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Gallade (エルレイド Erureido)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#475
		Evolves From:	Kirlia (male)
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:	$gal-LAYD$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	68	Species:	Blade Pokémon
Attack:	125	Type(s):	Psychic/Fighting
Defense:	65	Height:	5'03"
Special Atk:	65	Weight:	114.6 lbs.
Special Def:	115	Abilities:	Steadfast Justified (Dream World)
Speed:	80	Pokédex Color:	White
Stat Total:	518	Gender:	100% ♂
		Footprint:
		Cry:

Gallade (Japanese: エルレイド Erlade) is a dual Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon. It is the male counterpart to Gardevoir.

Appearance

Gallade somewhat shares a resemblance to its female counterpart Gardevoir, but is different in many ways. The "skirt" of its pre-evolved form is now gone, revealing its legs, which are now much wider. The red horns that were on its head have moved down to its chest, like that of Gardevoir, but are much sharper. It's head is also similar to that of a Gardevoir, but it instead has a large gray-blue horn resembling a gladiator helmet. Another notable feature is the blade-like protrusions from its elbows, which Gallade can use as swords. It seems that the sharp protrusions can be extended and retracted when necessary.

The shiny version of Gallade has a blue coloring where the original has green, and it's "helmet" becomes silver instead of light blue. It also has a slightly purple colored hue.

Special abilities

Gallade have the ability Steadfast, which allows its speed to increase x1.5 if it flinches.

The protrusions on Gallade's arms can be extended to be used as blades. This allows Gallade to learn a variety of sword-like moves. Gallade can also learn a variety of other offensive attacks, as well as a few defensive attacks that can be learned through TM's.

Evolution

Gallade evolves from a male Kirlia by the use of a Dawn Stone.

Appearances

In the manga

In the Platinum chapter, Darach owns a Gallade.

In the anime

Gallade made its anime debut in "A Grand Fight for Winning", and it made an appearance in the movie The Rise of Darkrai. Zoey also has a Gallade, which she used in her Grand Festival match against Dawn.

Game info

Gallade first appeared in the Generation IV games as the male counterpart of Gardevoir. Gallade was likely created to be a counterpart since a male Kirlia could evolve into the very feminine Gardevoir, which gave some confusion. However, since a male Kirlia can only be evolved into a Gallade by use of a Dawn Stone, a male Kirlia can still evolve into a Gardevoir at level 30.

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Gallade Locations
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Kirlia♂	None
Platinum	Evolve Kirlia♂	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Evolve Kirlia♂	None
Black/White	Evolve Kirlia♂ (White only)	None

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Gallade Locations
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Building
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Gallade did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Gallade did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Gallade did not appear during the Generation III games.
Diamond
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.
Pearl
A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.
Platinum
When trying to protect someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
HeartGold
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
SoulSilver
Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.
Black
When protecting someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
White
When protecting someone, it extends its elbows as if they were swords and fights savagely.
Black 2
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White 2
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Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Gallade did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Gallade did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Gallade did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back




Black	White				Back

Origins

Gallade's appearance is based on the ancient Roman Gladiator's.

Name origin

Gallade's English name is a combination of the words "Gallant" and "Blade". It's Japanese name, Erlade, is a combination of the word "Earl" (meaning chieftain) and "blade".

Trivia

Gallade have similar evolutionary statuses with Froslass, as Froslass has pure female gender and Gallade has pure male gender. It also shares with Gardevoir, Glalie, Snorunt, Kirlia and Ralts, which have a 50:50 gender ratio. Also, Kirlia and Snorunt needs a Dawn Stone to evolve.
His arms might be samurai swords due to how they look and how Gallade uses them.
In his cry, it sounds as if Gallade is drawing out its blades.
Gallade is the third Psychic/Fighting type Pokémon, the other two being Meditite and Medicham.
The name "Gallade" has actually existed long before the Pokémon's creation; there is a U.S.-based chemical distribution company called "Gallade Chemical", which started business in the 1960s and has no relations with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company International.
Despite being a Fighting-type, it can only learn one Fighting-type move (Close Combat) by leveling up.
Gallade weighs the same as Blaziken.

References