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No. 0475 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Gallade

The Blade Pokémon

TL;DR. Gallade is a psychic/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 518. A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.

Psychic Fighting

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

Height1.6 m

Weight52.0 kg

AbilitiesSteadfast, Sharpness

HiddenJustified

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 518. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 68

Attack 125

Defense 65

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 115

Speed 80

Total518

518 base stat total, the 223rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 57th among Psychic-types.

125 base Attack, Gallade's strongest stat, ranking 21st of 172 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Gallade on Daily Pokémon

Gallade was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Jul 26, 2026

Pokémon GO

Gallade in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Gallade reaches 3,093 CP at level 40 and 3,539 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack237

GO Defense195

GO Stamina169

Max CP (L40)3,093

Max CP (L50)3,497

Best buddy (L51)3,539

Raid catch CP 1,688–1,767 (L20). Weather boosted 2,110–2,209 (L25).

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Competitive

Gallade in competitive play.

Gallade is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #146 in the Great League.

Setup Sweeper

Swords Dance / Sacred Sword / Psycho Cut / Leaf Blade

ItemLum Berry
AbilitySharpness
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraSteel, Fire

Choice Band

Sacred Sword / Psycho Cut / Leaf Blade / Knock Off

ItemChoice Band
AbilitySharpness
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraSteel, Dark

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Offensive Trick Room Sweeper

Sacred Sword / Psycho Cut / Wide Guard / Trick Room

ItemClear Amulet
AbilitySharpness
NatureBrave
EVs252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
TeraGrass, Fire

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #146 86.3 score

Ultra League #146 85.4 score

Master League #135 70.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gallade.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gallade, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Gallade?

Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Gallade weak to?

Gallade takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Gallade resistant to?

Gallade resists Fighting, Rock. It has no full immunities.

How does Gallade evolve?

Gallade evolves from Kirlia (Use Dawn Stone). Gallade evolves into Mega Gallade (Mega Evolve with Galladite (battle-only)).

What generation is Gallade from?

Gallade was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0475.

What are Gallade's base stats?

Gallade has HP 68, Attack 125, Defense 65, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 115, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 518.

What are Gallade's abilities?

Gallade can have the abilities Steadfast, Sharpness, plus the Hidden Ability Justified.

Is Gallade legendary or mythical?

No. Gallade is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Gallade's best stat?

Gallade's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 21st of 172 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Gallade good?

Gallade has a base stat total of 518, the 223rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 57th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms