Gardevoir (Pokémon)

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Gardevoir (Japanese: サーナイト Sirnight) is a dual-type introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Pokémon.
It evolves from starting at level 30. It is one of 's final forms, the other being .
Gardevoir can Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir using the Gardevoirite.
The Paradox Pokémon is said to be a future relative of Gardevoir and Gallade.
==Biology==
Gardevoir is a bipedal, humanoid whose body resembles a flowing gown. Most of its body is white, but its hair, arms, and the underside of its gown are green. Its hair curls over its face and down the sides of its head. Behind its red eyes are short spikes, resembling a masquerade mask. It has long arms with three fingers on each hand and slender white legs. A red, fin-like horn extends from its chest, and a shorter, more rounded horn extends from the back. A band of green on its chest extends to the center of the front horn and connects to its sleeve-like arms.
Gardevoir is able to see the future using its psychic powers. Its telekinetic powers enable it to lift objects and support itself without feeling the pull of gravity. Additionally, it is able to create small black holes, distort dimensions, and fire . Gardevoir's power reaches its peak when protecting its , whom it will protect with its life. This Pokémon typically inhabits , but has occasionally been sighted in snowy regions. As mentioned in , Gardevoir often sleeps upright in order to protect people or Pokémon instantly at any moment.Sleep Style Dex There is a rumor that if anyone sees Gardevoir moving its dress-like body in its sleep, they will never forget that beautiful sight.
===Forms===
Gardevoir can Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir.
As Mega Gardevoir, it turns almost completely white; only its hair remains green. Its gown becomes longer and wider, resembling a bridal gown. The forearms are slightly thicker with a pointed extension above the elbow, resembling gloves. Its facial spikes are larger and now curl upwards. In contrast, its hair is now shorter and more tightly curled. There are now two horns in the center of its chest, extending to either side. These horns are said to be a physical manifestation of this Pokémon's heart, and it is able to use tremendous psychic power now that it is open.http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Gardevoir 
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Gardevoir
===Evolution===
Gardevoir evolves from and is one of the final forms of , the other being .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : Gardevoir is the spirit of a Pokémon who sacrificed herself for her . She comes to the player in their dreams, explaining things and generally appearing after important periods in the game. She is revived later in the game, but doesn't remember anything about her previous life.
* : Gardevoir is a member of Team Charm. She knew from long ago. Together, they and the player's team explore Aegis Cave and defeat .
* : Along with their role in Explorers of Time/Darkness, Team Charm debut in their own special episode, Here Comes Team Charm!. The story extends to how they meet and Team AWD.
* : Team Charm is also present in Super Mystery Dungeon. In this game, Gardevoir has a connection to Gengar, hinting that she may be the same Gardevoir that appeared in Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
===Pokédex entries===
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===Stats===
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Diantha's Gardevoir=====
Diantha owns a Gardevoir, which debuted in The Bonds of Evolution!. It can also Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir.
=====Other=====
In Do I Hear a Ralts?, a Gardevoir and Kirlia sent flying when they cornered Max and while they were caring for a Ralts and taking it to the Pokémon Center. However, Gardevoir and Kirlia thought Max was also trying to steal Ralts. When Ralts blocked Gardevoir and Kirlia's , the two Pokémon calmed down and left. Later, Gardevoir and Kirlia sent James blasting off, as Ralts had already launched Jessie and away for posing as Gardevoir and Kirlia, respectively.
In Mutiny in the Bounty, J stole Melodi's Gardevoir. It proved to have a deep connection with its and was able to hear her thoughts.
In Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!, a Gardevoir is Concordia's main Pokémon. It reappeared in Secrets From Out of the Fog! and What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Gardevoir that can Mega Evolve is Kimia's main Pokémon.
In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, a Gardevoir appeared under the ownership of Horace. It was used in a against an , only to be defeated. It reappeared in Narrowing the Chaser Chase! and In the Palms of our Hands!.
====Minor appearances====
Gardevoir debuted in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
Gardevoir made its animated series debut in Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry.
In Spontaneous Combusken, a 's Gardevoir competed in the .
A Gardevoir appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, a Trainer's Gardevoir was a passenger on a cruise ship.
A Gardevoir that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Mega Gardevoir appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In Loading the Dex!, a Gardevoir, , and were in a fantasy that had after an encounter with a . However, the trio was really , , and using illusory disguises.
In A Talent for Imitation!, a Gardevoir was the costar of a in a movie directed by Kublock, about Gardevoir twins.
