Gardevoir | |
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Pokémon character | |
First appearance | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) |
Designed by | Ken Sugimori (finalized)[1] |
Voiced by | EN: Michele Knotz[2] JA: Tomoko Kawakami[2] |
In-universe information | |
Species | Pokémon |
Type | Psychic and Fairy |
Gardevoir (/ˈɡɑːrdəvwɑːr/ ), known in Japan as Sirnight (Japanese: サーナイト, Hepburn: Sānaito), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise. It is an evolved form of Kirlia and the final evolution of Ralts. Gardevoir was designed by Game Freak for the video games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire as part of a new creative philosophy to test the waters of what a Pokémon was expected to look like. Its design was finalized by Ken Sugimori. Introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Gallade, a male Pokémon, accompanies Gardevoir as another Pokémon that evolves from Kirlia. Since Gardevoir's introduction, it has appeared in other media and titles related to the Pokémon franchise, such as the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Unite. It has been generally well-received, with critics praising its design and being regarded as one of the best Pokémon. It has gained notoriety for how often it is depicted in fan-made pornographic imagery.