Last updated: 2026-07-27

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Season: M-4 (2026-07-27)
Moves
Item
Ability
Nature
AP Spreads
AS Sash Attacker
Focus Sash + Sharpness for high-power face-off wins.
Gallade
| HP | 145 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 177 | 32 | |
| Def | 85 | - | |
| SpA↓ | 76 | - | |
| SpD | 135 | - | |
| Spe↑ | 145 | 32 |
Focus SashGallade build with action-guaranteed face-off wins via ability Sharpnesspower raised 1.5x via abilitySacred Sword or Psycho Cutusing, Apply great pressure — viable.
Rich slicing subweapons
Gallade's ability Sharpnesslearns several ability-boosted moves. For team threats or, Moves hitting common Pokémon's weaknesses — pick.
Focus Sashsurvives one hit while chipping with high-power physical; priority Shadow Sneakreliably processes. With high face-off performance, Function as stopper against opponent ace sweeps.
Weak to bulky physical Pokémon
This Gallade fights physically, so bulky physical Pokémon are threats. Switch out instead of forcing.
Example Threats
Physical Setup Ace
Swords Dance sweep with high Atk and Speed.
Mega Gallade
| HP | 175 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 187 | 2 | |
| Def | 115 | - | |
| SpA↓ | 76 | - | |
| SpD | 135 | - | |
| Spe↑ | 178 | 32 |
Boost Attack with Swords Dance, then break the team with broad physical coverageas a physical setup ace. HP and Speed EVs let it tank hits and outspeed to find safe setup turns.
Swap subweapons depending on threats
Mega Gallade learns many subweapon types; swap to handle threats or finish targets faster.
Use favorable matchups or bulk as a shield to set up Swords Dance, pressuring the cycleas an ace. After boosts, STAB Fighting + complementary physical moves close out games.
Tough to face strong attacks from above
Mega Gallade lacks innate bulk, Speed-boosting tools, or strong priority, so it folds to fast strong attacks. Strong priority users or Choice Scarfusers require careful play.
Example Threats
Doubles Trick Room Ace
Trick Room + Sharpness-boosted slashing attacks.
Gallade
| HP | 175 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk↑ | 194 | 32 | |
| Def | 87 | 2 | |
| SpA | 85 | - | |
| SpD | 135 | - | |
| Spe↓ | 90 | - |
Max Atk/HP, Speed lowered for トリックルーム状態a physical attacker.
White HerbWith the item, Intimidatevs. Incineroar switching in via Sacred Swordcan be OHKO'd.
Subweapons or setup also viable
Wide GuardThis slot can become subweapons/setup. Self-protect is lost, so adapt per team.
Trick RoomDeploy it; boosted main moves pressure opponents. Also blocking spread moves via Wide Guard, fights while securing ally safety — also support role.
Weak to weakness-type attackers
Trick RoomBefore activation, weakness-type attacks make things tough. Time Trick Room and pick face-off carefully.
Example Threats
Type
Category
Target
Properties
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Target | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga Impact | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used. |
| Mega Kick | Normal | Phys | 120 | 75 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | An ordinary attacking move. |
| Body Slam | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be sure to hit. |
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is doubled if the user is poisoned, badly poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. Although this move is a physical move, the damage it deals is not halved when the user is burned. |
| Feint | Normal | Phys | 30 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This move can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect and removes the effects of those moves. | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90 | 8 | 1 Foe | The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used. | |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Sound | All Foes | An ordinary attacking move. |
| Round | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | If multiple Pokémon use this move in the same turn, the second user onward will act immediately after the first, and the power of the second Round onward will be doubled. |
| Snore | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | Can be used only if the user is asleep. Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Ally | Boosts the power of an ally’s move by 50% during the turn this move is used. | |
| Psych Up | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | 1 Foe | The user copies the target’s stat changes. | |
| Encore | Normal | Stat | - | 100 | 8 | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Encore status. | |
| Pain Split | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | 1 Foe | The user adds its remaining HP to the target’s remaining HP, then splits the total in half for them to share. | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Ally Side | Gives the user’s side the Safeguard status for 5 turns. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | Can be used only if the user is asleep. The user uses one of the other moves it knows at random. | |
| Mean Look | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Can’t Escape status. | |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | During the turn this move is used, if the user takes damage from a move that would knock it out, it will endure the hit with 1 HP. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user loses 1/4 of its max HP to create a substitute. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of the user, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP. | |
| Double Team | Normal | Stat | - | - | 16 | Self | Boosts the user’s evasiveness by 1 stage. | |
| Disable | Normal | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Move Disabled status for 4 turns. | |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Dance | Self | Boosts the user’s Attack stat by 2 stages. |
| Solar Blade | Grass | Phys | 125 | 100 | 12 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | The user gains the Charging status on the turn this move is used, then attacks on the following turn. In harsh sunlight, the user does not gain the Charging status and can attack immediately. This move’s power is halved in any other weather condition. |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | Phys | 90 | 100 | 16 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. |
| Energy Ball | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Ball | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. |
| Grass Knot | Grass | Spec | - | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The heavier the target, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 20 and 120). |
| Fire Punch | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100 | 16 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of burning the target. |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | Spec | 75 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage. | |
| Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Stat | - | 85 | 16 | 1 Foe | Burns the target. | |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Stat | - | - | 8 | Whole Field | Summons harsh sunlight for 5 turns. | |
| Aqua Cutter | Water | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Cut | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. |
| Life Dew | Water | Stat | - | - | 12 | All Allies | Restores 1/4 of the max HP of the user and its allies. | |
| Rain Dance | Water | Stat | - | - | 8 | Whole Field | Summons rain for 5 turns. | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100 | 16 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target. |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target. | |
| Charge Beam | Electric | Spec | 50 | 90 | 12 | 1 Foe | Has a 70% chance of boosting the user’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage. | |
| Thunder Wave | Electric | Stat | - | 90 | 20 | 1 Foe | Paralyzes the target. | |
| X-Scissor | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | An ordinary attacking move. |
| Aerial Ace | Flying | Phys | 60 | - | 20 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | This move never misses. |
| Air Slash | Flying | Spec | 75 | 95 | 16 | Cut | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 8 | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90 | 12 | All Foes | Has a 30% chance of making targets flinch. | |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95 | 16 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage. | |
| Wide Guard | Rock | Stat | - | - | 12 | Ally Side | During the turn this move is used, the user protects its side from moves that target all allies. | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of poisoning the target. |
| Earthquake | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 12 | All | This move’s power is doubled against targets that have the Underground status. When Grassy Terrain is active, this move’s power is halved. | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | All | Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage. When Grassy Terrain is active, this move’s power is halved. | |
| Ice Punch | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100 | 16 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of freezing the target. |
| Triple Axel | Ice | Phys | 20 | 90 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user attacks 3 times in a row—first with a power of 20, then with a power of 40, then with a power of 60. The attack ends if the user misses. |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95 | 16 | Wind | All Foes | Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage. |
| Focus Punch | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100 | 20 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | This move fails if the user has already taken damage from a move in the same turn. |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage. |
| Sacred Sword | Fighting | Phys | 90 | 100 | 16 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | This move ignores the target’s stat changes when dealing damage. |
| Drain Punch | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100 | 12 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by this move. |
| Brick Break | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Removes the Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil statuses on the target’s side. |
| Upper Hand | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Makes the target flinch. This move fails if the target isn’t about to use a priority move. |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage. |
| Reversal | Fighting | Phys | - | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The less HP the user has left, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 20 and 200). |
| Low Kick | Fighting | Phys | - | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The heavier the target, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 20 and 120). |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70 | 8 | Ball | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. |
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | Spec | 80 | - | 20 | BallPulse | 1 Foe | This move never misses. |
| Vacuum Wave | Fighting | Spec | 40 | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | Always strikes first. (Priority +1) | |
| Coaching | Fighting | Stat | - | - | 12 | Ally | Boosts allies’ Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage. | |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | Stat | - | - | 16 | Ally Side | The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves for the turn. | |
| Bulk Up | Fighting | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | Boosts the user’s Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage. | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Cut | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. |
| Future Sight | Psychic | Spec | 120 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Gives the target’s spot the Future Attack status. | |
| Psychic | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. | |
| Expanding Force | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | If the user is under the effect of Psychic Terrain, this move’s power is boosted by 50% and its range extends to all opponents. | |
| Psyshock | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This is a special move, but the damage it deals is calculated using the target’s Defense stat. | |
| Stored Power | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This move’s power is increased by 20 for each stage that the user’s stats have been boosted. | |
| Psychic Terrain | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 12 | Whole Field | Turns the entire field into Psychic Terrain for 5 turns. | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 12 | Pulse | 1 Foe | Restores 1/2 of the target’s max HP. |
| Magic Room | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 12 | Whole Field | Gives the entire field the Magic Room status for 5 turns. Using it again while the Magic Room status is active ends the Magic Room status. | |
| Wonder Room | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 12 | Whole Field | Gives the entire field the Wonder Room status for 5 turns. Using it again while the Wonder Room status is active ends the Wonder Room status. | |
| Trick Room | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | Whole Field | Gives the entire field the Trick Room status for 5 turns. Using it again while the Trick Room status is active ends the Trick Room status. | |
| Calm Mind | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | Boosts the user’s Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage. | |
| Imprison | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 12 | 1 Foe | The user gains the Sealing Off status. | |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 12 | 1 Foe | The user and the target swap their Abilities. | |
| Trick | Psychic | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The user and the target swap their held items. | |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | Fully restores the user’s HP and cures any status conditions. The user falls asleep for 2 turns. This move fails if the user’s HP is full. | |
| Reflect | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | Ally Side | Gives the user’s side the Reflect status for 5 turns. | |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | All Allies | Gives the user’s side the Light Screen status for 5 turns. | |
| Agility | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | Boosts the user’s Speed stat by 2 stages. | |
| Hypnosis | Psychic | Stat | - | 60 | 20 | 1 Foe | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100 | 16 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | Always goes first. (Priority +1) |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100 | 16 | Ball | 1 Foe | Has a 20% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. |
| Hex | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This move’s power is doubled if the target has a status condition. | |
| Night Shade | Ghost | Spec | - | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | Deals 50 HP of damage. | |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | The user gains the Destiny Bound status. This move fails if used in succession. | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Confuses the target. | |
| Throat Chop | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Throat Chopped status. |
| Night Slash | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | ContactCut | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. |
| Knock Off | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is boosted by 50% if the target is holding an item. Causes the target to lose its held item. |
| Thief | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | If the user is not already holding an item, it steals the target’s held item. |
| Fling | Dark | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This move’s power and effects depend on the user’s held item. The held item is lost after this move is used. | |
| Taunt | Dark | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Taunted status. | |
| Memento | Dark | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats by 2 stages. The user faints upon using this move. | |
| Alluring Voice | Fairy | Spec | 80 | 100 | 12 | Sound | 1 Foe | Confuses the target if its stats were boosted during the turn this move is used. |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Spec | 80 | 100 | 12 | All Foes | A regular attacking move. | |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | Spec | 50 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user’s HP is restored by 3/4 of the damage dealt by this move. |
| Misty Terrain | Fairy | Stat | - | - | 12 | Whole Field | Turns the entire field into Misty Terrain for 5 turns. | |
| Charm | Fairy | Stat | - | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 2 stages. |