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.
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
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 using 43 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond, Disable and 5 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 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
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 RaltsEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1060%EarlyHeavy FogEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1060%EarlyHeavy FogEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestHeavy FogEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy FogEASYRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy FogEASYDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1525%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1525%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYFields of HonorSwordOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyHeavy FogEASYFields of HonorShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyHeavy FogEASYFields of HonorSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyHeavy FogEASYFields of HonorShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyHeavy FogMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveHeavy FogMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveHeavy FogMODERATESouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1310%EarlyWaterHeavy FogMODERATESouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1310%EarlyWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-165%EarlyWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-165%EarlyWaterHeavy FogMODERATESouth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.14-165%EarlyWaterHeavy FogMODERATESouth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.14-165%EarlyWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-102%EarlyOvercastCHALLENGINGRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-102%EarlyOvercastCHALLENGINGRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworldLv.7-102%EarlyOvercastCHALLENGINGRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworldLv.7-102%EarlyOvercastMODERATEWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworldLv.26-2910%MidBuildingHeavy FogMODERATEWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworldLv.26-2910%MidBuildingHeavy FogCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.26-282%MidWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.26-282%MidWaterHeavy Fog
Step 2Evolve into Kirlia- Step 3Gallade ✓
We rate Gallade C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. 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 leaning toward the physical side (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