Nothing about Gallade screams competitive powerhouse, and that's fine. Psychic/Fighting means only weak to Flying, Ghost, and Fairy. The stat spread favors raw physical power. Introduced in Gen 4.
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 Weakness
VulnerableGallade's Psychic/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Ghost, and Fairy moves. Gallade's special bulk (base 115 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Gallade Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
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 RaltsCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.5-103%EarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.5-103%EarlyRouteMorning
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaEASYEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.20-3615%MidRouteMorningEASYEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.20-3615%MidRouteMorningEASYWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.20-3615%MidRouteMorningEASYWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.20-3615%MidRouteMorningor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gallade ✓HARDEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateCaveMorningHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateCaveMorningHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateCaveMorningHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateCaveMorningHARDNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningHARDWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteMorningor 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 RaltsEASYGapejaw BogGrassUncommonSwampEASYHeart's CragGrassUncommonEASYShrouded RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIce
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaEASYHeart's CragGrassUncommonEASYShrouded RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIceor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gallade ✓EASYSnowpoint TempleGrassUncommonIceor 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 RaltsCHALLENGINGRoute 203Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.4-621%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 203Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.4-621%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.4-621%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.4-621%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6330%MidCaveUnique encounterEFFORTLESSFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6330%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6325%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-6325%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6320%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6320%MidCaveUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaLEGENDARYRoute 203Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.61%EarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 203Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.61%EarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.61%EarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.61%EarlyRouteDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-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 appears in 14 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Gallade appears in 14 titles across 6 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A