Gallade Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gallade in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gallade
Gallade is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 33.733 DPS.
Gallade can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Gallade is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Rock-type moves as Gallade resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Gallade is Mega Gengar (33.733 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (31.871 DPS), and Shadow Toucannon (31.333 DPS).
Catching Gallade: After defeating Gallade, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1730 and 1812 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2153-2254 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gallade from raids will have exactly 1812 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Gallade?
The best counter for Gallade is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 33.733 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (31.871 DPS) and Shadow Toucannon (31.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gallade?
Gallade can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Gallade weak to?
Gallade is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gallade be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gallade's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gallade from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gallade from raids will have 1812 CP at level 20, or 2254 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1730. If you see 1812 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gallade worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gallade is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Gallade?
For the best moveset for Gallade itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gallade stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Gallade without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gallade can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (29.500 DPS) and Blacephalon (28.571 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Gallade in raids?
Weather boost information for Gallade is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.