# Gallade - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gallade in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 73.931%
- **Ice Punch**: 62.413%
- **Knock Off**: 54.279%
- **Leaf Blade**: 49.848%
- **Psycho Cut**: 43.128%
- **Drain Punch**: 30.516%
- **Swords Dance**: 17.580%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 11.976%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 9.617%
- **Earthquake**: 8.360%

## Common Abilities
- **Justified**: 75.125%
- **Steadfast**: 24.875%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 55.994%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.697%
- **Life Orb**: 8.156%
- **Choice Band**: 6.858%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.690%
- **Mago Berry**: 3.895%
- **Leftovers**: 2.866%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.962%
- **Other**: 4.883%

## Common Teammates
- **Serperior**: 34.915%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 34.771%
- **Blissey**: 33.927%
- **Mandibuzz**: 33.387%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 33.126%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 10.918%

## FAQ for Gallade in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Gallade?
The most common moves for Gallade are Close Combat, Ice Punch, Knock Off, Leaf Blade. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gallade?
Gallade is frequently paired with Serperior, Scizor-Mega, Blissey, Mandibuzz. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 32.135% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gallade?
Gallade is most effectively run with the ability **Justified** (75.125%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (55.994%).

### 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 ou-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/ou/Gallade) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*