Mega Gallade Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Psychic / Fighting · BST: 618 · Role: Physical Sweeper
Mega 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 Mega 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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Mega Gallade is the Mega Evolution of Gallade. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.
With a 618 base stat total, Mega Gallade plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Attack (165), and at base 110 Speed it sits faster than 84% 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 Mega 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 Mega Gallade
- Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
- Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost)
- Spiritomb (Ghost / Dark)
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Banette (Ghost)
How each counter beats Mega Gallade
- Sableye (Dark / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
- Mega Sableye (Dark / Ghost) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
- Spiritomb (Ghost / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ghost moves.
- Charizard (Fire / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gallade and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
Mega Gallade weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Flying (×2)
- Ghost (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 68
- Attack
- 165
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Attack
- 65
- Sp. Defense
- 115
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 618
Best Tera Types for Mega Gallade
The best Tera Types for Mega Gallade cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Inner Focus — [object Object]
Other Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Psychic-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Gallade:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Gallade
What counters Mega Gallade in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Gallade are Sableye, Mega Sableye, Spiritomb, Charizard, Mega Charizard Y. These Pokémon hit Mega Gallade super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Gallade weak to?
Mega 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 Mega Gallade?
The single best pick against Mega 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 Mega Gallade in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega Gallade, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Psychic / Fighting) and carries super-effective coverage (Flying, Ghost, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Gallade's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Gallade good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Gallade's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (618 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.