Type matchups
Damage Mega Gallade takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic/Fighting type, Mega Gallade has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 68
- Attack
- 165
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 115
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 618
Mega Gallade has a base stat total of 618, higher than 94% of Pokémon. With Attack (165) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 68 HP, 95 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Mega Gallade's only ability is Inner Focus.
How to beat Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Spiritomb hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Mega Gallade's Psychic and Fighting moves. Sableye hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Mega Gallade's Psychic and Fighting moves. Lugia hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Mega Gallade is a Mega Evolution of Gallade, so it shares Gallade's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Gallade
Other Psychic/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Gallade weak to?
As a Psychic/Fighting type, Mega Gallade takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost and Fairy moves.
What is Mega Gallade resistant to?
Mega Gallade resists Fighting and Rock moves.
What are the best counters to Mega Gallade?
Strong type-based picks include Spiritomb, Sableye and Lugia, which hit Mega Gallade with super-effective attacks.