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.
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using 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 X & Y, Clefable's Moonblast hits Gallade for 53-62%. Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 106-124%.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x53-62% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave22-26% Thunderbolt32-38% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x106-124%KO Sludge Bomb59-69% Focus Blast26-31% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-90% Flamethrower43-51% Energy Ball29-34% Psychic29-34% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Staraptor builds →Close Combat28-33% Double Edge83-98% U Turn32-38% | ||
X & Y 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 49 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 9 more.
X & Y Gallade Best Moveset
Gallade doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Close Combat and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while spread EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Gallade best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Psycho Cut
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Close Combat and Focus Blast for the basics, but Gallade's real strength is the 11-type coverage spread. Grass and Dark hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gallade in X & Y
Gallade doesn't appear wild. Catch Ralts instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Gallade. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Gallade in X & Y
The path to Gallade starts with Ralts at Lv. 5-8 via walking and trade encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RaltsRoute 4XGrass Lv.8 RouteRareEarlyRed FlowerRoute 4YGrass Lv.8 RouteRareEarlyYellow FlowerRoute 4YGrass Lv.8 RouteRareEarlyRed FlowerRoute 4XGrass Lv.8 RouteRareEarlyYellow FlowerLumiose CityXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyTrade anyLumiose CityYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyTrade any
Step 2Evolve into Kirlia
Step 3Gallade ✓
Gallade Guide
For X & Y, we rate Gallade C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. At 518 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Leftovers is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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