CP | 32 | 856 CP | 33 | 870 CP |
| 34 | 884 CP | 35 | 897 CP | 36 | 911 CP |
| 37 | 925 CP | 38 | 939 CP | 39 | 953 CP |
| 40 | 966 CP | 41 | 979 CP | 42 | 991 CP |
| 43 | 1003 CP | 44 | 1016 CP | 45 | 1029 CP |
| 46 | 1041 CP | 47 | 1054 CP | 48 | 1067 CP |
| 49 | 1080 CP | 50 | 1093 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Kirlia’s Psychic and Fairy-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Kirlia.
Psychic FairyMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #281 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 20.2 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 6% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Purification cost | 5 Candy |
|---|---|
| 5000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Ralts |
|  Kirlia |
| Kirlia |
|  Gallade |
| Kirlia |
|  Gardevoir |
| Gallade |
|  Mega Gallade |
| Gardevoir |
|  Mega Gardevoir |
Shadow Kirlia’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Ralts
Kirlia
Gardevoir
Gallade
Dynamax Ralts
Dynamax Kirlia
Dynamax Gardevoir
Dynamax Gallade
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gallade
Shadow Ralts
Shadow Kirlia
Shadow Gardevoir
Shadow GalladeThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.39 m | 0.4 m | 0.79 m | 1.19 m | 1.38 m |
Shadow Kirlia's height ranges from 0.3871 m to 1.3825 m, with the average being 0.79 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.3871 m1′03″ | 0.395 m1′04″ |
| XS | 0.395 m1′04″ | 0.5925 m1′11″ |
| M | 0.5925 m1′11″ | 0.9875 m3′03″ |
| XL | 0.9875 m3′03″ | 1.185 m3′11″ |
| XXL | 1.185 m3′11″ | 1.3825 m4′06″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Kirlia from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Kirlia. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
A list of Shadow Kirlia costumes available in Pokémon GO.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| 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, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery. |
| Emerald | A KIRLIA has the psychic power to create a rip in the dimensions and see into the future. It is said to dance with pleasure on sunny mornings. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | The cheerful spirit of its TRAINER gives it energy for its psychokinetic power. It spins and dances when happy. |
| Diamond, Pearl | It is highly perceptive of its Trainer’s feelings. It dances when it is feeling happy. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | If its Trainer becomes happy, it overflows with energy, dancing joyously while spinning about. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | It has a psychic power that enables it to distort the space around it and see into the future. |
| 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 future. |
| 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, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery. |
| 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 future. |
| Legends: Arceus | It resembles a maiden in appearance, but it wields strange powers to project visions of paradise. I suspect the crimson ornaments on its head are the key to its abilities. |
Shadow Kirlia’s best moves are Confusion and Triple Axel, for 6.25 DPS and 37.7 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon are weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type moves. They take reduced damage from Psychic, Dragon, and Fighting-type moves.
Shadow Kirlia tops out at 966 CP at Level 40 and 1,093 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Kirlia can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Kirlia cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Kirlia: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, Mega Malamar, Mega Clefable, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.
200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Regular Shadow Kirlia
Shiny Shadow Kirlia
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