Gallade

Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Gallade has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

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)
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Gallade.

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)
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Gallade.

Evolution chart

(Level 20)
(Level 30)
(use Dawn Stone, Male)

Gallade changes

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 Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua CutterWaterPhysical 70 100
1Calm MindPsychicStatus
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
1Double TeamNormalStatus
1Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
1Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
1ImprisonPsychicStatus
1Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Life DewWaterStatus
1Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
1PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
1PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
1Sacred SwordFightingPhysical 90 100
9Helping HandNormalStatus
12FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
15TeleportPsychicStatus
18Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
23False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
28ProtectNormalStatus
35Swords DanceNormalStatus
42Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
49Heal PulsePsychicStatus
56Quick GuardFightingStatus
56Wide GuardRockStatus
63Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Gallade learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100

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 RayGhostStatus 100
Destiny BondGhostStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Mean LookNormalStatus
MementoDarkStatus 100
Mystical FireFireSpecial 75 100
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Gallade is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
02CharmFairyStatus 100
04AgilityPsychicStatus
07ProtectNormalStatus
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
16PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
17Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
19Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
29HexGhostSpecial 65 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
33Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
37Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
39Low SweepFightingPhysical 65 100
41Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
42Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
54PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
57False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
64Bulk UpFightingStatus
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
73Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
74ReflectPsychicStatus
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
79Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
87TauntDarkStatus 100
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
92ImprisonPsychicStatus
98Skill SwapPsychicStatus
103SubstituteNormalStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
107Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
109TrickPsychicStatus 100
112Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
122EncoreNormalStatus 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
129Calm MindPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
134ReversalFightingPhysical 100
138Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus
139Misty TerrainFairyStatus
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
150Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
161Trick RoomPsychicStatus
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
167Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
184Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
190Solar BladeGrassPhysical 125 100
192Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
202Pain SplitNormalStatus
203Psych UpNormalStatus
212Triple AxelIcePhysical 20 90
213CoachingFightingStatus
217Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
218Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial 80 100
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
227Alluring VoiceFairySpecial 80 100
229Upper HandFightingPhysical 65 100

Moves learnt by level up

Gallade learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
?SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
6TeleportPsychicStatus
11Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
18HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
18Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
25Calm MindPsychicStatus
30Swords DanceNormalStatus
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
43Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
52Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Gallade can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Gallade sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Gallade sprite from Diamond & Pearl Gallade sprite from Black & White Gallade sprite from X & Y Gallade sprite from Sword & Shield Gallade sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Gallade Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Gallade Shiny sprite from Black & White Gallade Shiny sprite from X & Y

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

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.