gallade
Generation IV · #0475 — Blade Pokémon
Gallade, known as the Blade Pokémon and bearing the National Pokédex number #475, is a dual-type Psychic/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. Standing at 1.6 meters tall and weighing 52.0 kilograms, Gallade represents a unique evolutionary path within the Ralts evolutionary line, being the male counterpart to Gardevoir. With a base stat total of 518, Gallade distinguishes itself through exceptional Attack (125) and Special Defense (115) stats, making it a formidable physical combatant with impressive defensive capabilities. Its Pokédex entries consistently emphasize its role as an honorable warrior, with multiple accounts describing how it uses the sharp blades extending from its elbows exclusively for defense or to aid those in need. The species is exclusively male, sharing no females within its population, and possesses three distinct abilities: Steadfast, which raises Speed upon flinching; Sharpness, which amplifies slicing move power; and the hidden ability Justified, which boosts Attack when struck by Dark-type moves.
Base Stats
Height
1.6m
Weight
52.0kg
Category
Blade Pokémon
Gender
100% Male
Color
white
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Powers up slicing moves.
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.
Gallade Biology & Physical Characteristics
Gallade presents a striking white, bipedal form that embodies the aesthetic of a skilled swordsman or gladiator warrior. Its physiology features rounded hips supporting strong, muscular legs capable of supporting its martial combat style, while its torso displays a thin green coloration pierced by a sharp red plate that extends through its chest and back. The most distinctive biological features are its arms, which resemble tonfas with extendable, blade-like elbows that are reportedly sharper than the finest human-crafted swords. These blades can be further enhanced with psychic energy during combat, allowing Gallade to deliver devastating slashing attacks. Its head resembles a gladiator's helmet with a white face, distinctive red eyes, and a teal head crest, flanked by prominent spikes on either side of its face. Pokédex entries from Legends: Arceus particularly emphasize the exceptional sharpness of these elbow blades and note that Gallade's swordsmanship, despite being self-taught, demonstrates astonishing skill and precision in their application.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Gallade Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gallade exists exclusively as a male species with a 100% male gender ratio and 0% female population, making it impossible to breed female Gallade in any game. This gender exclusivity mirrors Gardevoir's primarily female representation and reflects the intentional design choice to create distinct masculine and feminine expressions of the Ralts evolutionary line. The species belongs to the Human-Like and Amorphous egg groups, granting it compatibility with a relatively broad range of breeding partners despite its singular gender. With a base happiness of 35—lower than the average of 70 for most species—Gallade may require more effort to bond with trainers, fitting its stoic warrior personality and suggesting it does not form attachments as readily as more affectionate Pokémon. Its slow growth rate and 20-egg-cycle hatch counter mean that breeding Gallade requires considerable patience and time investment. Male trainers seeking a Gallade must obtain a male Kirlia and secure a Dawn Stone for the evolution, as no female variants exist in any generation. This exclusivity has made Gallade a symbol of masculine strength and honor within competitive and casual communities alike.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
+980 more TMs/HMs
gallade's Evolution Chain
Gallade Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gallade evolves from a male Kirlia when exposed to a Dawn Stone, making it one of two final evolutionary forms for the Ralts line alongside the female-preferred Gardevoir. This gender-exclusive evolution represents a deliberate design choice in Generation IV that emphasizes Gallade's masculine warrior aesthetic. The evolution fundamentally alters the Ralts line's trajectory from the elegant, dress-like appearance of Gardevoir to the martial, swordsman-like form of Gallade. In Generation V, Gallade gained the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Gallade using the Galladite, a transformation introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Mega Gallade exhibits a dramatic stat redistribution, with its Attack jumping from 125 to 165, Speed increasing from 80 to 110, and Defense rising from 65 to 95, creating a more physically resilient and faster offensive threat. Its Hidden Ability changes from Justified to Inner Focus during Mega Evolution. The Mega Gallade form maintains its warrior aesthetic while appearing more battle-hardened and imposing, representing the peak of swordsmanship mastery. Interestingly, the Generation IX Paradox Pokémon Iron Valiant is theorized to be a future relative of both Gallade and Gardevoir, or an alternative version from a parallel timeline.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Gallade Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Gallade embodies the characteristics of an honorable warrior bound by a strict code of conduct and courtesy. According to its Pokédex entries, it is sharply attuned to the wishes of others and actively seeks out those in need of assistance, offering aid in battle with remarkable intuition. Its psychological attunement to opponents is particularly notable—multiple Pokédex sources from HeartGold and SoulSilver confirm that Gallade can sense what its foe is thinking, allowing it to strike with preemptive attacks that are simultaneously the first to land, the fastest to connect, and the fiercest in intensity. This telepathic awareness, combined with its Psychic typing, grants it an almost supernatural battlefield advantage. When protecting its Trainer or allies, Gallade extends its elbows as makeshift swords and fights with uncharacteristic savagery, suggesting that while normally measured and courteous, it transforms into a fierce defender when those it cares about face danger. The species demonstrates a lower-than-average base happiness of 35, possibly reflecting its serious and disciplined warrior nature rather than a cuddly disposition.
Pokedex Entries
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.
When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.
True to its honorable-warrior image, it uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone.
Sharply attuned to others’ wishes for help, this Pokémon seeks out those in need and aids them in battle.
