Gardevoir vs Sylveon
Sylveon has the higher base stat total (525 vs 518), Gardevoir is faster (base Speed 80 vs 60), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Gardevoir: 1× at best against Sylveon; Sylveon: 1× at best against Gardevoir).
Two Fairy-type fan favourites.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Gardevoir | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 95 (higher) |
| Attack | 65 | 65 |
| Defense | 65 | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 (higher) | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 115 | 130 (higher) |
| Speed | 80 (higher) | 60 |
| Total | 518 | 525 (higher) |
| Bulk | 248 | 290 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Gardevoir is faster (80 vs 60 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (125 vs 110), but Sylveon has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (290 vs 248).
Gardevoir is ahead on
- is faster (80 vs 60 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (125 vs 110)
Sylveon is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (290 vs 248)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Gardevoir: Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy; Sylveon: Cute Charm, Pixilate), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Gardevoir has 132 Speed and Sylveon has 112, so Gardevoir moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Gardevoir | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 80 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 132 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy) attacking Sylveon
Psychic 1×, Fairy 1×. Using only its own types, Gardevoir hits Sylveon for 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage) and 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
Sylveon (Fairy) attacking Gardevoir
Fairy 1×. Using only its own type, Sylveon hits Gardevoir for 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Gardevoir: Poison 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective).
- Sylveon: Poison 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Gardevoir
- Synchronize. Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
- Trace. Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
- Telepathy (hidden ability). Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Sylveon
- Cute Charm. Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Pixilate (hidden ability). Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Fairy moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
Size, generation and evolution
Gardevoir is taller (1.6 m vs 1 m for Sylveon), and Gardevoir is heavier (48.4 kg vs 23.5 kg for Sylveon).
| Detail | Gardevoir | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 1 m |
| Weight | 48.4 kg | 23.5 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 6 (Kalos) |
| Evolution line | Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir / Gallade | Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon |
Gardevoir (#0282) is a Psychic/Fairy-type Embrace Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3. Its evolution line is Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir / Gallade.
Sylveon (#0700) is a Fairy-type Intertwining Pokémon from Kalos, first seen in Generation 6. Its evolution line is Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon.
Keep exploring
- Open Gardevoir and Sylveon in the Compare tool
- Gardevoir and Sylveon Pokédex pages
- Psychic/Fairy weaknesses · Fairy type
- Speed tiers