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.
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
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 from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 9 more.
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 a spread EV build EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Gallade Moveset
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Psycho Cut
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
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
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 RaltsCHALLENGINGRoute 4XGrassLv.8RareEarlyRouteRed FlowerCHALLENGINGRoute 4YGrassLv.8RareEarlyRouteYellow FlowerCHALLENGINGRoute 4YGrassLv.8RareEarlyRouteRed FlowerCHALLENGINGRoute 4XGrassLv.8RareEarlyRouteYellow FlowerLEGENDARYLumiose CityXIn-game tradeLv.5LimitedEarlyCityTrade anyLEGENDARYLumiose CityYIn-game tradeLv.5LimitedEarlyCityTrade any
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 a physical attacker with 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