Is Gallade Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Dawn Stone on male Kirlia. Psychic/Fighting with AbilitySteadfast. Transfer only since Ralts isn't wild. If obtained, handles Cheren, Grimsley, and Iris's Aggron through Fighting. Psychic/Fighting is a strong offensive combo.
Ralts trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Ralts has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Burgh's team hits Ralts's weaknesses hard.
Elesa's team hits Ralts's weaknesses hard.
Clay's team hits Ralts's weaknesses hard.
Skyla's typing presses Ralts's defenses.
Drayden's team hits Ralts's weaknesses hard.
Ralts trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Ralts trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Grimsley's Pokemon outpace and outclass Ralts here.
Caitlin's team hits Ralts's weaknesses hard.
Ralts has the type edge here and should clean up Marshal's team.
Iris's team hits Ralts's weaknesses hard.
Gallade cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Gardevoir cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Gallade cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Gallade in Black 2 & White 2
Gallade isn't available in the wild in Black 2 & White 2. Start by transferring Ralts from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Ralts to Gallade is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gallade in B2W2
Step 1Obtain RaltsCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Black & WhiteAvailableCatch in Black & White via Walking · White Forest, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 102. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 102. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 203. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Route 208. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 34 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 4 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Kirlia- Step 3Gallade ✓
Gallade Weakness
Gallade's Psychic/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying and Ghost. Few weaknesses and 2 resistances make the typing clean. 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Rock |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Gallade Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Gallade
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Zubat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x41-49% Astonish 2x15-19% | ||
 Pidove Normal | C | |
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Braviary builds →Fly 2x118-139%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-74% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
 Cofagrigus Ghost | B | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Braviary builds →Fly 2x120-141%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-74% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Sigilyph builds →Air Slash 2x55-65% Shadow Ball 2x39-46% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x72-85% Shadow Ball 2x25-29% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Braviary builds →Fly 2x118-140%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-73% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Sigilyph builds →Air Slash 2x54-64% Shadow Ball 2x38-45% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x71-84% Shadow Ball 2x24-29% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x159-187%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-73% | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Archeops builds →Fly 2x133-157%KO Shadow Claw 2x69-82% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Mandibuzz builds →Brave Bird 2x94-110%KO Shadow Ball 2x23-27% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Staraptor can KO Gallade with Double-Edge (95-112%). Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (91-107%).
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Staraptor builds →Close Combat31-37% U Turn37-44% Double Edge95-112%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x91-107%KO Energy Ball34-40% Flamethrower51-61% | ||
Gallade Evolutions
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 45 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 7 more.
B2W2 Gallade Best Moveset
125 Attack fires Fighting/Psychic physical TermStab from a rare type combination. AbilitySteadfast boosts Speed on flinch, and AbilityJustified as a hidden ability gains Attack on Dark hits. 115 Sp. Def absorbs special attacks. The moveset answers Dark, Normal, and Steel types. 80 Speed is adequate for the tier.
Best Build
Gallade best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
- Psycho Cut
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
STAB runs through Focus Punch and Close Combat for the basics, but Gallade's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Grass and Dark hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
Gallade Black 2 & White 2 Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Gallade B-Tier: a solid option in Black 2 & White 2 for the right team. At 518 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Gallade does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gallade hits 618 BST.
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.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Gallade has appeared in 14 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves