# Gallade - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Gallade builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gallade Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | 0.01% |
| **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/ss/Gallade)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Gallade
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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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**: 74.369%
- **Psycho Cut**: 58.452%
- **Knock Off**: 49.485%
- **Trick Room**: 27.514%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 23.346%
- **Leaf Blade**: 22.641%
- **Drain Punch**: 21.693%
- **Poison Jab**: 20.833%
- **Rock Slide**: 14.781%
- **Imprison**: 10.982%

## Common Abilities
- **Justified**: 85.462%
- **Steadfast**: 14.538%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 38.301%
- **Life Orb**: 14.512%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.441%
- **Choice Band**: 6.446%
- **Psychic Seed**: 5.359%
- **Room Service**: 4.492%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.864%
- **Black Belt**: 3.012%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.997%
- **Safety Goggles**: 2.705%

## Common Teammates
- **Comfey**: 35.590%
- **Chandelure**: 32.016%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 31.274%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 31.253%
- **Scolipede**: 30.845%
- **Whimsicott**: 21.934%

## FAQ for Gallade in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Gallade?
The most common moves for Gallade are Close Combat, Psycho Cut, Knock Off, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gallade?
Gallade is frequently paired with Comfey, Chandelure, Rotom-Heat, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/4/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 17.859% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gallade?
Gallade is most effectively run with the ability **Justified** (85.462%) and the item **Assault Vest** (38.301%).

### What is the most common role for Gallade?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Gallade often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Gallade) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Gallade
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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