gallade-mega
Generation IV · #10068 — Blade Pokémon
Mega Gallade is the Mega Evolved form of Gallade, the Blade Pokémon, and represents the ultimate expression of this honorable warrior's combat potential. Introduced in Generation IV as a male-exclusive evolution of Kirlia through the Dawn Stone, Gallade received its Mega Evolution capability in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, unlocking its true power through the Galladite Mega Stone. This psychic and fighting-type Pokémon embodies the perfect fusion of mental acuity and physical prowess, standing at 1.6 meters tall and weighing 56.4 kilograms. With a base stat total of 618, Mega Gallade achieves a remarkable transformation from its base form, gaining significant boosts particularly to its Attack stat, which surges from 125 to an impressive 165, and its Speed, increasing from 80 to 110. This evolution showcases Gallade's dedication to perfecting both psychic and martial arts, transforming it into a formidable combatant that combines precognitive abilities with devastating swordsmanship.
Base Stats
Height
1.6m
Weight
56.4kg
Category
Blade Pokémon
Gender
100% Male
Color
white
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
Prevents flinching.
Gallade-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Gallade maintains the white, bishōnen-like appearance of its base form while becoming more refined and formidable in its physical composition. Its most distinctive features remain the blade-like extensions on its elbows, which are sharper than the finest human-crafted swords and capable of being enhanced with psychic energy during combat. The Mega Evolution accentuates its warrior aesthetic, with a sharp red plate running through its chest and back that becomes more pronounced, emphasizing its role as an elegant yet deadly combatant. Its lower body consists of rounded hips supported by strong, muscular legs that grant it exceptional speed and agility, with the Mega Evolution increasing its mobility from a base speed of 80 to 110. The head resembles a gladiator's helmet featuring a white face, piercing red eyes, and a teal crest, with spikes adorning the sides of its face that become more menacing upon Mega Evolution. According to Pokédex entries, the blades extending from its elbows are so sharp that their swordsmanship, albeit self-taught, is astonishingly impressive, and in Mega form, Gallade's psychic energy allows these weapons to achieve supernatural cutting power.
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Gallade-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gallade is exclusively male, with a gender ratio of 100% male and 0% female, making it impossible to breed female Gallade in any generation or game. This gender exclusivity stems from its evolution method, as only male Kirlia can evolve into Gallade when exposed to a Dawn Stone, while female Kirlia evolve into Gardevoir under the same conditions. The male-only designation reflects the game's design philosophy of creating gender-differentiated evolution lines that offer strategic variety to trainers, allowing male players or those preferring a masculine aesthetic to choose between the psychic-focused Gardevoir and the psychic-fighting hybrid Gallade. Despite being exclusively male, Gallade can still participate in breeding when paired with compatible Pokémon, belonging to the Human-Like and Amorphous egg groups in various generations. When Gallade breeds, it produces Ralts eggs that hatch with no gender predisposition in most games, allowing trainers to obtain both male and female Ralts for future evolution decisions. The exclusivity of male Gallade adds a layer of uniqueness to this Pokémon, making it a special achievement for trainers who specifically cultivate a male Ralts or Kirlia with the intention of obtaining this formidable warrior.
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gallade-mega's Evolution Chain
Gallade-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gallade's evolutionary line begins with Ralts, a timid psychic-fairy Pokémon that evolves into Kirlia at level 20. From Kirlia, a male individual exposed to a Dawn Stone transforms into Gallade, making it one of two possible final evolutions for Ralts alongside Gardevoir, which remains female-exclusive. Gallade's introduction in Generation IV provided male trainers with a powerful alternative to Gardevoir, offering a fighting-type component that better suited competitive battling. The Mega Evolution to Mega Gallade represents the pinnacle of this line's development, accessible through the Galladite Mega Stone and typically occurring during battle. The transformation dramatically enhances Gallade's offensive and speed capabilities, with its Attack increasing by 40 points to reach 165 and its Speed jumping by 30 points to 110, making it significantly more formidable than its base form's 518 base stat total. The Defense also increases modestly from 65 to 95, providing better survivability, while the Special Attack remains at 65 and Special Defense holds steady at 115. This Mega Evolution exemplifies the principle that Mega Evolution amplifies a Pokémon's inherent strengths while maintaining its core identity as a psychically-enhanced warrior.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Gallade-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mega Gallade is renowned for its master-level courtesy and swordsmanship, demonstrating an almost knightly code of honor in its interactions and battles. Sharply attuned to others' wishes for help, this Pokémon seeks out those in need and aids them in battle, embodying the role of a noble protector. True to its honorable-warrior image, Mega Gallade uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone, refusing to wield them for selfish purposes or needless aggression. Its psychic abilities grant it the capacity to sense what its foes are thinking, allowing it to strike preemptively with attacks that burst out first, fast, and fierce. When trying to protect someone, Mega Gallade extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights with uncharacteristic savagery, suggesting that while it values peace and courtesy, it possesses formidable combat prowess that can be unleashed when its protective instincts are triggered. This dual nature makes Mega Gallade as protective of its Trainer as its counterpart Gardevoir, creating a bond forged through mutual respect and shared purpose.
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-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Gallade is derived from the combination of 'Gal' (possibly referencing the French word 'gale' meaning joy or jubilation, or relating to gallantry) and 'blade,' emphasizing its weapon-based fighting style and knightly demeanor. The Japanese name Erureido combines elements suggesting 'L-shaped' (from the elbow blades) or references to a gladiator motif. The design itself draws heavily from the archetype of the noble swordsman or gladiator, with clear visual influences from Japanese samurai culture, particularly in its helmet-like head design and the emphasis on discipline and honor. The white coloration with red and teal accents creates a striking visual palette that distinguishes it from its female counterpart Gardevoir, projecting a more masculine, martial aesthetic while maintaining elegance. The elongated, tonfa-like arms with blade extensions are inspired by traditional Asian martial arts weapons, reflecting the game's designers' intention to create a Pokémon that embodies both psychic mastery and physical combat expertise. In Mega form, the design becomes more angular and aggressive, with the red plating becoming more prominent to suggest increased power flowing through its form, while maintaining the graceful proportions that make Gallade visually distinctive among fighting-type Pokémon.
Learnable Moves
Gallade-mega can learn 101 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 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 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 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 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 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 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 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 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| 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 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Gallade-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Gallade's exceptional attack stat of 165 and significantly improved speed of 110 make it a formidable physical attacker in competitive Pokémon battles, capable of outpacing many opponents and dealing substantial damage with its STAB moves. The combination of Close Combat, its most powerful fighting-type move, with Psychic or Zen Headbutt allows Mega Gallade to hit a wide range of opponents for super-effective damage, leveraging its dual typing effectively. Its ability Inner Focus prevents it from flinching, allowing it to maintain offensive momentum even when facing opponents that utilize flinch-inducing moves, making it remarkably reliable in critical moments of battle. With 95 Defense and 115 Special Defense, Mega Gallade achieves respectable bulk despite its offensive focus, allowing it to survive hits from faster threats and retaliate with significant force. However, its low Special Attack of 65 limits its ability to use special attacking options effectively, and its Psychic typing grants it weaknesses to Ghost, Flying, and Dark-type moves that can exploit its physical defensive limitations. In the competitive metagame, Mega Gallade functions best as a physical sweeper that takes advantage of its high Attack and Speed to eliminate opponents quickly, while its Psychic typing provides useful resistances to Fighting and Poison-type moves, making it a valuable team asset for strategists who build around its strengths.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gallade-mega
What type is Gallade-mega?
Gallade-mega is a psychic and fighting type Pokemon.
What does Gallade-mega evolve into?
Gallade-mega does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Gallade-mega's weaknesses?
Gallade-mega is weak to flying, ghost and fairy type moves.
Gallade-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Gallade has established itself as a beloved Pokémon among trainers and competitive players alike, particularly resonating with those who appreciate martial arts themes and the archetype of the honorable warrior. The Mega Evolution's introduction in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire elevated Gallade's prominence in the competitive scene and popular culture, as the significant stat boosts and improved speed made it a genuinely viable option in battles and tournaments. Its design aesthetic has influenced numerous fan creations, from artwork to elaborate cosplay costumes that celebrate its elegant warrior appearance and distinctive blade-elbows. In the animated series, Gallade has made memorable appearances, with some trainers utilizing it as a signature Pokémon that demonstrates their mastery of both psychic and fighting-type training. The revelation of Iron Valiant in Generation IX, a Paradox Pokémon said to be a future relative of Gallade and Gardevoir or a version from a parallel timeline, further cemented Gallade's importance in the franchise's lore and expanded its cultural footprint. Gallade's consistent presence across multiple game generations, its distinct gender-exclusive evolutionary line, and its strong mechanical performance in competitive formats have solidified its status as one of the more respected and cherished psychic-fighting hybrids in the Pokémon universe.
Where to Find Gallade-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Gallade is available across numerous Pokémon games spanning multiple generations, beginning with its introduction in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl where trainers could evolve male Kirlia into Gallade. The Mega Evolution capability was introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, requiring the Galladite Mega Stone to trigger the transformation during battle. Subsequent games including Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have all included Gallade and its Mega Evolution form, with varying encounter locations and availability methods. In Pokémon GO, Gallade can be obtained by evolving male Kirlia and can Mega Evolve using Mega Energy, making it accessible to mobile trainers as well. The Dawn Stone required for Gallade's initial evolution from Kirlia is typically available through specific in-game locations or gift items that vary by generation, with some games making it found in caves or gift from NPCs at certain story points. Players seeking Mega Gallade should note that it requires the Galladite Mega Stone, which may only be available in certain games or through specific methods such as Mega Stone locations, Battle Maison purchases, or promotional distributions. For collectors and competitive players, obtaining a properly trained Gallade suitable for Mega Evolution requires first securing a male Ralts or Kirlia, using a Dawn Stone to evolve it, and then ensuring access to the Galladite in their specific game of choice.