What type does Gardevoir fall under? Which sets make it S-tier? Everything you need to know before buying the Psychic slot.
Gardevoir is one of the most iconic and consistently valuable Pokemon in the TCG. In a card break, Gardevoir is a Psychic-type — meaning all Gardevoir cards go to whoever holds the Psychic slot. With multiple chase-level Gardevoir ex cards in recent Scarlet & Violet sets, holding Psychic in the right break can be extremely profitable.
Gardevoir is Psychic-type in the Pokemon TCG. This has been consistent across all modern Gardevoir cards.
Hold the Psychic slot to receive all Gardevoir pulls. This includes Gardevoir ex, V, VMAX, and regular Gardevoir cards.
Older Gardevoir cards were Fairy-type, but Fairy type was retired in Sword & Shield era. All modern Gardevoir cards are Psychic.
SV Base Set (SAR), Paradox Rift (SIR), and Twilight Masquerade are the top sets for Gardevoir breaks.
| Set | Psychic Slot Tier | Key Gardevoir Pull | Max Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet Base (SV1) | S-TIER | Gardevoir ex SAR | $100+ |
| Paradox Rift (SV4) | S-TIER | Gardevoir ex SIR | $70+ |
| Twilight Masquerade (SV6) | A-TIER | Gardevoir ex SIR | $50+ |
| Chilling Reign (SWSH6) | A-TIER | Gardevoir VMAX Alt Art | $60 |
| Silver Tempest (SWSH12) | B-TIER | Gardevoir (base) | $15 |
In Scarlet & Violet Base Set breaks, Psychic is arguably the #1 slot. The Gardevoir ex SAR ($40–100+) is the single most valuable card in the set by consistent resale value. Even the regular Gardevoir ex is a $8–20 card, giving Psychic multiple realistic hits. If you only buy one slot in an SV1 break, Psychic deserves serious consideration over even Lightning (Miraidon).
One reason Gardevoir ex cards hold their value is competitive demand. Gardevoir ex decks have been tournament-viable in Standard format since their SV1 release, creating sustained buying pressure from players who need playsets. This competitive demand provides a price floor that pure collector cards don't have — making Gardevoir ex a reliable break pull even if the market softens slightly.
Before Sword & Shield, Gardevoir was printed as a Fairy-type Pokemon in the TCG. These older cards (Sun & Moon era and earlier) fall under the Fairy slot if the break is using legacy rules. However, Fairy type was retired from the TCG in 2020. All modern Gardevoir cards from Sword & Shield onward are Psychic-type. Most contemporary breaks use the current type system, so Psychic is the correct slot for Gardevoir today.
Gardevoir ex is Psychic-type. In breaks, whoever holds the Psychic slot receives all Gardevoir ex cards pulled.
Yes — especially in SV1 and Paradox Rift. The Gardevoir ex SAR from SV1 is one of the most valuable cards in the modern TCG era, consistently selling for $40–100+ raw.
Yes. Gardevoir was Fairy-type in Sun & Moon and XY era sets. All Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet era Gardevoir cards are Psychic-type.
The Gardevoir ex SAR (Special Art Rare) from Scarlet & Violet Base Set is currently the most valuable Gardevoir card, fetching $40–100+ raw and $150–300+ PSA 10.
Grab the Psychic slot in our next SV1 or Paradox Rift break and chase that Gardevoir ex SAR.
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