Gallade

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
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Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Blade Pokémon.

Gallade has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	475
Type	Psychic Fighting
Species	Blade Pokémon
Height	1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight	52.0 kg (114.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Steadfast Justified (hidden ability)
Local №	160 (Platinum) 067 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 032 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 123 (Sword/Shield) 037 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	3 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	233
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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2			½	2				2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	475
Type	Psychic Fighting
Species	Blade Pokémon
Height	1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight	56.4 kg (124.3 lbs)
Abilities	1. Inner Focus
Local №	160 (Platinum) 067 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 032 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 123 (Sword/Shield) 037 (The Isle of Armor)

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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2			½	2				2

Evolution chart

#280
Ralts
Psychic · Fairy

(Level 20)

#281
Kirlia
Psychic · Fairy

(Level 30)

#282
Gardevoir
Psychic · Fairy

(use Dawn Stone, Male)

#475
Gallade
Psychic · Fighting

Gallade changes

In Generation 4, Gallade has a base experience yield of 208.

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.

Moves learned by Gallade

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Gallade learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Life Dew	Water	—	—
1	Night Slash	Dark	70	100
1	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
1	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
1	Slash	Normal	70	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 Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Slash	Normal		70	100

Egg moves

Gallade learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gallade egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—
Disable	Normal	—	100
Grudge	Ghost	—	—
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Mean Look	Normal	—	—
Memento	Dark	—	100
Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100

Move Tutor moves

Gallade can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Coaching	Fighting	—	—
Expanding Force	Psychic	80	100
Triple Axel	Ice	20	90

Moves learnt by TM

Gallade is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
03	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
04	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
05	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
10	Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
12	Solar Blade	Grass	125	100
14	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
18	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
29	Charm	Fairy	—	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
41	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
42	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
44	Imprison	Psychic	—	—
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
63	Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
69	Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
70	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
71	Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
72	Magic Room	Psychic	—	—
75	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
79	Retaliate	Normal	70	100
81	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
87	Draining Kiss	Fairy	50	100
89	Misty Terrain	Fairy	—	—
94	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
95	Air Slash	Flying	75	95

Moves learnt by TR

Gallade is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
07	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
10	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
21	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
25	Psyshock	Psychic	80	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
30	Encore	Normal	—	100
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
34	Future Sight	Psychic	120	100
37	Taunt	Dark	—	100
38	Trick	Psychic	—	100
40	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
42	Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
48	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
49	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
50	Leaf Blade	Grass	90	100
53	Close Combat	Fighting	120	100
56	Aura Sphere	Fighting	80	∞
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
60	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
64	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
65	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
69	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
75	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
82	Stored Power	Psychic	20	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
85	Work Up	Normal	—	—
92	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100
95	Throat Chop	Dark	80	100

Moves learnt by level up

Gallade learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Close Combat	Fighting	120	100
1	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
1	Double Team	Normal	—	—
1	Leaf Blade	Grass	90	100
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Night Slash	Dark	70	100
1	Slash	Normal	70	100
1	Stored Power	Psychic	20	100
1	Teleport	Psychic	—	—
4	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
6	Double Team	Normal	—	—
9	Teleport	Psychic	—	—
11	Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—
14	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
17	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
19	Heal Pulse	Psychic	—	—
23	Wide Guard	Rock	—	—
26	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
31	Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
35	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
40	Feint	Normal	30	100
44	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
49	Protect	Normal	—	—
53	Close Combat	Fighting	120	100
58	Stored Power	Psychic	20	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Gallade learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Slash	Normal		70	100

Egg moves

Gallade learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gallade egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—
Disable	Normal	—	100
Encore	Normal	—	100
Grudge	Ghost	—	—
Mean Look	Normal	—	—
Memento	Dark	—	100
Misty Terrain	Fairy	—	—
Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Synchronoise	Psychic	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Gallade can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
Dual Chop	Dragon	40	90
Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Laser Focus	Normal	—	—
Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Magic Room	Psychic	—	—
Pain Split	Normal	—	—
Recycle	Normal	—	—
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Telekinesis	Psychic	—	—
Throat Chop	Dark	80	100
Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
Trick	Psychic	—	100
Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Gallade. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—	Level up
Charm	Fairy	—	100	Level up
Disarming Voice	Fairy	40	∞	Level up
Draining Kiss	Fairy	50	100	Level up
Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100	Level up
Future Sight	Psychic	120	100	Level up
Growl	Normal	—	100	Level up
Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60	Level up
Imprison	Psychic	—	—	Level up
Lucky Chant	Normal	—	—	Level up
Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞	Level up
Psychic	Psychic	90	100	Level up
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95	Move tutor

Moves learnt by TM

Gallade is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Work Up	Normal	—	—
03	Psyshock	Psychic	80	100
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
08	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
47	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
92	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
99	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Gallade can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	40	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Gallade sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—
Shiny				—	—

See all Gallade sprites

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	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	Evolve Ralts/Kirlia

Answers to Gallade questions

Other languages

English	Gallade
Japanese	エルレイド (Erureido)
German	Galagladi
French	Gallame

Name origin

gallant: brave, chivalrous
blade: the flat cutting part of a knife, sword, etc.