- Mega Gallade in Pokemon GO is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Ghost moves. As such, Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash/Dragon Ascent is your best counter.
- You'll need 3-5 Pokemon GO trainers with good counters to win the raid.
- The base catch CP range is 2,485-2,583 (or 3,106-3,230 if weather boosted)
Mega Gallade finally arrives in Pokemon GO this January, bringing a fresh challenge to the Mega Raid scene. If you’ve been following the Ralts family in Pokemon GO, this is the final piece you’ve been waiting for. As a dual Psychic/Fighting-type Pokemon, Mega Gallade isn’t the strongest Mega Evolution, but it’s still worth adding to your collection. Let’s break down everything you need to know about taking on the Mega Gallade raid during its January 16-24 run.
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:
Stat Value Max CP 5,112 Attack 326 Defense 230 Stamina 169
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. The best Mega Gallade weaknesses are:
Deal 160% damage:
Resistances (Deal 63% damage):
Pokemon GO Mega Gallade Best Counters
To defeat Mega Gallade efficiently, you’ll want to focus on using these top counters. Remember to power up these Pokemon for the best results:
Pokemon Image Fast Move Charged Move Mega Rayquaza 
Air Slash Dragon Ascent Dawn Wings Necrozma 
Psycho Cut Moongeist Beam Mega Gardevoir 
Charm Dazzling Gleam Mega Salamence 
Dragon Tail Fly Mega Gengar 
Lick Shadow Ball
How to Catch in 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.
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.
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 from January 16-24 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!
