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.
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using the extending swords on its elbows.
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 from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 8 more.
Life Orb and Justified form the backbone. Gallade invests flexible EVs EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Jolly nature pushes Speed higher. Close Combat handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Gallade Moveset
- Close Combat
- Psycho Cut
- Knock Off
- Vacuum Wave
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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