Gallade Best Moveset
AbilitySharpness boosts slashing moves by 50%, including MoveSacred Sword, MovePsycho Cut, MoveLeaf Blade, and MoveNight Slash. Held ItemLife Orb with NatureJolly at 125 Attack pushes Sharpness-boosted Fighting and Psychic TermStab to devastating levels. The moveset runs the broadest coverage of any slicing attacker. 80 Speed and 115 Sp. Def balance offense with special durability.
Psychic/Fighting with Swords Dance and 125 Attack in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Close Combat hit hard, but 80 Speed left Gallade outsped by most top threats.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gallade best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
- Shadow Sneak
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
Justified boosted Attack when hit by Dark moves in Gen V (Black & White), but 80 Speed meant Gallade needed to take a hit before it could hit back.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
- Psycho Cut
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Mega Gallade reached 165 Attack with Inner Focus in Gen VI (X & Y). The Mega form was solid, but base Gallade without the Stone fell further behind.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Dropped further in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Psychic/Fighting was a bad defensive typing with Ghost, Flying, and Fairy weaknesses showing up on every other team.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 125 Attack with 80 Speed and paper-thin defenses couldn't justify the team slot against faster Fighting-types.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Psycho Cut
- Knock Off
- Vacuum Wave
Recommended Teammates
Sharpness arrived in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) and boosted slashing moves by 50%. Sacred Sword, Psycho Cut, and Leaf Blade all qualified. A new identity after two dead gens.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Leaf Blade
- Night Slash
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Gallade Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Gallade
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
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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 63 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups.
How to Get Gallade
24 encounter spots for Gallade at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Gallade in SV
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 RaltsKitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.5-10OverworldRate 3%Morning
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.20-36OverworldRate 15%MorningWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.20-36OverworldRate 15%MorningKitakami WildsLv.20-60OverworldOni MountainLv.20-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.20-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.20-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.20-60Overworldor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gallade ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.20-60OverworldNightKitakami WildsLv.20-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.20-60OverworldNightEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%MorningGlaseado MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%MorningNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%MorningSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%MorningSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%MorningSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%MorningSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%MorningWest Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Morningor evolve from Kirlia (Step 2)
moderate rates across 1 locations for Gallade in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
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 PLA
Ralts is your first catch on the way to Gallade. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-70 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RaltsShrouded RuinsLv.16-19FloorRate 15%Snowpoint TempleLv.16-19CaveRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.19-22GrassRate 15%Heart's CragLv.40-48GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaShrouded RuinsLv.23-28FloorRate 15%Snowpoint TempleLv.26-29CaveRate 15%Heart's CragLv.40-48GrassRate 15%or evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gallade ✓Snowpoint TempleLv.16-70CaveRate 15%or 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 BDSP
Ralts is your first catch on the way to Gallade. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 4-63 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RaltsRoute 203Lv.4-6Using PokeRadarRate 21%Route 204 - SouthLv.4-6Using PokeRadarRate 21%Fountainspring CaveLv.16-63CaveRate 30%Unique encounterDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve KirliaRoute 203Lv.6Using PokeRadarRate 1%Route 204 - SouthLv.6Using PokeRadarRate 1%Dazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Ralts (Step 1)
Step 3Gallade ✓
Base Stats
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.
Gallade Guide
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.
Gallade can Mega Evolve into Mega Gallade. That's 618 BST, up from 518. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
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.
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- 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