Attack and Sp. Def carry most of Gallade's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
Gallade's Psychic/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Ghost, and Fairy. Gallade's special bulk (base 115 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Ghost, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Rock |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Glimmora builds →Power Gem17-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureCalm Moves View Politoed builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Clodsire builds →Earthquake44-52% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompetitive ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Empoleon builds →Surf34-40% Ice Beam23-27% Flip Turn26-31% | ||
Out of 2 evolutions from Kirlia, Gallade comes from the item path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Ralts to get eggs. Both Gallade and Gardevoir hit 518 total stats from Ralts. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gallade to get Ralts eggs using 63 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups.
Lum Berry buys the setup turn. Gallade clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Psychocut and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Gallade best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Sacred Sword
- Psycho Cut
- Trick Room
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sacred Sword
- Psycho Cut
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Leaf Blade
- Night Slash
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Night Slash
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Sacred Sword
- Psycho Cut
- Trick Room
- Wide Guard
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sacred Sword
- Psycho Cut
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Leaf Blade
- Night Slash
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Night Slash
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
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Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Psycho Cut
- Knock Off
- Vacuum Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Fire Punch
- Brick Break
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Focus Punch and Future Sight for the basics, but Gallade's real strength is the 14-type coverage spread. Water and Fairy hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
STAB runs through Close Combat and Future Sight for the basics, but Gallade's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Fairy and Flying hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
A solid spread overall. Gallade gets Close Combat and Psychic for same-type damage alongside coverage across 12 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
STAB runs through Focus Punch and Future Sight for the basics, but Gallade's real strength is the 11-type coverage spread. Fairy and Bug hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Gallade tops out at low spawn rates across 18 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Gallade in Scarlet & Violet
To get Gallade, start by catching Ralts through walking encounters at Lv. 5-65. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RaltsSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.5-10 Route3%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.5-10 Route3%EarlyMorning
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.20-36 Route15%MidMorningor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gallade ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateMorningGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateMorningGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateMorningGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateMorningNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateMorningor evolve from Kirlia (Step 2)
Gallade isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Ralts from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword. The evolution path from Ralts to Gallade is covered in the steps below.
Gallade starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Gallade in Legends: Arceus
Ralts is your first catch on the way to Gallade. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RaltsGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonHeart's CragGrassUncommonShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonSnowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaHeart's CragGrassUncommonShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonSnowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommonor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gallade ✓Snowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommonor evolve from Kirlia (Step 2)
You're catching Ralts first, not Gallade. Ralts appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Gallade in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Ralts is your first catch on the way to Gallade. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 4-63 across 22 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RaltsRoute 203Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.4-6 Route21%EarlyRoute 203Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.4-6 Route21%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.4-6 Route21%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.4-6 Route21%EarlyFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave25%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave25%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaRoute 203Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.6 Route1%EarlyRoute 203Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.6 Route1%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.6 Route1%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.6 Route1%EarlyDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gallade ✓
We rate Gallade B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 518 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 125 Attack stands out.
Steadfast raises Speed one stage upon flinching. That's the one you want on Gallade. Justified is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sharpness works too if your team needs something different.
Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Gallade is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Gallade has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Gallade appears in 14 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves