# Gallade-Mega - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gallade-Mega in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Gallade-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Gallade-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 67.613%
- **Wide Guard**: 57.568%
- **Quick Guard**: 53.085%
- **Heal Pulse**: 53.059%
- **Protect**: 42.293%
- **Drain Punch**: 31.418%
- **Skill Swap**: 28.529%
- **Leaf Blade**: 27.826%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 6.662%
- **Psycho Cut**: 6.206%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Galladite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 60.590%
- **Thundurus**: 53.368%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 53.221%
- **Zoroark**: 53.080%
- **Hydreigon**: 27.410%
- **Gyarados**: 27.306%

## FAQ for Gallade-Mega in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Gallade-Mega?
The most common moves for Gallade-Mega are Close Combat, Wide Guard, Quick Guard, Heal Pulse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gallade-Mega?
Gallade-Mega is frequently paired with Xerneas, Thundurus, Gengar-Mega, Zoroark. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gallade-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gallade-Mega?
The top build for Gallade-Mega features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `100/4/180/0/4/220`. This configuration accounts for 53.059% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gallade-Mega?
Gallade-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (100.000%) and the item **Galladite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Gallade-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Galladite), Gallade-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gallade-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 165 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 115 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **618** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gallade-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Gallade-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Gallade-Mega
- [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).*