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People discuss this character in both non-erotic and erotic contexts. Outside of its aesthetic value, Gardevoir is a strong battler in the Pokémon universe. Gardevoir is regularly used in competitive play, where it’s known for its strong special (non-physical) attacks and solid special defense. It also has access to many powerful moves, making it a capable fighter. It enjoys popularity in the main series of games, as well as in others, such as Pokken Tournament and the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. It also makes appearances in the Pokémon manga and anime series.
In some contexts, people tend to make sexual jokes about Gardevoir using in-universe mechanics. Two of these mechanics are the Pokémon moves Flash and Attract. These jokes typically take comic strip form. In these comics, Gardevoir usually uses either of these moves. In-game, Flash normally lights up dark areas or lowers a target’s accuracy. However, in the context of the joke, Gardevoir flashes the opponent with its breasts. In the games, the move Attract causes a Pokémon of another gender to become infatuated, which sometimes renders them “immobilized by love.” In the context of fanworks, Gardevoir uses Attract simply by existing or in some interpretations, to get what it wants. In each case, Gardevoir is portrayed as female and as flirtatious.
These jokes and other fanworks are so known within the fandom, that when people mention they like Gardevoir, they often qualify it with statements that distance themselves from the people who sexualize it.
