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Gallade

Blade Pokémon

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Gallade official artwork
Official art

Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Ghost and Fairy, with a base stat total of 518. In Pokémon Champions it’s #63 on the Doubles ladder and #82 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

PsychicFighting
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
52 kg 114.6 lbs
Base stat total
518 Higher than 78% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
SteadfastSharpness
Champions#63 Doubles Same place as a week ago · #82 Singles Down 2 places this weekUsual set Galladite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
The blades extending from its elbows are sharper than the finest swords. Its swordsmanship, albeit self-taught, is astonishingly impressive.
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Base stats

HP68143–175246–340
Atk125130–194229–383
Def6576–128121–251
SpA6576–128121–251
SpD115121–183211–361
Spe8090–145148–284
Total518Higher than 78% of Pokémon
HP68Atk125Def65Spe80SpD115SpA65

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

PsychicFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fairy (because of Fighting)Flying (because of Fighting)Ghost (because of Psychic)

Resists

½×
Fighting (because of Psychic)Rock (because of Fighting)
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalPoisonGroundBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 80); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf (Choice Scarf)217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Gallade outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Gallade against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
145Gallade · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132Gallade · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
100Gallade · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#63 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Galladite (19.1%) · Sharpness (88.6%) · Adamant (48.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (28.4%)

MovesSacred SwordPsycho CutLeaf BladeProtect

Singles

#82 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Galladite (21.6%) · Sharpness (94.4%) · Adamant (62.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (33.8%)

MovesSacred SwordPsycho CutLeaf BladeShadow Sneak

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Gallade, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2221.2%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6191.4%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.4%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6862.4%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.6%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.9%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.9% of teams · rank #75 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 120 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Sharpness
Stat Alignment
Brave
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def
  1. Sacred Sword, Physical, power 90, accuracy 100%
  2. Psycho Cut, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
  3. Trick Room, Status
  4. Wide Guard, Status

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games1.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)1.0%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)0.9%

Moves

Items

Abilities

Stat Points

  • Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def23.1%
  • Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD13.6%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe12.3%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def11.3%

These 4 cover 60.3% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0280RaltsPsychicFairy
    1. Level 20
      #0281KirliaPsychicFairy
      1. Level 30
        #0282GardevoirPsychicFairy
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Gardevoirite
          #0282Mega GardevoirPsychicFairy
      2. Use Dawn Stone (male)
        #0475GalladePsychicFighting
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Galladite
          #0475Mega GalladePsychicFighting

Moves

Level up 33

EvoSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20
1Aqua CutterHigh critical hit ratio.WaterPhysical70100%20
1Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
1CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
1Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpecial50100%25
1Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpecial40—15
1Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
1Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpecial50100%10
1Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.PsychicSpecial100100%15
1Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhysical4095%20
1Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpecial120100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
1ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
1Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.GrassPhysical90100%15
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Life DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP.WaterStatus——10
1Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhysical70100%15
1Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpecial65100%20
1Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
1Sacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes.FightingPhysical90100%15
9Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
12FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhysical30100%10
15TeleportUser switches out.PsychicStatus——20
18Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
23False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhysical40100%40
28ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
35Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
42Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio.PsychicPhysical70100%20
49Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
56Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15
56Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10
63Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5

TM / HM / TR 88

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpecial65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpecial40—15
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpecial5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpecial65100%10
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpecial60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM37Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpecial50100%10
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhysical65100%20
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpecial20100%10
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpecial—100%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpecial80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhysical40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpecial7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhysical75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhysical75100%10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpecial80100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhysical80100%15
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpecial80—20
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhysical—100%15
TM138Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.PsychicStatus——10
TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpecial40100%30
TM190Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhysical125100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhysical2090%10
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM217Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpecial120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.PsychicSpecial80100%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhysical80100%15
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpecial80100%10
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhysical65100%15

Biology

Gallade is a male-only Pokémon that, along with Gardevoir, seems to be a current relative of Iron Valiant. True to its honorable warrior image, it is a master of courtesy and swordsmanship, and it can extend its elbows into blades and fight savagely, but it usually does this to protect something or someone. Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.

Sharply attuned to others' wishes for help, this Pokémon seeks out those in need and aids them in battle. The blades extending from its elbows are sharper than the finest swords. Its swordsmanship, albeit self-taught, is astonishingly impressive.

Forms

Mega Gallade

PsychicFightingInner Focus
BST 618

HoldsGalladite

Mega Gallade is a counterpart to Mega Gardevoir. It gains a whiter color palette and a cape, in similar fashion to Gardevoir's dress.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category
Blade Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
White
Shape
Pal Park area
Field
Extended Sinnoh#160Central Kalos#067New Hoenn#032Galar#123Isle of Armor#037Hisui#104Paldea#065Kitakami#060Lumiose#090

  1. The blades extending from its elbows are sharper than the finest swords. Its swordsmanship, albeit self-taught, is astonishingly impressive.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Sharply attuned to others’ wishes for help, this Pokémon seeks out those in need and aids them in battle.

    Shield

  3. True to its honorable-warrior image, it uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone.

    Sword

  4. Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby

  5. When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  6. A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.

    Diamond · Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Gallade
Japanese
エルレイド
Japanese (romaji)
Erureido
Korean
엘레이드
Chinese (Traditional)
艾路雷朵
Chinese (Simplified)
艾路雷朵
French
Gallame
German
Galagladi
Spanish
Gallade
Italian
Gallade

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

Egg groups
Human-LikeAmorphous
Gender
♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Kirlia: Use Dawn Stone (male).

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Shield 5 areas
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 6 areas
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.