Stats & Training
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.
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using the extending swords on its elbows.
Gallade Weakness
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile's Knock Off hits Gallade for 52-61%. Clefable's Moonblast hits Gallade for 63-75%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Weavile builds →Knock Off52-61% Ice Shard32-38% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x63-75% Knock Off16-19% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 31 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 8 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Gallade Best Moveset
Life Orb and Justified form the backbone. Gallade invests flexible 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
Gallade best EVs are Attack and Speed
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 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
How to Get Gallade in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ✓
Gallade Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Gallade C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. At 518 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Life Orb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 leaning toward the physical side (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.
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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 6ORASMega
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