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.
True to its honorable-warrior image, it uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone.
Sharply attuned to others’ wishes for help, this Pokémon seeks out those in need and aids them in battle.
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 Sword & Shield, Weavile's Knock Off hits Gallade for 52-61%. Celesteela deals 76-90% with Air Slash.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Toxapex builds →Scald17-20% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Weavile builds →Knock Off52-61% Ice Shard32-38% | ||
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower30-36% Air Slash 2x76-90% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x63-75% Knock Off16-19% | ||
 Blacephalon FireGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Blacephalon builds →Shadow Ball 2x95-112%KO Flamethrower53-62% Overheat76-90% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 46 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 5 more.
Sword & Shield 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 Future Sight and Close Combat for the basics, but Gallade's real strength is the 13-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 Sword & Shield
No wild encounters for Gallade. The 3-stage chain runs through Ralts, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Gallade in Sword & Shield
The path to Gallade starts with Ralts at Lv. 7-29 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RaltsRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveSwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest25%EarlyHeavy FogFields of HonorSwordOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyHeavy FogFields of HonorShieldOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyHeavy FogFields of HonorSwordGrass Lv.13-1815%EarlyHeavy FogFields of HonorShieldGrass Lv.13-1815%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave10%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave10%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-102%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-102%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-102%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-102%EarlyOvercastWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building10%MidHeavy FogWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building10%MidHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water2%MidHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water2%MidHeavy Fog
Step 2Evolve into Kirlia
Step 3Gallade ✓
Gallade Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Gallade C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield'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 Sword & Shield, 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