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No. 0475

Gallade

Blade Pokémon

Gallade
Official art
PsychicFighting
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
52 kg 114.6 lbs
Base stat total
518 top 22%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
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

HP68128–175246–340
Atk125117–194229–383
Def6563–128121–251
SpA6563–128121–251
SpD115108–183211–361
Spe8076–145148–284
Total518Higher than 78% of all Pokémon
HP68Atk125Def65Spe80SpD115SpA65

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

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

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 145Gallade · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 132Gallade · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 100Gallade · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Rock½×
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalPoisonGroundBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDark

Abilities

  • Steadfast

    Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

  • Sharpness

    Powers up slicing moves.

  • JustifiedHidden ability

    Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#63 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

Moves Sacred Sword, Psycho Cut, Leaf Blade, Protect

Singles

#82 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 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%)

Moves Sacred Sword, Psycho Cut, Leaf Blade, Shadow Sneak

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

7.17% of teams · rank #29 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Assault Vest
Ability
Sharpness
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpD
  1. Sacred Sword
  2. Psycho Cut
  3. Night Slash
  4. Shadow Sneak

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

Usage by rating

  • All players3.7%
  • Rated 1500+4.31%
  • Rated 1630+7.17%
  • Rated 1760+3.06%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.17%

Moves

  • Sacred Sword98.8%
  • Psycho Cut96.8%
  • Night Slash57.9%
  • Shadow Sneak56%
  • Leaf Blade37.8%
  • Knock Off21.9%
  • Aqua Cutter12.1%
  • Agility9.3%
  • Swords Dance3%
  • Triple Axel3%

Items

  • Assault Vest80.7%
  • Life Orb4%
  • Razor Claw3.8%
  • Choice Band3.4%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots3%
  • Choice Scarf1.6%

Abilities

  • 98%
  • 1.9%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpD24.4%
  • Adamant 56 HP / 192 Atk / 164 SpD / 96 Spe20.5%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 252 SpD / 4 Spe10.2%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe8.1%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.3%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0280RaltsPsychicFairy
    1. Level 20#0281KirliaPsychicFairy
      1. Level 30#0282GardevoirPsychicFairy
      2. Use Dawn Stone (male)#0475GalladePsychicFighting

Moves

Level up 33

EvoSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
1Aqua CutterThe user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.WaterPhys70100%20
1Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
1CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
1Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
1Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
1Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
1Dream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15
1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20
1Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10
1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
1ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
1Leaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Life DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10
1Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
1PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
1PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
1Sacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15
9Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
12FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
15TeleportImmediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise.PsychicStatus——20
18Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
23False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
28ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
35Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
42Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20
49Heal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
56Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15
56Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10
63Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 88

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10
TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30
TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10
TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10
TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15
TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10
TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Blade Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
White
Shape
Habitat
—
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

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

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3D models

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
233
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

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