# Gallade - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 4 OverUsed

> Find the best Gallade builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gallade Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Gallade)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Gallade
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Gallade.

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 98.572%
- **Ice Punch**: 87.213%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 51.189%
- **Trick**: 50.178%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 47.980%
- **Swords Dance**: 43.682%
- **Night Slash**: 11.000%
- **Other**: 10.185%

## Common Abilities
- **Steadfast**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 50.263%
- **Life Orb**: 43.543%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.377%
- **Other**: 0.817%

## Common Teammates
- **Latias**: 74.956%
- **Infernape**: 59.619%
- **Tyranitar**: 58.044%
- **Metagross**: 48.801%
- **Jirachi**: 40.014%
- **Flygon**: 37.630%

## FAQ for Gallade in dpp-1760

### What are the top moves for Gallade?
The most common moves for Gallade are Close Combat, Ice Punch, Will-O-Wisp, Trick. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gallade?
Gallade is frequently paired with Latias, Infernape, Tyranitar, Metagross. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gallade?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gallade?
The top build for Gallade features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 50.567% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gallade?
Gallade is most effectively run with the ability **Steadfast** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (50.263%).

### What is the most common role for Gallade?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Gallade often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the dpp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gallade?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 115 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **518** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gallade on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Gallade) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Gallade
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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