Ultimate Guide to Mega Gallade Raids in Pokemon Go: Weaknesses and Top Counters

Pokémon Go enthusiasts, rejoice! Mega Gallade is making its much-anticipated debut, providing players with an exciting opportunity to explore its unique abilities and combat strategies. To effectively counter this formidable Pokémon in battle, it’s crucial to understand Mega Gallade’s weaknesses.

As part of the ongoing Dual Destiny season, fans of the Ralts evolutionary line can complete their collection as Mega Gallade is introduced along with a special event. During the Mega Gallade Raid Day, trainers will get a chance to face this powerful creature for a limited time, followed by an extended availability in Mega Raids.

Mega Gallade Weaknesses

Mega Gallade possesses the Psychic and Fighting types, leading to notable vulnerabilities. Trainers should focus on utilizing Fairy, Flying, and Ghost-type moves for effective damage output against this Pokémon. Avoid using Fighting and Rock-type attacks, as they will result in diminished effectiveness.

Effective Counters to Mega Gallade

Here’s a selection of highly effective counters to take on Mega Gallade:

POKEMON	BEST MOVESET
Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash & Dragon Ascent
Mega Gardevoir	Charm & Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball
Shadow Moltres	Wing Attack & Sky Attack
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Psycho Cut & Moongeist Beam
Yveltal	Gust & Oblivion Wing
Salamence	Dragon Tail & Fly
Gengar	Lick & Shadow Ball
Alakazam	Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball
Chandelure	Hex & Shadow Ball

This comprehensive list includes a variety of Pokémon, such as Megas, Legendaries, and Shadows, ensuring that trainers of all levels can find suitable options. If you don’t possess these specific Pokémon, consider deploying your strongest Fairy, Flying, and Ghost-type Pokémon instead, ensuring that they are appropriately leveled with matching movesets.

How to Obtain Mega Gallade

To challenge Mega Gallade, players have two distinct opportunities: the first will occur during a special Raid Day on January 11, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, followed by its return as a Mega Raid boss from January 16 to January 24, 2025. However, it is essential for trainers to remember that Mega Gallade cannot be caught in its Mega Evolved form. Players will need to defeat it to obtain its regular form.

Once trainers accumulate sufficient Mega Energy, they can temporarily Mega Evolve their strongest standard Gallade.

Upgrading Gallade to Mega Gallade

Initially, to Mega Evolve Gallade into Mega Gallade, players will need 200 Mega Energy. Subsequent Mega Evolutions will require progressively lower amounts of energy: 40, 20, and eventually 10.

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Where to Acquire Mega Energy

For those looking to stock up on Mega Energy, defeating Mega Gallade in Mega Raids is one of the best methods. Players can also gain Mega Energy through completing Special Research tasks or by walking with Gallade as their Buddy. Note that Gallade must have been Mega Evolved at least once previously to gather Mega Energy during walks.

To evolve Gallade, trainers need to first evolve Ralts into Kirlia by using 25 Candy, and then apply a Sinnoh Stone along with an additional 100 Candy. Keep in mind that only a male Kirlia can evolve into Gallade.

Mega Gallade Combat Power (CP)

The CP of Mega Gallade during a Mega Raid will differ from the CP upon capture. Weather conditions can also influence its CP. Below are the details:

Raid Boss CP	TBD
CP range after capture	2485 – 2583
CP range in Windy/Cloudy weather	3106 – 3230
Maximum CP at Level 50	5112

Mega Gallade’s Stats and Moves

As a Psychic/Fighting-type Pokémon, Mega Gallade features the following impressive stats:

ATTACK	DEFENSE	STAMINA	CP
326	230	169	5112

Fast Moves

Low Kick (Fighting/STAB)
Psycho Cut (Psychic/STAB)
Confusion (Psychic/STAB)
Charm (Fairy)

Charged Moves

Psychic (Psychic/STAB)
Leaf Blade (Grass)
Close Combat (Fighting/STAB)
Synchronoise (Psychic/STAB)

Can Mega Gallade Shiny?

Yes, Mega Gallade can be Shiny in Pokémon Go. Typically, Mega Evolutions are introduced alongside their Shiny counterparts.

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Differences between regular Mega Gallade and its Shiny form include a blue head instead of green, gray accents on the horn and cape, and orange instead of pink on the arms and chest.

While the likelihood of encountering a Shiny Mega Gallade is low, participating in raids can improve your chances. However, if you prefer, you can always Mega Evolve a regular Shiny Gallade to obtain the desired appearance.

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