Ralts (#0280) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP2888–135166–260

Atk2527–8449–163

Def2527–8449–163

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD3536–9567–185

Spe4040–10176–196

Total198Higher than 1% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Ralts outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ghost2×Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Psychic½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIceDarkFairy

Abilities

Synchronize
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Trace
Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0280RaltsPsychicFairy
1. Level 20#0281KirliaPsychicFairy
  1. Level 30#0282GardevoirPsychicFairy
  2. Use Dawn Stone (male)#0475GalladePsychicFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

3Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

6ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

9HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

12Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

15TeleportImmediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise.PsychicStatus——20

18PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

21Life DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10

24CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

27Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

30PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

33Heal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

36Dream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15

39Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 54

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 8

EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

EggDestiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggMean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggMystical FireHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FireSpec75100%10

EggShadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

Pokédex entries

Category: Feeling Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#029Extended Sinnoh#157Central Kalos#064New Hoenn#029Galar#120Isle of Armor#034Hisui#101Paldea#062Kitakami#057Lumiose#087

Tends to prefer people with a chipper disposition to those who are gloomy, but it has shown no discrimination with regard to age or gender. Needs more research.
Legends: Arceus
The horns on its head provide a strong power that enables it to sense people’s emotions.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X · Shield
It uses the horns on its head to sense human emotions. It is said to appear in front of cheerful people.
Diamond · Pearl
It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if it senses hostility.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y · Sword
A RALTS has the power to sense the emotions of people and Pokémon with the horns on its head. It takes cover if it senses any hostility.
Emerald
RALTS has the ability to sense the emotions of people. If its TRAINER is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
RALTS senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ラルトス
Japanese (romaji): Ralts
Korean: 랄토스
Chinese (Traditional): 拉魯拉絲
Chinese (Simplified): 拉鲁拉丝
French: Tarsal
German: Trasla
Spanish: Ralts
Italian: Ralts

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 235 ≈30.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 40
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-LikeAmorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 16 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60

Sword 16 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 6Island Scan · Lv 17

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 6Island Scan · Lv 17

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Road 102Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2

Omega Ruby 1 area

Road 102Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2

Y 1 area

Road 4Walking in red flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 8

X 1 area

Road 4Walking in red flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 8

XD 1 area

ONBS RoofSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 20

SoulSilver 1 area

Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11

HeartGold 1 area

Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11

Platinum 3 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Pearl 2 areas

Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6

Diamond 2 areas

Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6

Emerald 1 area

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4

Sapphire 1 area

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4

Ruby 1 area

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4