A Gardevoir appeared in a photo in HZ076.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Gardevoir briefly appeared in Letter, where it was pushing a cart full of medicine down a hallway when Tommy first arrives at the hospital so that he can visit John.
A Gardevoir appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Bede.
==In the manga==
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
Gardevoir is one of the Pokémon owned by Rocco. He mainly uses its for quick escapes.
===Pokémon Adventures===
In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, during 's challenge, a Gardevoir is seen as one of the rental Pokémon he used, defeating a .
A Gardevoir appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a .
In Sylveon Enchants, a Trainer's Gardevoir was at the Mini-game Corner.
The Kalos Diantha owns a Gardevoir that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir. She first appeared in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change.
In Metagross Investigates, 's , nicknamed Rara, evolved into a Gardevoir while alongside 's Kirlia, Kirly. In PS616, she received a Gardevoirite from the Meteor Village Elder, allowing Ruby to Mega Evolve her into Mega Gardevoir.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Gardevoir appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team, as a Pokémon who protected its human friend—albeit sacrificing its own life—a thousand years earlier.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
When summoned from a , it will go across the stage using to protect the summoner (and teammates) from any projectile attacks.
====Trophy information====
"An Embrace Pokémon. Despite its elegant and feminine features, there can be male and female Gardevoir. A Psychic-type, it has the ability to see the future and levitate. It's a brave Pokémon who will risk its own life to protect its trainer. It uses the ability Synchronize to pass on status problems like paralysis, poison, and burns to the foe."
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Gardevoir reappears as a Poké Ball summon in both versions of the fourth iteration of the series. Once again, it uses Reflect to bounce off projectiles.
Gardevoir also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
====Trophy information====
NA: Gardevoir is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon, bearing an elegant appearance that male and female Gardevoir share. In Smash Bros., it uses Reflect to turn back projectiles and items launched toward it. Helpfully, it won't affect any of the shots from the player who summoned it. Take advantage of this!
PAL: This Psychic- and Fairy-type may look like a woman in a long dress, but there are both male and female Gardevoir out there! If you get one in battle, it'll use Reflect, creating a barrier that stops projectiles from hitting you and your allies. It won't block any of your shots, though, so feel free to fire all the projectiles you like! 
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Gardevoir returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. Once again, it uses Reflect to bounce off projectiles. Gardevoir also appears as a .
===Pokkén Tournament===
Gardevoir is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include , , , , , , , , , and . Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Fairy Tempest.
===Pokémon UNITE===
Gardevoir is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Ralts and evolves into Kirlia at level 5, which evolves into Gardevoir at level 8.
==Trivia==
* Gardevoir's number in the Sinnoh Pokédex ( only) and the Almia Browser are the same: 159.
* Gardevoir's and stats are the reverse of 's, while their other stats are identical.
* Mega Gardevoir has the highest base stat of all Pokémon.
* Gardevoir and Gallade are the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution that are in the same evolutionary line.
* As of Generation VIII, Gardevoir and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the and Egg Groups.
* The trophy descriptions for Gardevoir in both Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U point out the fact that Gardevoir can be both genders, despite sporting a feminine-looking design. This is never brought up in any other Pokémon-related media.
* Gardevior was featured in the ninth episode of Beyond the Pokédex series.
===Origin===
Gardevoir seems to be based on a feminine and a , as well as the concepts of and . The long, white frills surrounding its body resemble a floor-length dress, and its thin, pointed legs make it appear as if it is standing and wearing white . Its hair is styled into a , which resembles a , and the short spikes behind its eyes resemble a mask. Its red horns resemble half of a and seem to pierce its chest, implying that its ability to sense emotions is even stronger than its pre-evolved forms since the horns are connected directly to its heart.
Gardevoir's type and protective nature over its seem to be inspired by s, and its flowing, white body is reminiscent of s or s such as a . Its large head, minimal facial features, and frail physique are similar to anesama ningyō, a type of .
Mega Gardevoir appears to be based on a r wearing a large and s.
====Name origin====
Gardevoir may be a combination of the French words garde (guard) or garder (to guard) and devoir (duty), as well as voir (to see; referring to its Psychic powers).
Sirnight may be a combination of (an honorific for male knights), , (a nymph from ancient Greek mythology), and possibly a pun of さあ、ナイト saa, naito ("Come here, Knight").
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Rara
* Diantha's Gardevoir
* Gardevoir (Pokkén)
* Gardevoir (UNITE)
* Gardevoir (Red and Blue Rescue Team)
* Team Charm
* Mega Evolution
==References==
==External links==
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