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Gallade-Mega

Gallade-Mega

PSYCHICFIGHTING
HP
68
Atk
165
Def
95
SpA
65
SpD
115
Spe
110
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x
  • FLYING2x
  • GHOST2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Psycho CutPSYCHICPhysical15.2%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus14.4%
  3. Sacred SwordFIGHTINGPhysical11.3%
  4. Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7.0%

Best Ability / Item

sharpnessFocus SashFocus Sash

Gallade-Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Gallade-Mega Moves

  • #1

    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.

    15.21%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    14.43%
  • #3

    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.

    11.33%
  • #4

    Drain Punch

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    6.99%
  • #5

    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.

    6.78%
  • #6

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

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

    4.01%
  • #7

    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.

    3.99%
  • #8

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    3.47%
  • #9

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    3.12%
  • #10

    Zen Headbutt

    PSYPhysical80 BP

    The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

    2.78%
  • #11

    Other

    27.89%

Best Gallade-Mega Natures

  • #1

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

    30.24%
  • #2

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

    5.27%
  • #3

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

    3.64%
  • #4

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

    2.75%
  • #5

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

    2.24%
  • #6

    Jolly 0/32/6/0/0/28

    2.22%
  • #7

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

    2.18%
  • #8

    Adamant 0/32/21/0/0/13

    2.17%
  • #9

    Adamant 0/32/22/0/0/12

    2.14%
  • #10

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

    2.11%
  • #11

    Other

    45.04%

Best Gallade-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    sharpness

    95.13%
  • #2

    steadfast

    3.07%
  • #3

    justified

    1.79%

Best Gallade-Mega Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    20.51%
  • #2
    Galladite

    Galladite

    Allows Gallade to Mega Evolve into Mega Gallade.

    17.65%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    16.42%
  • #4
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

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

    10.40%
  • #5
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

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

    8.94%
  • #6
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Raises chances of getting a critical hit .

    4.45%
  • #7
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    4.43%
  • #8
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    3.92%
  • #9
    Black Belt

    Black Belt

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

    3.37%
  • #10
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    2.80%
  • #11

    Other

    7.11%

Best Gallade-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.39%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.33%
  • #3
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.06%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.81%
  • #5
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.40%
  • #6
    SableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.13%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.38%
  • #8
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.16%
  • #9
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.07%
  • #10
    TalonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.82%
  • #11

    Other

    53.45%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Gallade-Mega?

The best moveset for Gallade-Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Psycho Cut, Protect, Sacred Sword, Drain Punch.

How to counter Gallade-Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Gallade-Mega 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-Mega?

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