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.
When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
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 |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x94-111%KO Moonblast 2x59-70% Phantom Force 2x112-132%KO Fly 2x75-88% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Aegislash builds →Shadow Ball 2x36-42% Shadow Claw 2x48-57% Aerial Ace 2x27-32% Shadow Sneak 2x28-34% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Mandibuzz builds →Brave Bird 2x96-113%KO Fly 2x73-86% Shadow Ball 2x24-29% Air Slash 2x36-42% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x122-145%KO Shadow Ball 2x40-48% Wing Attack 2x83-99% Aerial Ace 2x83-99% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Sableye builds →Shadow Ball 2x43-50% Dazzling Gleam 2x28-34% Shadow Claw 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam hits Gallade for 56-66%. Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Gallade for 51-60%. Togekiss deals 41-49% with Air Slash.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt31-37% Volt Switch25-29% Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x51-60% Flamethrower29-34% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x41-49% | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Gliscor builds →Earthquake53-63% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Gallade View Staraptor builds →U Turn37-44% Close Combat31-37% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 52 partners from the Indeterminate and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Confuse Ray, Destiny Bond and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Gallade Best Moveset
Gallade doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Close Combat and Ground coverage keep the pressure on while spread EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Gallade best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psycho Cut
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
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 Sun & Moon
Gallade isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Ralts from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword. The evolution path from Ralts to Gallade is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gallade in Sun & Moon
Step 3Gallade ✓
Gallade Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Gallade C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 518 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 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