The blades extending from its elbows are sharper than the finest swords. Its swordsmanship, albeit self-taught, is astonishingly impressive.
Gallade Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Gallade combines elements reflecting its dual nature as both a psychic and martial warrior. Its Japanese name, Erureido (エルレイド), derives from the French word 'élégance' combined with 'raid,' suggesting both elegance and combat prowess. The English name 'Gallade' itself echoes 'gladiator' and 'blade,' directly referencing its weapon-bearing arms and warrior-like demeanor. The design philosophy clearly drew inspiration from classical gladiatorial warriors and Japanese swordsmen, evident in its helmet-like head, the tonfas-style arms, and the overall stance that suggests disciplined martial training. The red chest plate resembles armor, while the green torso coloring may reference traditional martial arts uniforms. The bishōnen-like aesthetic—with its elegant, somewhat androgynous masculine appearance—distinguishes Gallade from its more traditionally feminine counterpart Gardevoir, intentionally creating visual and thematic contrast between the two evolution branches. The sharp red accent running through its chest symbolizes honor and the precious nature of its blade-like elbows, suggesting these weapons are not to be wielded carelessly but reserved for noble purposes.
Learnable Moves
Gallade can learn 121 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| sacred sword | fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Gallade Competitive Battle Guide
Gallade has established itself as a formidable competitive Pokémon thanks to its outstanding Attack stat of 125, exceptional Special Defense of 115, and useful movepool that capitalizes on its Psychic/Fighting typing. Its base Speed of 80 allows it to outpace many defensive walls while remaining slower than many dedicated sweepers, positioning it ideally as a mixed attacker or physical threat. Among its three abilities, Justified is particularly valuable competitively, allowing Gallade to boost its already-impressive Attack stat when struck by Dark-type moves—common in competitive play—effectively punishing opponents for their type advantage. Steadfast provides useful flinch immunity and Speed boosts, while Sharpness enhances the power of cutting moves like X-Scissor, Close Combat, and Leaf Blade. Gallade's movepool is diverse, featuring strong Fighting-type attacks like Close Combat and Dynamic Punch, Psychic moves like Psychic and Zen Headbutt, coverage moves including Earthquake and Stone Edge, and utility options like Reflect and Light Screen. Mega Gallade addresses its Speed deficit by raising it to 110 while simultaneously boosting Attack to 165 and Defense to 95, transforming it into a more well-rounded physical threat capable of sweeping unprepared teams. Its Psychic/Fighting typing provides useful resistances to Fighting, Rock, and Dark moves while granting immunity to Ghost moves, though it leaves Gallade vulnerable to Flying, Ghost, and Fairy-type attacks.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gallade
What type is Gallade?
Gallade is a psychic and fighting type Pokemon.
What does Gallade evolve from?
Gallade evolved from gardevoir that evolved from kirlia that evolved from ralts.
What are Gallade's weaknesses?
Gallade is weak to flying, ghost and fairy type moves.
Gallade Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Gallade has cultivated a dedicated fanbase since its introduction in Generation IV, becoming a standout Pokémon that appeals to players who appreciate martial arts themes and honor-bound character archetypes. Its appearance in the anime through various trainers' teams has reinforced its image as a powerful and dignified Pokémon, with memorable battles showcasing its telepathic abilities and swordsmanship. The species has become particularly popular in competitive circles, where its combination of physical prowess and special durability makes it a perennial threat in multiple competitive formats. Its exclusively male status and contrast with Gardevoir have made Gallade a symbol within fan communities, sparking discussions about Pokémon gender representation and design philosophy. Fan art frequently depicts Gallade in elaborate martial arts scenarios, emphasizing its warrior aesthetic and sense of honor. The introduction of Mega Gallade in Generation VI further cemented its competitive relevance and expanded its cultural presence through the metagame evolution mechanics. Additionally, the connection to Iron Valiant in Generation IX has revitalized interest in Gallade's design lineage, with fans speculating about future parallels and Pokémon that might continue its thematic legacy. Gallade's representation in trading card games and merchandise has maintained consistent popularity, making it one of Generation IV's most recognizable and enduring contributions to the Pokémon franchise.
Where to Find Gallade in Every Pokémon Game
Gallade can be obtained through various methods depending on the generation and game version. The most direct route involves catching a male Ralts in the wild, evolving it to Kirlia at level 20, and then exposing it to a Dawn Stone to trigger evolution into Gallade. In Generation IV games (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum), Ralts appears in the Sinnoh region, making Gallade accessible relatively early in the player's journey. Subsequent generations have distributed Ralts in different regional Pokédexes: X and Y place it in Central Kalos as #0067, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire as #0032, Sword and Shield as #0123, and Scarlet and Violet as #0065. Legends: Arceus offers Gallade as #0104 within its unique regional classification system. The species has also appeared in spinoff games and Pokémon GO, where players can evolve Kirlia into Gallade using 100 Candy plus a special evolution item. Gallade's catch rate of 45 makes it moderately difficult to capture in the wild, though evolved specimens are typically encountered as trainer battles or rare spawns. Day Care and breeding mechanics allow players to obtain Gallade offspring by breeding male Gallade or male Kirlia with compatible female Pokémon from appropriate egg groups. The availability of Dawn Stones varies by generation and game version, with some generations offering them as held items on wild Pokémon, purchasable items, or rewards for specific achievements.