Shadow Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#475, Generation 4). With a max CP of 3,497 and base stats of 237/195/169 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Gallade has a total stat product of 601. Shadow Gallade's best moveset is Charm and Close Combat, making it a competitive Fairy-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Gallade is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Rock-type attacks. Shadow Gallade is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Charm
Close Combat
Confusion
Psychic
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Gallade's best offensive moveset is Charm combined with Close Combat, achieving 13.7 DPS and 242 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker (ranked #17, Tier C). Alternatively, Shadow Gallade can serve as a Psychic-type attacker with Confusion and Psychic (#18, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Charm (13.3 DPS), while Psycho Cut generates energy the fastest (14 EPS). Note that Synchronoise is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Raid Guide
Shadow Gallade as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Gallade is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Gallade returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Gallade from raids would have 1767 CP at level 20, or 2209 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Gallade
Shadow Gallade can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Gallade is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Gallade knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Gallade as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Shadow Gallade Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Gallade in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Gallade from raids or eggs will show 1,767 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Gallade is a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokemon with a stat total of 601. With its high Attack stat (237), Shadow Gallade is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fairy, Flying, Ghost-type moves when using Shadow Gallade. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Gallade's performance.
Shadow Gallade's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Gallade much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Gallade?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Shadow Gallade ranks #17 as a Fairy-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,497 and base stats of 237/195/169, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Shadow Gallade is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Fairy-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.