# Gallade - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gallade in San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Gallade)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Gallade
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Psycho Cut**: 92.308%
- **Sacred Sword**: 84.615%
- **Protect**: 46.154%
- **Trick Room**: 46.154%
- **Wide Guard**: 38.462%
- **Leaf Blade**: 23.077%
- **Night Slash**: 15.385%
- **Close Combat**: 7.692%
- **Feint**: 7.692%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 7.692%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 53.846%
- **Scope Lens**: 15.385%
- **Kasib Berry**: 7.692%
- **Clear Amulet**: 7.692%
- **Mental Herb**: 7.692%
- **Expert Belt**: 7.692%

## Common Teammates
- **Hydreigon**: 38.462%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 30.769%
- **Kingambit**: 30.769%
- **Torkoal**: 23.077%
- **Dragapult**: 15.385%
- **Tinkaton**: 15.385%

## FAQ for Gallade in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

### What are the top moves for Gallade?
The most common moves for Gallade are Psycho Cut, Sacred Sword, Protect, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gallade?
Gallade is frequently paired with Hydreigon, Rotom-Wash, Kingambit, Torkoal. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gallade?
The most common Tera Types for Gallade are fighting, grass, ghost. Specifically, Tera fighting is used in 53.846% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gallade?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gallade?
Gallade is most effectively run with the ability **Sharpness** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (53.846%).

### 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 gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Gallade) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Gallade
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*