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Gallade

Gallade

PSYCHICFIGHTING
HP
68
Atk
125
Def
65
SpA
65
SpD
115
Spe
80
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x
  • FLYING2x
  • GHOST2x

Best Nature

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Sacred SwordFIGHTINGPhysical25.4%
  2. Psycho CutPSYCHICPhysical24.1%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus15.1%
  4. Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical13.0%

Best Ability / Item

SharpnessGalladiteGalladite

Gallade technical VGC usage sections

Best Gallade Moves

  • #1

    Sacred Sword

    FIGPhysical90 BP

    The user attacks by slicing with a sword. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.

    25.42%
  • #2

    Psycho Cut

    PSYPhysical70 BP

    The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    24.08%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    15.05%
  • #4

    Leaf Blade

    GRAPhysical90 BP

    The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and cuts the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    13.04%
  • #5

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    8.70%
  • #6

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

    8.03%
  • #7

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    2.01%
  • #8

    Triple Axel

    ICEPhysical20 BP

    A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.

    1.67%
  • #9

    Feint

    NORPhysical30 BP

    This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

    1.00%
  • #10

    Thunder Punch

    ELEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    1.00%

Best Gallade Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    59.04%
  • #2

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    30.12%
  • #3

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    9.64%
  • #4

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    1.20%

Best Gallade Abilities

  • #1

    Sharpness

    Powers up slicing moves.

    68.67%
  • #2

    Inner Focus

    31.33%

Best Gallade Items

  • #1
    Galladite

    Galladite

    Allows Gallade to Mega Evolve into Mega Gallade.

    48.60%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    16.82%
  • #3
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    9.35%
  • #4
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Raises chances of getting a critical hit .

    7.48%
  • #5
    Black Belt

    Black Belt

    Raises the power of Fighting-type moves. Note: Formatted as Blackbelt in Generation II .

    5.61%
  • #6
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Cuts a Pokémon's Speed and makes it susceptible to Ground-type moves.

    4.67%
  • #7
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    3.74%
  • #8
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    1.87%
  • #9
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Lowers the opponent's accuracy. Note: Formatted as BrightPowder prior to Generation VI.

    0.93%
  • #10
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    0.93%

Best Gallade Teammates

  • #1
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    20.75%
  • #2
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    14.47%
  • #3
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.69%
  • #4
    torkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.06%
  • #5
    whimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    9.43%
  • #6
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.18%
  • #7
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.55%
  • #8
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.92%
  • #9
    crabominable-megaCrabominable-mega
    FIGICE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.29%
  • #10
    maushold-family-of-threeMaushold-family-of-three
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.66%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Gallade?

The best moveset for Gallade in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Sacred Sword, Psycho Cut, Protect, Leaf Blade.

How to counter Gallade in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Gallade can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 2x, flying 2x, ghost 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Gallade?

The best item for Gallade is typically Galladite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.