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Gallade Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Psychic / Fighting · BST: 518 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker

Gallade is a Psychic / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Gallade, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Sableye, Mega Sableye, Spiritomb plus 5 more ranked below.

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Gallade can Mega Evolve into Mega Gallade, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 518 base stat total, Gallade plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (125), and at base 80 Speed it sits faster than 48% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Gallade in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Gallade

  1. Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
  2. Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
  3. Spiritomb (Ghost / Dark)
  4. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  5. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  6. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  7. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  8. Banette (Ghost)

How each counter beats Gallade

  • Sableye (Dark / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Spiritomb (Ghost / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.

Gallade weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Flying (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
68
Attack
125
Defense
65
Sp. Attack
65
Sp. Defense
115
Speed
80
Total
518

Best Tera Types for Gallade

The best Tera Types for Gallade cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

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  • Justified (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Psychic-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Gallade:

Frequently asked questions about Gallade

What counters Gallade in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Gallade are Sableye, Mega Sableye, Spiritomb, Charizard, Mega Charizard Y. These Pokémon hit Gallade super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Gallade weak to?

Gallade is a Psychic / Fighting-type Pokémon weak to Flying, Ghost, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Gallade?

The single best pick against Gallade in the Pokémon Champions roster is Sableye, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Gallade in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Gallade, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Psychic / Fighting) and carries super-effective coverage (Flying, Ghost, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Gallade's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Gallade good in Pokémon Champions?

Gallade's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (518 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.