# Gallade - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Gallade builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gallade Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9ou/Gallade)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Gallade
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Psycho Cut**: 99.954%
- **Sacred Sword**: 99.787%
- **Swords Dance**: 76.592%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 62.211%
- **Night Slash**: 20.300%
- **Trick Room**: 16.226%
- **Leaf Blade**: 6.620%
- **Other**: 18.310%

## Common Abilities
- **Sharpness**: 99.985%
- **Steadfast**: 0.014%
- **Justified**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 59.409%
- **Life Orb**: 20.203%
- **Lum Berry**: 12.446%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.854%
- **Other**: 4.088%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 82.883%
- **Iron Moth**: 75.397%
- **Enamorus**: 57.118%
- **Cramorant**: 56.966%
- **Ogerpon-Cornerstone**: 56.565%
- **Great Tusk**: 23.050%

## FAQ for Gallade in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Gallade?
The most common moves for Gallade are Psycho Cut, Sacred Sword, Swords Dance, Shadow Sneak. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gallade?
Gallade is frequently paired with Kingambit, Iron Moth, Enamorus, Cramorant. 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 66.640% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gallade?
Gallade is most effectively run with the ability **Sharpness** (99.985%) and the item **Focus Sash** (59.409%).

### What is the most common role for Gallade?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Gallade often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Gallade) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Gallade
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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