Competitive Information for Gallade (mega) [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Gallade-Mega
Psychic / Fighting
Abilities:
Inner FocusInner Focus: This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
0.5x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Gallade-mega? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Gallade-mega in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
Landorus-TherianKartanaZapdosTapu%20LeleMagearnaRotom-WashTapu%20FiniBlacephalonGalvantulaAlakazam
Landorus-TherianKartanaZapdosTapu%20LeleMagearnaRotom-WashTapu%20FiniBlacephalonGalvantulaAlakazam
Gallade is a fabulous Psychic and Fighting-typed Pokemon. Gallade are common Pokemon to see in the SM metagame. Gallade is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Ghost-typed attacks.
Species: Gallade-Mega
Item: Galladite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Item: Galladite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Physical Sweeper Gallade-Mega (Popular/Trending)
Gallade is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Inner Focus, Gallade cannot be made to flinch. With a Galladite equipped to it, if held by a gallade, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Gallade's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Gallade recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Gallade's attack by 2 stages).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (Gallade recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Gallade's attack by 2 stages).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Gallade-Mega
Item: Galladite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Leaf Blade
Item: Galladite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Leaf Blade
Physical Sweeper Gallade-Mega (Inner Focus)
Gallade is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Inner Focus, Gallade cannot be made to flinch. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Galladite equipped to it, if held by a gallade, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Gallade's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Leaf Blade is a physical 90-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Leaf Blade is a physical 90-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Gallade-mega? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Gallade-mega in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
Landorus-TherianKartanaZapdosTapu%20LeleMagearnaRotom-WashTapu%20FiniBlacephalonGalvantulaAlakazam
Landorus-TherianKartanaZapdosTapu%20LeleMagearnaRotom-WashTapu%20FiniBlacephalonGalvantulaAlakazam
Species: Gallade-Mega
Item: Galladite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Earthquake
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide
Item: Galladite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Earthquake
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide
Doubles Physical Sweeper Gallade-Mega (Inner Focus)
Gallade is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Inner Focus, Gallade cannot be made to flinch. With a Galladite equipped to it, if held by a gallade, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Gallade's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Gallade-Mega
Item: Galladite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Trick Room
Item: Galladite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Trick Room
Offensive Trick Room Gallade-Mega (Inner Focus)
Gallade is a marvelous Offensive Trick Room for single battles. With Inner Focus, Gallade cannot be made to flinch. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Galladite equipped to it, if held by a gallade, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Gallade's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Gallade-mega learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Gallade-mega can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Gallade-mega
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Magic Coat, Snatch, Helping Hand, Feint, Shadow Sneak, Vacuum Wave, Quick Guard, Wide Guard, Ally Switch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic, Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Gallade-mega's stats
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Defense Curl
- Power-Up Punch
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Gallade-mega
- Close Combat
- Destiny Bond
- Drain Punch
- Earthquake
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psycho Cut
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Sneak
- Stored Power
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
- Zen Headbutt
Common Effort Values for Gallade-mega in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Gallade-mega's EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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