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Gardevoir

Gardevoir

PSYCHICFAIRY
HP
68
Atk
65
Def
65
SpA
125
SpD
115
Spe
80
Forms / Variants
Gardevoir MegaGardevoir Mega

Weaknesses

  • GHOST2x
  • POISON2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. MoonblastFAIRYSpecial15.4%
  2. PsychicPSYCHICSpecial15.1%
  3. Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial14.1%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus8.3%

Best Ability / Item

TelepathyChoice ScarfChoice Scarf
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Gardevoir technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Moonblast

    FAISpecial95 BP

    Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.

    15.41%
  • #2

    Psychic

    PSYSpecial90 BP

    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    15.13%
  • #3

    Dazzling Gleam

    FAISpecial80 BP

    The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

    14.08%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    8.31%
  • #5

    Aura Sphere

    FIGSpecial80 BP

    The user lets loose a pulse of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.

    6.34%
  • #6

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

    5.77%
  • #7

    Icy Wind

    ICESpecial55 BP

    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

    3.91%
  • #8

    Trick

    PSYStatus

    The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.

    3.23%
  • #9

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    3.15%
  • #10

    Mystical Fire

    FIRSpecial75 BP

    The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

    3.00%
  • #11

    Other

    21.67%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    38.32%
  • #2

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    12.24%
  • #3

    Timid 0/0/2/32/0/32

    4.33%
  • #4

    Timid 0/0/0/32/2/32

    4.17%
  • #5

    Relaxed 32/0/32/2/0/0

    3.93%
  • #6

    Modest 32/0/15/14/5/0

    2.60%
  • #7

    Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

    2.11%
  • #8

    Timid 1/0/0/32/1/32

    1.75%
  • #9

    Sassy 32/0/0/2/32/0

    1.52%
  • #10

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    1.37%
  • #11

    Other

    27.66%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Telepathy

    The Pokémon anticipates and dodges the attacks of its allies.

    61.10%
  • #2

    Trace

    When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon's Ability.

    34.50%
  • #3

    Synchronize

    If the Pokémon is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned by another Pokémon, that Pokémon will be inflicted with the same status condition.

    4.40%

Top Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    52.91%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    14.09%
  • #3
    Fairy Feather

    Fairy Feather

    Boosts the power of the holder's Fairy-type moves.

    7.41%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    6.48%
  • #5
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    5.17%
  • #6
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Held: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.

    5.09%
  • #7
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    2.76%
  • #8
    Twisted Spoon

    Twisted Spoon

    Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    1.04%
  • #9
    Babiri Berry

    Babiri Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.

    1.00%
  • #10
    Kebia Berry

    Kebia Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Poison-type attack to halve the damage.

    0.77%
  • #11

    Other

    3.28%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.54%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.59%
  • #3
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.83%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.69%
  • #5
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.67%
  • #6
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.42%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    2.98%
  • #8
    ExcadrillExcadrill
    GROSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    2.84%
  • #9
    Rotom-WashRotom-Wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    2.78%
  • #10
    VolcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.73%
  • #11

    Other

    56.93%

Teams with Gardevoir

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Charizard Mega YGengar MegaDragoniteLucarioGardevoirCeruledge
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PelipperFarigirafBeedrill MegaSwampert MegaSinistchaGardevoir
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AlcremieCeruledgeSneaslerKangaskhan MegaBasculegionGardevoir
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillTalonflameMiloticVenusaur MegaGardevoir
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AraquanidGardevoirCharizard Mega YVenusaurAerodactyl MegaSneasler
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FarigirafDragonite MegaKingambitGarchompGardevoirSylveon
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Gardevoir in the current VGC format?

**To use Gardevoir effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Psychic/Fairy type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Gardevoir appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Gardevoir fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Telepathy, Choice Scarf and Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Moonblast, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Protect, Aura Sphere, and Trick Room. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Gardevoir has important weaknesses to ghost 2x, poison 2x, steel 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Garchomp, Whimsicott, Sinistcha, Incineroar, and Sneasler appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Gardevoir. Open the Gardevoir teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Gardevoir with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gardevoir in VGC

What is the best moveset for Gardevoir?

The best moveset for Gardevoir in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Moonblast, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Protect.

How to counter Gardevoir in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Gardevoir can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ghost 2x, poison 2x, steel 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Gardevoir?

The best item for Gardevoir is typically Choice Scarf, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Gardevoir come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon