Gardevoir Guide: Builds and Best Items

The best guide on how to play Gardevoir in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

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Gardevoir Release Date	Gardevoir Builds

Gardevoir Latest Nerfs & Buffs (2/27)

Version 1.9.1.2 Patch Notes

Gardevoir Move Changes (February 27)
Psychic	• Cooldown increased from 6s → 7.5s.
Psychic +	• Cooldown increased from 5s → 6.5s.
Psyshock	• Cooldown increased from 10s → 11s.

Gardevoir Basic Info

Gardevoir
	Tier Rating: Role: Attacker Attack Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Difficulty: Intermediate Cost: 8000 / 460
"Gardevoir strikes its opponents from far away with its mysterious psychic power. It has a lot of moves with unique movements, but they are very powerful when used effectively."

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Gardevoir Best Lanes

Top	Jungle	Bottom

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Best Builds for Gardevoir

Gardevoir Builds
Future Sight Build
Psyshock Build	-

The Best Build for Gardevoir is the one with the gold crown!

Future Sight Build

Future Sight Build
Moveset			Held Items
Moonblast Future Sight			Wise Glasses Choice Specs Slick Spoon
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108 HP: +210			Top Lane Jungle Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Green x6 Black x6			Positive Stats: • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Future Sight Build Explanation

Future Sight Build Damage Test

Since the build is centered on Future Sight and Moonblast, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will suit Gardevoir's needs the best. Although the item combination did not produce the best results, it doesn't require stacking or expending a Unite Move to reach the maximum damage possible. It provides consistent damage boost throughout the match.

As for alternatives, replacing Wise Glasses with Energy Amplifier would be the best option. The item combination had the best results, but it does require Gardevoir to use Fairy Singularity first to gain the full damage boost.

Psyshock Build

Psyshock Build
Moveset			Held Items
Psychic Psyshock			Wise Glasses Choice Specs Slick Spoon
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108 HP: +210			Top Lane Jungle Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Green x6 Black x6			Positive Stats: • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Psyshock Build Explanation

Psyshock Build Damage Test

Since the build is centered on Psyshock and Psychic, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will suit Gardevoir's needs the best. Although the item combination did not produce the best results, it doesn't require stacking or expending a Unite Move to reach the maximum damage possible. It provides consistent damage boost throughout the match.

As for alternatives, replacing Wise Glasses with Energy Amplifier would be the best option. The item combination had the best results, but it does require Gardevoir to use Fairy Singularity first to gain the full damage boost.

Gardevoir Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item	Explanation
Sp. Atk. Specs	Sp. Atk. Specs provides a massive boost to Gardevoir's damage output when fully stacked.
Energy Amplifier	Energy Amplifier reduces Gardevoir's moves' cooldown and makes its Unite Move recharge rate faster, allowing it to spam its moves. The increased damage is also benefitial to Gardevoir.
Wise Glasses	Wise Glasses is a reliable damage item for Gardevoir, increasing its moves' damage.
Shell Bell	Shell Bell provides a decent damage boost for Gardevoir's moves while also granting some form of healing. Gardevoir also benefits from the item's cooldown reduction.
Choice Specs	Choice Specs is similar to Wise Glasses since both increase Gardevoir's moves' damage.
Slick Spoon	Slick Spoon allows Gardevoir to deal even more by ignoring a portion its target's Sp. Def. stat, especially against high durability Pokemon. It also provides increased Sp. Atk. and HP, which are essential to the Pokemon.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item	Explanation
Eject Button	Eject Button is the most reliable utility tool for Gardevoir. It can be used both defensively or offensively.
X Attack	X Attack increases Gardveoir's fire power each time it is activated. This allows you to snipe down targets easier with Gardevoir's burst moves.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move	Explanation
Moonblast	Moonblast is a better setup move compared to Psychic since it stuns targets rather than just slow them, making it impossible for enemies to react.
Future Sight	Future Sight is a "point-and-click" move that deals massive area damage. Although it has a delay, the ability to quickly move freely after using it is a great value to have during teamfights.

This moveset is the simplest and safest combo to execute. Cast Moonblast to stun an opponent, then immediately follow up with Future Sight. This garuantees that Future Sight hits, resetting its cooldown for another burst.

Gardevoir's moves have incredible synergy with each other, allowing you to choose any combination without sacrificing much. You'll still be able to deal damage from a long range regardless of which combination you chose.

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How to Play Gardevoir

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Play Safe Until Level 5
Utilize Your Moves' Long Range
Double Boosted Attacks with Teleport
Aim Psyshock While Moving
Use Fairy Singularity to Start Team Fights or Trap Enemies

Play Safe Until Level 5

Gardevoir is an attacker reaching their potential in mid to late game, similar to Cinderace. Due to this, she suffers from an extremely weak early game. Stay away from enemies and only try to help out with poke from your Confusion.

Play Near Your Goal Zone or in Grass

During the early game where Gardevoir is weakest, enemy Speedsters and All-Rounders will try to abuse this by being aggressive. Avoid extending in the main lanes and safely farm near your Goal Posts or in grass. Unless you have ample back up, or can confirm a KO, be prepared to use Teleport defensively. Otherwise, attack from long distances if your allies are fighting.

Utilize Your Moves' Long Range

Since Gardevoir is a fragile Pokemon, it's best to utilize your moves' long cast range and deal damage from a safe distance, especially during fights. Try to stay behind tanky allies like Snorlax and let them soak the damage while you use your moves from afar.

Steal Boss Pokemon

Another use for Gardevoir's long cast range is stealing boss Pokemon like Regirock from your enemies. It's best to use Psyshock or Future Sight since they deal the most damage.

Double Boosted Attacks with Teleport

Maximizing what damage you can do is essential to help your team during the laning phase. Since Teleport boosts the next basic attack, hitting the opponent with boosted attack then teleporting for another boosted attack allows you to surprise enemies with a small amount of Burst. Follow this up with Confusion for more damage.

Teleport: Gardevoir Move Effect and Cooldown

Aim Psyshock While Moving

Psyshock is a unique skill that fires 3 AoEs that can be aimed while moving so make sure to reposition while using this skill to maximize its damage. It also reduces the cooldown of both your moves by 1 second per hit, so maximizing its duration is a must for mastering Gardevoir.

Psyshock: Gardevoir Move Effect and Cooldown

Abilities Can Be Cast While Using Psyshock

You can also use your other move while channeling Psyshock, allowing you to use Psychic while casting Psyshock or nuke enemies with Fairy Singularity.

Use Fairy Singularity to Start Team Fights or Trap Enemies

Since Fairy Singularity draws in enemies in the affected area, it's a great setup tool for teamfights. Use it in situations where teams clash in goal zones or when taking on objectives.

Fairy Singularity: Gardevoir Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Jungle Guide

Gardevoir Combos

Early Game Pressure Combo

Early Game Pressure Combo
x3► ► ►
Standard Attack x3 ► Teleport ► Standard Attack ► Confusion
This is Gardevoir's early game nuke combo. It does extremely minor damage but the double boosted attack will shred a decent amount of Sp. Defense to your target which is what this combo is all about. Start by hitting the target with three Standard Attacks, then use Teleport to reposition Gardevoir. After using the move, Gardevoir's boosted attack will fill up, which you will use to deal damage. finish the combo by hitting the target with Confusion.

Stun Explosion Combo

Stun Explosion Combo
► ► ► ...
Moonblast ► Future Sight ► Standard Attack ► Future Sight ...
This combo ensures that Gardevoir's Future Sight hits the opponent with the explosion. First, stun your opponent by hitting your Moonblast. Then, drop your Future Sight and watch them burn! You can even weave in a Standard Attack while waiting for the explosion - if it's a boosted attack, then you'll be shredding your opponent's Sp. Defense before Future Sight explodes dealing even more damage! Take note that if Future Sight hits an opponent Pokemon, it has reduced cooldown so spam it while your Moonblast is on cooldown!

Psy Combo

Psy Combo
►
Psychic ► Psyshock
This is Gardevoir's main dueling tool. It has considerable range and is great for kiting or chasing fleeing enemies. You can also cast Psychic mid-cast of Psyshock for a smoother combo. Don't forget to aim the subsequent hits of Psyshock as it follows Gardevoir's position. Move yourself to ensure that the following attack hits the enemy!

Ultimate Singularity Pull

Ultimate Singularity Pull
► ►
Psychic ► Fairy Singularity ► Psyshock
This combo deals massive amounts of damage in an area with the use of Gardevoir's Unite Move. Start by slowing down the targets with Psychic. After that, activate Fairy Singularity on top of them. While they are getting pulled by the move, use Psyshock to bombard them with damage.

Matchups & Counters for Gardevoir

Gardevoir Matchups

Matchup Notes
Hard Counter	Even Matchup	Easy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Gardevoir. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter With Burst Damage

Gardevoir has some nifty tricks up its sleeve but has some fragile defenses as well. A single well-timed combo and some follow-up auto-attacks will make short work of Gardevoir.

Best Counters

Pokemon	Explanation
Talonflame	Rating: ★★★★★ • Can make itself untargettable using Fly. • Also has an arsenal of burst moves.
Tsareena	Rating: ★★★★ • The combination of damage and sustain via Queenly Majesty will be enough to survive brawls with Gardevoir.
Urshifu	Rating: ★★★★ • Due to having low HP, Gardevoir may not survive one hit of a charged Wicked Blow. • Can be easily burst down with Urshifu's melee combos.
Gengar	Rating: ★★★ • High Sp. Attack damage means that a single combo will knock down Gardvoir without hassle.
Blastoise	Rating: ★★★ • Can shrug off hindrances with Rapid Spin and allows it to safely close the distance against Gardevoir. • Hydro Pump and Water Spout have enough range to reach Gardevoir.

Even Matchups for Gardevoir

When facing off against even matchups, always maintain your distance from opponents. Gardevoir relies on its high damage output to stave off and, possibly, knock down opponents before they can attack. Moreover, Gardevoir lacks mobility moves, so try to make use of your stuns and slows to even the playing field.

Utilize your Superior Ranged Moves

Pokemon with Ranged Attacks
How to Beat
• Compared to these ranged Attackers, Gardevoir has better reach and overall burst damage. However, a couple of shots of their moves can still pressure Gardevoir. So make sure that you make your moves count and get the first strike whenever possible. • Use Psychic and Future Sight are a good moveset for disrupting these Pokemon's positioning. • Pokemon like Cramorant and Venusaur can change their playstyle into high mobility Attackers. When they do, it is best to stick close to allies that can act as a wall between you and the enemy.

Disable and Burst Down

Pokemon with Low Sp. Defense
How to Beat
• These Pokemon can threaten Gardevoir with their burst damage. However, these Pokemon have low Sp. Defense stat and have no means of sustaining themselves. Moonblast and Psyshock is the suggested moveset to fight these Pokemon, especially when they get close. • Once you engage in a fight with any of these Pokemon, it is best to fight to the end as retreating and turning your back to them will most likely result in defeat.

Fight Through the Defenses

Pokemon with High Sp. Defense
How to Beat
• These Pokemon either have high innate Sp. Defense stat or an ability to raise their Sp. Defense stat. Bursting them down will be difficult, but ultimately doable. Take advantage of Psyshock's cooldown reduction mechanic to deal damage to them in quick succession or Psychic to reduce their Sp. Defense stat.

Disable First

Pokemon with Crowd Control
How to Beat
• These Pokemon have high HP and can disable Gardevoir if they are able to use their moves. You will mostly use Moonblast to keep them at bay and prevent them from disabling you. • If they are to hard to burst down, you can pair with an Attacker or All-Rounder ally to increase your overall damage output.

Play Defensively

Pokemon wiht Burst Damage
How to Beat
• These Pokemon have decent Offense and Defense, but they have some sort of Burst damage that can knock Gardevoir down in seconds. Make sure to steer clear from the Pokemon until you get your move upgrades. If you see them charging toward you, do not take any chances and retreat while warding them off with a Future Sight or Moonblast.

Easy Matchups for Gardevoir

Gardevoir can deal massive amounts of long-ranged damage while being able to disrupt them with stuns and slows.

Pin Down with Diables

Pokemon with Melee Attacks
How to Beat
• Though these Pokemon can surely take on Gardevoir, their melee attacks and moves can be abused by pinning them down with stuns and slows. a combination of Psychic and Future Sight will be enough to keep them from getting a clear shot of Gardevoir.

Susceptible to Getting Nuked

Susceptible to Getting Nuked
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are fragile enough that their sustaining moves can be negated by sheerhigh amounts of burst damage, which Gardevoir has plenty of.

Best Teammates for Gardevoir

Pokemon	Explanation
Mew Venusaur	Easy enemy takedowns
	These Pokemon have powerful burst attacks and are capable of stunning enemies from a safe distance, allowing Gardevoir to concentrate on dealing damage.
Mr. Mime Sableye	Stuns and Debuffs
	These Pokemon have means of inflicting debuffs and shutting down targets with their moves. This allows Gardevoir to catch up and take enemies down easier when pushing lanes.
Slowbro Snorlax	Tanky Disablers
	These Pokemon can lead the charge and help Gardevoir setup its attacks with their disabling moves during a lane push or when securing objectives.
Absol Zoroark	High Burst Damagers
	These Pokemon help contribute damage through pinning down enemies with combos and burst attacks. While it's still recommended to go with either a Defender or Supporter ally, Speedsters are a huge help when trying to dominate lanes as early as possible.
Machamp Urshifu	Hard-hitting Initiators
	These Pokemon are very dependable allies as they have means to buff or sustain themselves. Whether it's securing objectives or pushing lanes, Machamp and Urshifu are built to initiate clashes, stun enemies, and create openings for their teammates.

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Gardevoir Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Confusion (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 4.5s Starting Damage: 403 Final Damage: 719
Attacks straight in the designated direction., dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and decreasing their movement speed for a short time.
Psychic (Lv. 7) Upgrade Lv. 13	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7.5s / 6.5s (Psychic+) Starting Damage: 1476 Initial damage: 976, Damage per pulse: 100, Number of pulses: 5 Final Damage: 2714 Initial damage: 2022, Damage per pulse: 209, Number of pulses: 5
After hitting an opposing Pokemon or traveling its maximum distance, deals damage over time to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect . If this move deals damage over time due to hitting an opposing Pokemon, it also decreases the Sp. Def and movement speed of that Pokemon for a short time. Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown.
Moonblast (Lv. 7) Upgrade Lv. 13	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 848 Final Damage: 1944
Has the user attack while moving back to create distance. When the move's blast hits, it deals damage to opposing Pokemon in a cone and leaves the opposing Pokemon closest to the user unable to act for a short time. Upgrade: Also grants the user a shield when this move is used.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Teleport (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 11s Starting Damage: N/A Final Damage: N/A
After learning this move, the user's basic attack and Confusion damage increased until the end of the battle. When using this move, the user warps to the designated area, making its next basic attack a boosted attack
Psyshock (Lv. 5) Upgrade Lv. 11	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 11s Starting Damage: 1833 Damage per explosion: 611. Number of explosions: 3 Final Damage: 4545 Initial explosion damage: 1446, Damage increase: 5%, Number of explosions: 3
Attacks the designated location three times. This move's cooldown is reduced each time one of these attacks hits an opposing Pokemon. Upgrade: Also increases the damage this move deals each time one of its attacks hits.
Future Sight (Lv. 5) Upgrade Lv. 11	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 9s Starting Damage: 1247 Final Damage: 2738
Sets a delayed explosion. When the explosion hits a Pokemon from the opposing team, it reduces this move's cooldown and increases the user's movement speed for a short time. Upgrade: Resets this move's cooldown when the explosion hits a Pokemon from the opposing team.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Fairy Singularity (Lv. 9)	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 81s Starting Damage: 2274 Damage per instance: 379, Number of instances: 4, Explosion damage: 758 Final Damage: 3613 Damage per instance: 602, Number of instances: 4, Explosion damage: 1205
Warps space in the designated area, drawing in opposing Pokemon. Shoves and deals damage to opposing Pokemon the instant the warped space disappears.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack	Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack. The boosted attack gains an area of effect, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and decreasing their Sp. Def for a short time.

Ability (Passive)

Synchronize	All Evolution Stages When an opponent inflicts decreased movement speed or a damage-over-time condition on Gardevoir, the same is inflicted on the opponent. This Ability goes on a cooldown after it's triggered.

Gardevoir Stats & Evolutions

Gardevoir Evolutions

1st Evolution	2nd Evolution	Final Evolution
Ralts (Lv. 1)	Kirlia (Lv. 5)	Gardevoir (Lv. 8)

Gardevoir Stats

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Gardevoir In-Game Stats Listing

Offense	Endurance	Mobility	Scoring	Support

Gardevoir Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
Fashionable Style Zirco Trading: 350 / 18	Holiday Style Zirco Trading: 400
Sacred Style Zirco Trading: 2199	Cafe Style Zirco Trading: 1200
Aurora Style Event: Season 12 Battle Pass	Purple UNITE Style Zirco Trading: 350
Orange UNITE Style Zirco Trading: 350	Blue Unite Style (Sporty) Zirco Trading: 350

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Gardevoir Character Spotlight

Gardevoir Achievements

Future Sight Achievement

Future Sight
Pokemon	Move
Gardevoir	Future Sight
Mission: In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team with Future Sight or Future Sight+ delayed explosions to reduce the move's cooldown 10 or more times (5/10/20 battles total)
Medals & Points	Rewards
Beginner 5	Aeos Ticket x100
Expert 5	Aeos Coin x300
Master 10	Holowear Ticket x3

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Mew		21.5%	74.21%
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Blaziken		12.3%	71.63%
Hoopa		10.8%	77.86%
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