Gallade
Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Gallade has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go. In Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon Iron Valiant was discovered, which bears a striking resemblance to Gardevoir and Gallade.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0475 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic Fighting |
| Species | Blade Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 52.0 kg (114.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Steadfast 2. Sharpness Justified (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0160 (Platinum) 0067 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0032 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0123 (Sword/Shield) 0104 (Legends: Arceus) 0065 (Scarlet/Violet) 0090 (Legends: Z-A) 0037 (The Isle of Armor) 0060 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 259 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous, Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 68 | 246 | 340 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 518 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0475 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic Fighting |
| Species | Blade Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 56.4 kg (124.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Inner Focus |
| Local № | 0160 (Platinum) 0067 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0032 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0123 (Sword/Shield) 0104 (Legends: Arceus) 0065 (Scarlet/Violet) 0090 (Legends: Z-A) 0037 (The Isle of Armor) 0060 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 278 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 68 | 246 | 340 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 165 | 301 | 471 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Speed | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Total | 618 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Gallade changes
- In Generations 4-8, Gallade does not have the Sharpness ability.
- In Generation 4, Gallade has a base experience yield of 208.
- In Generations 5-7, Gallade has a base experience yield of 233.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond Pearl |
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows. |
|---|---|
| Platinum | When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows. |
| Sword | True to its honorable-warrior image, it uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone. |
| Shield | Sharply attuned to others’ wishes for help, this Pokémon seeks out those in need and aids them in battle. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using the extending swords on its elbows. |
| Legends: Arceus | The blades extending from its elbows are sharper than the finest swords. Its swordsmanship, albeit self-taught, is astonishingly impressive. |
| Scarlet | When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely. |
| Violet | Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce. |
Moves learned by Gallade
Moves learnt by level up
Gallade learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | 40 | ∞ | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 1 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 6 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 15 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
| 50 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 58 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Gallade does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Gallade can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Gallade is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 08 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 11 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 24 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 29 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 45 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 49 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 57 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 65 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 67 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 99 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 111 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | ∞ |
Moves learnt by level up
Gallade learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua Cutter | Water | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | 40 | ∞ | |
| 1 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 1 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 1 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Life Dew | Water | — | — | |
| 1 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 1 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sacred Sword | Fighting | 90 | 100 | |
| 9 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| 15 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 23 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 28 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
| 49 | Heal Pulse | Psychic | — | — | |
| 56 | Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| 56 | Wide Guard | Rock | — | — | |
| 63 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Gallade learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Gallade learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gallade gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| Memento | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Gallade is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Gallade sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Gallade
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia |
|---|---|
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Ralts/Kirlia |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Ralts/Kirlia |
| Legends: Arceus | Snowpoint Temple |
| Scarlet Violet |
North Province (Area One), East Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), Glaseado Mountain |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Gallade questions
- What is a good moveset for Gallade?
- Should Gallade use a choice band or choice scarf?
- Should I use Shadow Sneak or Night Slash on my Gallade moveset?
- WHo should I add in?
- Is Accelgor or Gallade better in Gen 6 WiFi battles?
- Which is better gardevoir or gallade in pokémon Y?
- Is Gallade worth using for an in-game Omega Ruby team?
- Which of Gallade or Ceruledge is more effective for a Scarlet playthrough?
- Where do you get a dawn stone in Pokemon Emerald??
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Gallade |
|---|---|
| Japanese | エルレイド (Erureido) |
| German | Galagladi |
| French | Gallame |
| Italian | Gallade |
| Spanish | Gallade |
| Korean | 엘레이드 (elleideu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 艾路雷朵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 艾路雷朵 |
| English |
Blade Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | やいばポケモン |
| German | Klingen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Lame |
| Italian | Pokémon Lama |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cuchilla |
| Korean | 검포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 利刃宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 利刃寶可夢 |
Name origin
- gallant
- brave, chivalrous
- blade
- the flat cutting part of a knife, sword, etc.



