gallade

Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Psychic / Fighting

Abilities:

• Steadfast: Increases Speed by one stage each time the Pokémon flinches.
• Justified (Hidden Ability): Increases Attack by one stage when hit by a Dark-type move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Humanoid Pokémon with a knight-like appearance
• Possesses a white body and a green, helmet-like head with a red fin
• Features blade-like arms that extend from its elbows
• Red, triangular torso that resembles a tunic
• Stands tall and has a graceful, agile stance

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its chivalrous behavior, often acting as a protector
• Prefers quiet, secluded areas where it can train and meditate
• Forms strong bonds with trainers who demonstrate a sense of justice
• Often found in forests or mountainous regions where it can hone its skills

In Battle:

• Functions as a versatile physical attacker with strong Psychic and Fighting moves
• Signature moves include Psycho Cut and Close Combat
• Can use Swords Dance to boost its Attack, making it a formidable opponent
• Strong against Dark, Ice, Rock, and Steel types due to its Fighting moves
• Weak against Flying, Ghost, and Fairy types

Evolution:

• Evolves from a male Kirlia when exposed to a Dawn Stone
• Kirlia can be obtained by evolving Ralts starting at level 20

Interesting Facts:

• Known for its sense of justice and valiant persona, often compared to a knight
• Can Mega Evolve into Mega Gallade using the Galladite, gaining increased Attack and Speed
• Its Mega Evolution features an even more streamlined and knightly appearance
• Gallade's design and behavior are influenced by the concept of a gallant swordsman
• Often seen as a counterpart to Gardevoir, which shares its pre-evolutionary stages

Gallade's combination of Psychic and Fighting types, along with its unique abilities and evolutionary path, make it a distinctive and powerful addition to any trainer's team.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.
• Pearl: 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.
• Heartgold: Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
• Soulsilver: Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
• Black: When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
• White: When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
• Black-2: When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
• White-2: When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
• X: Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
• Y: 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.
• 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.