gallade-mega

kirlia

#0281

gardevoir

#0282

gallade

#0475

ralts

#0280

kirlia

#0281

gardevoir

#0282

gallade

#0475

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

Generation IV

diamondpearl

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.

heartgoldsoulsilver

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

Generation V

blackwhite

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

black 2white 2

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

Generation VI

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.

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.

Generation VIII

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.

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, fairy and ghost 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.

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Psychic

Fighting

Type Matchups

Weak to (2x damage):

Flying

Fairy

Ghost

Resistant to (½x damage):

Rock

Fighting

gallade-mega

Generation IV · #10068 — Blade Pokémon

Base Stats

HP68

Attack165

Defense95

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def115

Speed110

Total618

Height

1.6m

Weight

56.4kg

Gender

100% Male

Color

white

Shape

humanoid

Abilities

Inner Focus

Prevents flinching.

Gallade-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics

Pokedex Numbers

national#475

extended sinnoh#160

conquest gallery#12

kalos central#67

updated hoenn#32

galar#123

isle of armor#37

hisui#104

paldea#65

kitakami#60

lumiose city#90

Training

EV Yield3 Attack

Catch Rate45

Base Happiness35

Base Exp.278

Growth Rateslow

Breeding

Egg Groupshumanshape, indeterminate

Gender100% Male

Egg Cycles20 (5355 steps)

Gallade-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Sprites

Front

Shiny Front

Home

Home Shiny

Showdown

Showdown Shiny

TMs & HMs

tm01

platinum

tm01

emerald

tm01

diamond pearl

tm01

firered leafgreen

tm01

ruby sapphire

tm01

colosseum

tm01

heartgold soulsilver

tm01

ultra sun ultra moon

tm01

sun moon

tm02

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

tm03

yellow

tm03

red blue

tm03

x y

tm03

black 2 white 2

tm03

black white

tm03

sun moon

tm03

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

tm03

sword shield

tm03

ultra sun ultra moon

+980 more TMs/HMs

gallade-mega's Evolution Chain

ralts

#0280

kirlia

#0281

gardevoir

#0282

gallade

#0475

ralts

#0280

kirlia

#0281

gardevoir

#0282

gallade

#0475