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Gallade
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,539 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Gallade
Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,539 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Gallade has base stats of 237 Attack, 195 Defense, and 169 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 601.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 237, Gallade is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Gallade is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Windy weather, Gallade receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Gallade is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 19 | +14 | 12.7 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Charm | Fairy | 20 | +11 | 13.3 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 4 | +7 | 8.0 | 14.0 | 1.5 | 4.5 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 105 | -100 | 42.0 | 100 | -45 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | -50 | 31.7 | 75 | -55 |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | -33 | 28.0 | 70 | -35 |
| Synchronoise ELITE STAB | Psychic | 80 | -50 | 32.0 | 80 | -50 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Gallade takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Gallade takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Gallade
Top Pokémon to use when battling Gallade in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 2 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 3 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 4 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 5 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 6 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 7 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
Dragonite
| Dragon Flying | 263 | 198 | 209 | 4,338 |
| 9 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 10 |
Tapu Lele
| Psychic Fairy | 259 | 208 | 172 | 3,998 |
🏆 Gallade PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,492 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,491 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 1,494 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2,494 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 30 | 2,491 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 2,497 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 31 | 2,495 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 30 | 2,495 |
| 9 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 31 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 30 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Gallade IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,652 | 1,326 | 1,767 | 2,209 | 3,093 | 3,507 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,644 | 1,322 | 1,763 | 2,203 | 3,085 | 3,498 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,645 | 1,322 | 1,763 | 2,204 | 3,086 | 3,499 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,628 | 1,314 | 1,751 | 2,189 | 3,065 | 3,476 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,625 | 1,312 | 1,749 | 2,187 | 3,062 | 3,472 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,604 | 1,302 | 1,735 | 2,170 | 3,038 | 3,444 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,580 | 1,290 | 1,720 | 2,150 | 3,010 | 3,413 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,599 | 1,299 | 1,732 | 2,166 | 3,032 | 3,438 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,533 | 1,266 | 1,688 | 2,110 | 2,955 | 3,350 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,303 | 1,151 | 1,535 | 1,919 | 2,687 | 3,046 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Gallade with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,507 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,093 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,688 - 1,767 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,110 - 2,209 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,688 - 1,767 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,266 - 1,326 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Gallade with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 3,093 |
| 2 | 3,093 | 27 | 3,093 |
| 3 | 3,093 | 28 | 3,093 |
| 4 | 3,093 | 29 | 3,093 |
| 5 | 417 | 30 | 2,652 |
| 6 | 3,093 | 31 | 3,093 |
| 7 | 3,093 | 32 | 3,093 |
| 8 | 3,093 | 33 | 3,093 |
| 9 | 3,093 | 34 | 3,093 |
| 10 | 884 | 35 | 2,872 |
| 11 | 3,093 | 36 | 3,093 |
| 12 | 3,093 | 37 | 3,093 |
| 13 | 3,093 | 38 | 3,093 |
| 14 | 3,093 | 39 | 3,093 |
| 15 | 1,326 | 40 | 3,093 |
| 16 | 3,093 | 41 | 3,093 |
| 17 | 3,093 | 42 | 3,093 |
| 18 | 3,093 | 43 | 3,093 |
| 19 | 3,093 | 44 | 3,093 |
| 20 | 1,767 | 45 | 3,308 |
| 21 | 3,093 | 46 | 3,093 |
| 22 | 3,093 | 47 | 3,093 |
| 23 | 3,093 | 48 | 3,093 |
| 24 | 3,093 | 49 | 3,093 |
| 25 | 2,209 | 50 | 3,507 |
📖 Complete Gallade Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Gallade (#475) is a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,539 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gallade is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gallade in 2026.
📊 Gallade Stats Analysis
Gallade's Attack stat is 237 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Gallade a strong damage dealer.
With 195 Defense (Excellent) and 169 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 601. This gives Gallade reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Gallade's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Gallade Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Gallade depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Confusion (Fast) with Close Combat (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gallade has 4 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Gallade has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Gallade PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Gallade can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Rock-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Flying, Fairy types.
Master League
With 3,507 CP at Level 50, Gallade is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Gallade Raid Guide & Counters
Gallade appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ghost, Flying, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Gallade at Level 20 (1,688 - 1,767 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,110 - 2,209 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,767 CP.
🎯 How to Get Gallade in Pokémon GO
Gallade can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Gallade Evolution Guide
Gallade is part of a 4-stage evolution family:
- Ralts (#280)
- Kirlia (#281) — 25 Candy
- Gallade (#475) ← current — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone
- Gardevoir (#282)
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Gallade
Shadow Gallade is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Gallade's effective Attack becomes ~284. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Gallade in Pokémon GO
Shiny Gallade is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Gallade gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,110 - 2,209 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Gallade
Q: What is Gallade's max CP?
A: 3,507 CP at Level 50, or 3,093 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Gallade good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Gallade be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Gallade is available.
Q: What is Gallade weak to?
A: Ghost, Flying, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Confusion + Close Combat for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.