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title: "Jirachi (#0385): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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#0385 · Hoenn · Generation 3 · mythical

# Jirachi

Wish Pokémon · Steel/Psychic-type

![Jirachi official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/385.webp)

Jirachi is a [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel)/[Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic)-type Pokémon, the Wish Pokémon, number 385 (#0385) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 3 and comes from the [Hoenn](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/hoenn) region. It is 0.3 m tall and weighs 1.1 kg.

Jirachi is the Wish Pokémon, a small Steel and Psychic Mythical said to grant any wish, but it wakes for only seven days once every thousand years. The rest of the time it sleeps inside a crystal shell.

## How to pronounce Jirachi

Jirachi is pronounced **jih-RAH-chee**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Jirachi said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/385.mp3)

In Japanese it is ジラーチ.

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Jirachi has a small, white, humanoid body, 0.3 m tall and 1.1 kg. Three points on its yellow head each carry a teal paper tag, and two yellow streamers trail from its back like the tails of a comet. A seam on its belly hides a third eye, called its true eye, which is yellow with a cyan pupil. The Pokédex says a tough crystalline shell wraps its body while it sleeps.

### Behaviour

Jirachi sleeps almost all its life, and the Pokédex says a pure singing voice can rouse it. It is not helpless: the Ruby entry says that if it senses danger it fights without waking. The legend is that wishes written on the notes on its head come true when it wakes.

### Habitat

The Pokédex names no home, but Jirachi's habitat category is Mountain, and Bulbapedia says it is extremely rare there. Serebii says Scarlet and Violet need a transfer from Pokémon HOME or an event, and Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Legends: Z-A.

### Powers

Jirachi's only Ability is Serene Grace, which doubles the chance of a move's extra effect, so Iron Head and Zen Headbutt make foes flinch twice as often. Its signature move is Doom Desire, a bundle of light that strikes the target two turns after it is used. It can also heal with Wish and Life Dew, and boost itself with Cosmic Power. All six base stats are 100, so it is an even, flexible all-rounder.

### Name origin

Jirachi may come from the Russian zhelat' ('to wish'), and could also involve the jinn of Arabic tales or the Japanese sachi ('fortune'). The Japanese name is Jirachi (ジラーチ), the same as the English.

### Design inspiration

Jirachi appears to be based on wishing upon a star. Its star-shaped head and comet-tail streamers fit that, and the paper tags look like tanzaku, the strips on which wishes are written at Japan's Tanabata star festival. Its genie-like wish-granting could also echo the jinn. These are fan readings.

### In the games

Jirachi's Pokédex entries begin in Ruby and Sapphire, but players could only get one through special distributions. In Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky it is the last opponent of the special episode 'Bidoof's Wish', and the astronomer of the Expedition Society in Super Mystery Dungeon. In Scarlet and Violet it arrives through Pokémon HOME or an event, and Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Legends: Z-A.

### In the anime

Jirachi starred in the film Jirachi: Wish Maker, waking when the Millennium Comet passes and choosing Max as its friend before sleeping again. Its television debut was 'Searching for a Wish!', where it grants a girl named Gemma's wish to restore her valley.

### Fun facts

- The Jirachi given out through Pokémon Channel and the North American Colosseum Bonus Disc were never meant to be Shiny, but a set of bugs let some be.
- In Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, one slot-machine prize lets you try to catch Jirachi by hitting it three times within 30 seconds.
- Jirachi has no gender in the core games, but Super Mystery Dungeon refers to it as male.
- Of the Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from before Generation IV, Bulbapedia says only Jirachi never appeared in a Pokémon Ranger game.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Jirachi (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Jirachi_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Jirachi (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/jirachi/)

## Base stats

- HP: **100**
- Attack: **100**
- Defense: **100**
- Sp. Atk: **100**
- Sp. Def: **100**
- Speed: **100**

Jirachi’s base stat total is **600**. Its highest stat is HP and Attack and Defense and Sp. Atk and Sp. Def and Speed.

## Type matchups

### What is Jirachi weak to?

Jirachi takes extra damage from [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (2×), [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (2×), [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) (2×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (2×) moves.

It resists [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) (¼×), [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal) (½×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (½×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (½×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (½×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (½×), [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon) (½×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (½×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (½×).

It is immune to [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison) moves.

