Best moves for Gallade in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Gallade is a Fighting and Psychic-type Pokémon that specializes in physical attacks. It evolves from Ralts (at level 20) and Kirlia (using Dawn Stone on a male). Players will have to have a male Kirlia for it to evolve into Gallade.

Gallade is a powerful Psychic and Fighting-type Pokémon, and many of its strongest moves share these typings. This is because Pokémon who use moves that match their typing will benefit from S.T.A.B. (Same Type Attack Bonus), meaning the moves will do increased damage in battle.

Gallade can use Close Combat at level 52 (masters at level 64), Leaf Blade at level 43 (masters at level 54), Psychic at level 34 (masters at level 45), and Psycho Cut at level 18 (masters at level 28).

How to use Gallade best in battle

Gallade is a Fighting and Psychic-type Pokémon and players wanting to use it most effectively in battle will need to be aware of its strengths and weaknesses in battle.

Psychic-type Pokémon will take increased damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. They will be super effective against Poison and Fighting-type Pokémon.

Fighting-type attacks are super effective against Normal, Rock, Ice, Dark, and Steel-type Pokémon. Fighting-type Pokémon will take increased damage themselves from Psychic, Flying, and Fairy-type moves.

Related: Where to find Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, and Gallade in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Gallade's base stats

• Stat Total: 518
  • HP: 68
  • Attack: 125
  • Defense: 65
  • Special Attack: 65
  • Special Defense: 115
  • Speed: 80

Gallade's high attack stat means that it will do especially well in battle when using physical moves rather than special moves. Players should prioritize these physical attacks to take full advantage of Gallade's stats.

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