My kirlia has this habit of walking around with closed eyes most of the time, my friend told me it’s because its eyes have next to zero pigment in them like all ralts line and it might hurt to see bright things. What can I do to help my kirlia see better, or just for his eyes to rest without him having to walk around blind?

First, it would also be wise to have your local pokémon center perform an eye exam on your kirlia first. If your friend is correct in their assumption that the problem has to do with light, then it’s possible that your local Nurse Joy can suggest options for long-term solutions, including surgery. However, there’s also the possibility that your kirlia is keeping its eyes closed due to an infection or other health issue. I don’t mean to scare you with the words “surgery,” “infection,” or “health issue,” but it’s always important to check with Nurse Joy first if your pokémon displays any sort of unusual behavior.

Otherwise, consider giving your kirlia black glasses. This may seem odd, considering the fact that they’re normally for boosting the power of dark-type moves (before anyone asks, it’s because the wearer experiences a boost in confidence that allows them to boost their moves in turn), but they actually have a very practical purpose otherwise. Black glasses are simply highly polarized sunglasses, capable of filtering out more light than standard sunglasses meant for humans. In other words, black glasses are simply a better form of protection against glaring light than sunglasses meant for people, and they often have the added bonus of being customizable for a wider range of species (meaning it’s easy to obtain a pair that can fit your kirlia).

Best of luck, anonymous, but yes, please take your kirlia to a Nurse Joy first.