# Gallade - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gallade in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Gallade)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Gallade
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Wide Guard**: 97.497%
- **Close Combat**: 82.418%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 80.007%
- **Trick Room**: 72.685%
- **Quick Guard**: 18.081%
- **Feint**: 15.828%
- **Low Kick**: 15.828%
- **Other**: 17.657%

## Common Abilities
- **Justified**: 74.062%
- **Steadfast**: 25.938%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 63.897%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 16.420%
- **Focus Sash**: 16.109%
- **Other**: 3.574%

## Common Teammates
- **Mawile-Mega**: 64.414%
- **Absol**: 63.901%
- **Toxicroak**: 63.897%
- **Malamar**: 63.897%
- **Vaporeon**: 63.896%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 17.718%

## FAQ for Gallade in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Gallade?
The most common moves for Gallade are Wide Guard, Close Combat, Zen Headbutt, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gallade?
Gallade is frequently paired with Mawile-Mega, Absol, Toxicroak, Malamar. 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 63.897% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gallade?
Gallade is most effectively run with the ability **Justified** (74.062%) and the item **Lum Berry** (63.897%).

### What is the most common role for Gallade?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Gallade often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Gallade) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Gallade
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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