Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Gallade
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Mega Gallade is Gallade’s Mega form — still Psychic and Fighting. You need Candy and Mega Gallade Energy. It boosts Fighting attackers in raids. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA guh-LAID
Mega Gallade is Gallade’s Psychic / Fighting Mega form in Pokémon GO. It costs Candy plus Mega Gallade Energy and boosts Fighting attackers in the raid lobby. Weak to Flying, Ghost, and Fairy. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Gallade is a Mega Psychic / Fighting form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Gallade Energy from featured Mega raids and events. Prefer Mega Gallade on Fighting raid days.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Mega Gallade is your opponent, Flying, Ghost, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Gallade— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 237
- Defense
- 195
- Stamina
- 169
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Rayquaza · beats Flying
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent
- 2. Shadow Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Yveltal · beats Flying
Gust + Oblivion Wing
- 4. Mega Pidgeot · beats Flying
Gust + Brave Bird
- 5. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 6. Braviary · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Tornadus (Incarnate) · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 9. Moltres · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Sky Attack
- 10. Zapdos · beats Flying
Thunder Shock + Drill Peck
- 11. Unfezant · beats Flying
Air Slash + Sky Attack
- 12. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 2. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 4. Togekiss · beats Flying
Air Slash + Aerial Ace
- 5. Noivern · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 6. Pidgeot · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Fearow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Dodrio · beats Flying
Feint Attack + Drill Peck
- 9. Crobat · beats Flying
Air Slash + Air Cutter
- 10. Skarmory · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 11. Pelipper · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Hurricane
- 12. Talonflame · beats Flying
Peck + Brave Bird
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- confusion
- low kick
- charm
- psycho cut
Charged
- close combat
- psychic
- leaf blade
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #119 of 954 · CP 1458
Psycho Cut + Close Combat
- Ultra League · rank #66 of 747 · CP 2475
Psycho Cut + Close Combat
- Master League · rank #55 of 1023 · CP 3497
Psycho Cut + Close Combat
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
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- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).