Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Raid Guide: Best Counters, Shiny and How to Catch

Mega Gallade is easily one of the coolest Mega Evolutions in Pokemon GO. With its massive cape-like design, it gives off the appearance of a royal knight or prince. But it’s not just about looks, as Mega Gallade also comes with strong stats and a solid moveset that make it a powerful Fighting-type Pokemon. If you’re planning to get Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO, make sure to learn about its weaknesses, resistances, and the best counters you can use to defeat this raid boss easily.

Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Stats

Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO packs quite a punch with impressive offensive capabilities, though its defensive stats are somewhat modest. Here’s what you need to know about its key stats:

Mega Gallade	Stats
Image
Type	Psychic and Fighting
Attack	326
Defense	230
Stamina	169
Max CP	5037
Raid CP	2446 – 2547 (Lvl 20)
Weather-Boosted Raid CP	3058 – 3184 (Lvl 25, Windy/Cloudy)
Research CP	1881 – 1928 (Lvl 15 research)
Fast Moves	Charm (Fairy) Confusion (Psychic) Low Kick (Fighting) Psycho Cut (Psychic)
Charge Moves	Close Combat (Fighting) Leaf Blade (Grass) Psychic (Psychic) Synchronoise (Psychic)*
Base Catch Rate	5%

Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Weaknesses and Resistances

Understanding Mega Gallade’s weaknesses is crucial for building an effective counter team. As a Psychic/Fighting-type, it has some clear vulnerabilities you can exploit. Based on the Pokemon Type Chart, Mega Gallade weaknesses are:

Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Best Counters

To defeat Mega Gallade efficiently, you’ll want to focus on using these top counters during Mega Gallade Raids in Pokemon GO. Remember to power up these Pokemon for the best results:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Necrozma – Dawn Wings	Psycho Cut	Moongeist Beam
Shadow Moltres	Wing Attack	Fly
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Fly
Enamorus	Fairy Wind	Fly
Mega Gengar	Lick	Shadow Ball
Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball
Zacian – Crowned Sword	Metal Claw	Play Rough
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball

How to Catch Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO

When attempting to catch Gallade after defeating its Mega form, you’ll encounter it in its base form with the following CP ranges:

• Regular encounters: 2,485 – 2,583 CP
• Weather boosted (Windy/Cloudy): 3,106 – 3,230 CP

For the best chances of catching Gallade, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws. Be patient and time your throws carefully, as Gallade can be quite active during the catch sequence. You’ll need 3-5 high-level Pokemon GO trainers with optimal counters to defeat it comfortably in raids available during certain Pokemon GO events.

Remember that to Mega Evolve your own Gallade, you’ll need to collect 200 Mega Energy for the initial evolution. This can be obtained by completing Mega Raids. After the first evolution, subsequent Mega Evolutions will cost less energy. However, before mega evolving Gallade, you should get one with good stats, especially by farming Ralts candies, and evolving one eventually. If you don’t have a Gallade or any of the evolution lineup, then consider asking your friends to trade in Pokemon GO.

Can Mega Gallade Be Shiny?

Yes, you can catch a shiny Gallade from Mega Raids. The shiny version features a striking blue and white color scheme instead of the regular green and white. While the shiny rate for Mega Raids isn’t guaranteed, you typically have better odds than regular wild encounters.

Make sure to take advantage of its raid period to collect enough Mega Energy and potentially catch a shiny version. Do you feel you’ll have trouble? Let us know in the comments below!