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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
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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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Ralts family appeared on August 3, 2019.
- Ralts
- Gardevoir by encounter; Mega Gardevoir
- Shadow
- Gallade by encounter; Mega Gallade
- Dynamax
- Kirlia by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 28, 2026, Mega (Mega Gallade).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | MegaMega Gallade | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Feb 10 to Feb 15, 2026 | 3-star | Valentine's Day 2026 |
| Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2025 | MegaMega Gallade | Regular rotation |
| Jan 16 to Jan 24, 2025 | MegaMega Gallade | Regular rotation |
| Feb 8 to Feb 15, 2023 | 3-star | Valentine's Day |
| Feb 10 to Feb 15, 2022 | 3-star | Valentine's Day |
Competitive
Gallade in competitive play.
Gallade is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #287 in the Great League.
RU
Setup Sweeper
Swords Dance / Sacred Sword / Psycho Cut / Leaf Blade
Choice Band
Sacred Sword / Psycho Cut / Leaf Blade / Knock Off
VGC 2025
Offensive Trick Room Sweeper
Sacred Sword / Psycho Cut / Wide Guard / Trick Room
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #287 81 score
Ultra League #317 78.6 score
Master League #155 68.9 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Gallade as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gallade is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Ghost Fairy
½× Resists
Fighting Rock
Comparison
Gallade vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 172 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Gallade | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 76 | -8 |
| Attack | 125 | 83 | +42 |
| Defense | 65 | 74 | -9 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 78 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 115 | 78 | +37 |
| Speed | 80 | 73 | +7 |
| Total | 518 | 462 | +56 |
Game appearances
Gallade appears in 25 games.
Every mainline release where Gallade is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get it
How to get Gallade.
Every main-series game Gallade is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Six, Alfornada Cavern
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- One-time encounterBleu District: Wild Zone 5 (Alpha) (only one, during Main Mission 40) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Psychic-type & Fighting-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- SwordObtainable
- WildBridge Field
- RaidDusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
- WildChallenge Road (The Isle of Armor)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildBridge Field
- RaidDusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
- WildChallenge Road (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveKirlia (Dawn Stone (male))
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Snowpoint Temple (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveKirlia (Dawn Stone (male))
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveKirlia (Dawn Stone (male))
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveKirlia (Dawn Stone (male))
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Gallade: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Gallade appears in 6 episodes.
From DP177 (2010-05-20) through JN060 (2021-03-19).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Gallade partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Gallade partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Gallade has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Gallade sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Gallade in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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