Gallade Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Gallade official artwork
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Gallade

Blade Pokémon

PSYCHICFIGHTING

True to its honorable-warrior image, it uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone.

Gallade Pokédex brings together the essential information for Gallade, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Gallade is National Pokédex #475 and was introduced in Generation IV. It is a Psychic and Fighting-type Pokémon.

This Gallade Pokédex covers Gallade across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. True to its honorable-warrior image, it uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone.

Gallade at a glance

Type
PSYCHICFIGHTING
Weak to
FLYING2×GHOST2×FAIRY2×
Best base stat
Attack — 125
Abilities
Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Gallade Pokédex overview

Gallade has the Psychic and Fighting typing, it belongs to Generation IV, its Pokédex classification is the Blade Pokémon. True to its honorable-warrior image, it uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Gallade Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Gallade quick facts

Height
1.6 m
Weight
52.0 kg
Generation
Generation IV
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
35

Gallade Pokédex type and weaknesses

Gallade is weak to Flying, Ghost and Fairy. It resists Fighting and Rock. These matchups come from Gallade's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Gallade and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Gallade type effectiveness

Damage taken when Gallade is hit by each type:

Weak to

FLYING2×GHOST2×FAIRY2×

Resists

FIGHTING½×ROCK½×

Based on Psychic / Fighting typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Gallade Pokédex stats

Gallade has a base stat total of 518, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 125. In the Gallade Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Gallade is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Gallade base stats

Hp68
Attack125
Defense65
Special Attack65
Special Defense115
Speed80
Total518

Gallade Pokédex abilities

Gallade can have Steadfast, Sharpness and Justified as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Gallade functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Gallade abilities

Steadfast

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Sharpness

Powers up slicing moves.

Justified Hidden

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

Gallade Pokédex evolution

Gallade evolves from Kirlia. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Gallade evolution family

280Ralts
Level 20
281Kirlia
Level 30
282Gardevoir
Use Item · Dawn Stone · male
475Gallade

Gallade evolution requirements

Evolves from

Kirlia

Use Item · Dawn Stone · male

Gallade Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Gallade has 2 forms shown on this Gallade Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Gallade normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Gallade.

Gallade forms

Gallade artwork

Gallade

PSYCHICFIGHTING
Abilities
Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified
Base stat total
518
Height
1.6 m
Weight
52.0 kg

Gallade Pokédex game appearances

Gallade appears in 9 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Heartgold, Pearl and Platinum. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Gallade appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Gallade game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
DiamondGame data
HeartgoldGame data
PearlGame data
PlatinumGame data
SoulsilverGame data
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Gallade Pokédex moves

The Gallade Pokédex lists 200 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Gallade move explorer

200 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
1Aqua CutterWATERPhysical7010020Level Up
1Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
1CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Level Up
1Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Level Up
1ConfusionPSYCHICSpecial5010025Level Up
1Disarming VoiceFAIRYSpecial40—15Level Up
1Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Level Up
1Draining KissFAIRYSpecial5010010Level Up
1Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Level Up
1Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Level Up
1Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Level Up
1GrowlNORMALStatus—10040Level Up
1HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
1ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
1Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical9010015Level Up
1LeerNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
1Life DewWATERStatus——10Level Up
1Night SlashDARKPhysical7010015Level Up
1PsybeamPSYCHICSpecial6510020Level Up
1PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Level Up
1Sacred SwordFIGHTINGPhysical9010015Level Up
1Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Level Up
1TeleportPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
9Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Level Up
11Quick GuardFIGHTINGStatus——15Level Up
12FeintNORMALPhysical3010010Level Up
17Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Level Up
18Psycho CutPSYCHICPhysical7010020Level Up
19Heal PulsePSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
23False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Level Up
23Wide GuardROCKStatus——10Level Up
25Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Level Up
28ProtectNORMALStatus——10Level Up
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Machine
—Alluring VoiceFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Aura SphereFIGHTINGSpecial80—20Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—Bulk UpFIGHTINGStatus——20Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Machine
—Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Machine
—CoachingFIGHTINGStatus——10Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Disarming VoiceFAIRYSpecial40—15Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Machine
—Draining KissFAIRYSpecial5010010Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EncoreNORMALStatus—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Energy BallGRASSSpecial9010010Machine
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Grass KnotGRASSSpecial—10020Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Machine
—Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical9010015Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Low KickFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—Low SweepFIGHTINGPhysical6510020Machine
—Magic RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Magical LeafGRASSSpecial60—20Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—Misty TerrainFAIRYStatus——10Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Machine
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsybeamPSYCHICSpecial6510020Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Psychic TerrainPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Psycho CutPSYCHICPhysical7010020Machine
—PsyshockPSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—RetaliateNORMALPhysical701005Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Machine
—ReversalFIGHTINGPhysical—10015Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BladeGRASSPhysical12510010Machine
—Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Machine
—Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—Throat ChopDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—TormentDARKStatus—10015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Triple AxelICEPhysical209010Machine
—Upper HandFIGHTINGPhysical6510015Machine
—Vacuum WaveFIGHTINGSpecial4010030Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—X ScissorBUGPhysical8010015Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—CoachingFIGHTINGStatus——10Tutor
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Tutor
—Dual ChopDRAGONPhysical409015Tutor
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Tutor
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—Low KickFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Magic CoatPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Magic RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Throat ChopDARKPhysical8010015Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—Triple AxelICEPhysical209010Tutor
—Vacuum WaveFIGHTINGSpecial4010030Tutor
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Train
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Train
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Train
—Alluring VoiceFAIRYSpecial8010010Train
—Aqua CutterWATERPhysical7010020Train
—Aura SphereFIGHTINGSpecial80—20Train
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Train

Gallade Pokédex entries

The Gallade Pokédex entries below let you compare how Gallade has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Gallade Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Y

A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.

Diamond

A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.

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

Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.

Soulsilver

Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.

Black

When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.

White

When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.

Black 2

When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.

White 2

When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.

X

Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.

Omega Ruby

Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.

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.

Legends 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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