Type matchups
Damage Gallade takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic/Fighting type, Gallade has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 68
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 115
- Speed
- 80
- Total
- 518
Gallade has a base stat total of 518, higher than 71% of Pokémon. With Attack (125) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 68 HP, 65 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Gallade can have the abilities Steadfast, Sharpness and Justified.
How to beat Gallade
Gallade takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Spiritomb hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Gallade's Psychic and Fighting moves. Sableye hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Gallade's Psychic and Fighting moves. Lugia hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Gallade is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir or Gallade), evolving from Kirlia.
Best counters to Gallade
Other Psychic/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gallade weak to?
As a Psychic/Fighting type, Gallade takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost and Fairy moves.
What is Gallade resistant to?
Gallade resists Fighting and Rock moves.
What are the best counters to Gallade?
Strong type-based picks include Spiritomb, Sableye and Lugia, which hit Gallade with super-effective attacks.