## Evolution

Jirachi does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

## Abilities

- [Serene Grace](https://pokee.si/abilities/serene-grace): Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

## Moves

### Moves Jirachi learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Confusion](https://pokee.si/moves/confusion) | Psychic | Special | 50 |
| 1 | [Wish](https://pokee.si/moves/wish) | Normal | Status | — |
| 7 | [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift) | Normal | Special | 60 |
| 21 | [Life Dew](https://pokee.si/moves/life-dew) | Water | Status | — |
| 28 | [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt) | Psychic | Physical | 80 |
| 35 | [Gravity](https://pokee.si/moves/gravity) | Psychic | Status | — |
| 42 | [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic) | Psychic | Special | 90 |
| 49 | [Meteor Mash](https://pokee.si/moves/meteor-mash) | Steel | Physical | 90 |
| 56 | [Healing Wish](https://pokee.si/moves/healing-wish) | Psychic | Status | — |
| 63 | [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest) | Psychic | Status | — |
| 70 | [Future Sight](https://pokee.si/moves/future-sight) | Psychic | Special | 120 |
| 77 | [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge) | Normal | Physical | 120 |
| 84 | [Cosmic Power](https://pokee.si/moves/cosmic-power) | Psychic | Status | — |
| 91 | [Last Resort](https://pokee.si/moves/last-resort) | Normal | Physical | 140 |
| 98 | [Doom Desire](https://pokee.si/moves/doom-desire) | Steel | Special | 140 |

### TM moves (66)

Jirachi can learn 66 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Charm](https://pokee.si/moves/charm), [Fake Tears](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-tears), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse), [Psybeam](https://pokee.si/moves/psybeam), [Confuse Ray](https://pokee.si/moves/confuse-ray), [Charge Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/charge-beam), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Stored Power](https://pokee.si/moves/stored-power), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Sandstorm](https://pokee.si/moves/sandstorm), [Psyshock](https://pokee.si/moves/psyshock), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt), [U-turn](https://pokee.si/moves/u-turn), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Fire Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-punch), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Drain Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/drain-punch), [Reflect](https://pokee.si/moves/reflect), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Dazzling Gleam](https://pokee.si/moves/dazzling-gleam), [Metronome](https://pokee.si/moves/metronome), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Thunder Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-wave), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Imprison](https://pokee.si/moves/imprison), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Skill Swap](https://pokee.si/moves/skill-swap), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense), [Trick](https://pokee.si/moves/trick), [Aura Sphere](https://pokee.si/moves/aura-sphere), [Shadow Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-ball), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock), [Energy Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/energy-ball), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic), [Encore](https://pokee.si/moves/encore), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Play Rough](https://pokee.si/moves/play-rough), [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia), [Calm Mind](https://pokee.si/moves/calm-mind), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Baton Pass](https://pokee.si/moves/baton-pass), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Trick Room](https://pokee.si/moves/trick-room), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder), [Steel Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/steel-beam), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Gravity](https://pokee.si/moves/gravity), [Psych Up](https://pokee.si/moves/psych-up), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Future Sight](https://pokee.si/moves/future-sight), [Expanding Force](https://pokee.si/moves/expanding-force), [Meteor Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/meteor-beam), [Metal Sound](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-sound), [Psychic Noise](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic-noise).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: genderless.
- Egg groups: Undiscovered.
- Egg cycles: 120 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 15,360).
- Catch rate: 3 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 100.
- Growth rate: Slow (1,250,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 3 HP effort values.
- Base experience yield: 270.

## Pokédex entries

It's believed that when this Pokémon wakes from its 1,000-year slumber, it will grant any wishes written on the notes attached to its head. *(Shield)*

Once every 1,000 years, the singing of a pure voice will rouse this Pokémon from its nearperpetual slumber. It wakes for only seven days. *(Sword)*

Jirachi will awaken from its sleep of a thousand years if you sing to it in a voice of purity. It is said to make true any wish that people desire. *(Sapphire, Alpha Sapphire)*

A legend states that Jirachi will make true any wish that is written on notes attached to its head when it awakens. If this Pokémon senses danger, it will fight without awakening. *(Ruby, Omega Ruby)*

It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. *(Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, Y)*

Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens. *(HeartGold, SoulSilver, X)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: ジラーチ
- **Romaji**: Jirachi
- **French**: Jirachi
- **German**: Jirachi
- **Spanish**: Jirachi
- **Italian**: Jirachi
- **Korean**: 지라치
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 基拉祈
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 基拉祈

## Trivia

- Shortest Psychic type in Gen 3: 0.3 m.
- Highest HP among Psychic types in Gen 3: 100.
- Lightest Steel type in Gen 3: 1.1 kg.
- Shortest Steel type in Gen 3: 0.3 m.
- Fastest Steel type in Gen 3: 100 Speed.
- Highest HP among Steel types in Gen 3: 100.
- Highest Sp. Atk among Steel types in Gen 3: 100.
- Highest base stat total among Steel types in Gen 3: 600, shared with 1 other.
- Taller than 4% of all Pokémon (0.3 m).
- Heavier than 4% of all Pokémon (1.1 kg).
- Base stat total 600, ranked #25 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is HP, ranked #95 of 1,025.
- One of 8 Pokémon that are both Steel and Psychic.
- One of 88 yellow Pokémon.
- Number 134 of 135 Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn).
- Can learn 74 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 3: about 0.4% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 8 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Jirachi (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Jirachi_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Jirachi (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/jirachi/).
- Pronunciation (jih-RAH-chee): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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