Quick facts
Species: Gallade (Mega)
Types: Psychic / Fighting
Primary weaknesses: Flying, Ghost, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Mega Gallade stands out as one of Pokémon GO’s most tactical Mega Raid bosses. Combining Psychic and Fighting types, it can strike hard and disrupt teams that aren’t prepared. Facing Mega Gallade isn’t just about power—it’s about counter selection, timing, and understanding its moveset. With the right strategy, even small groups can prevail.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Flying •
 Ghost •
 Fairy
|
| Resists to |
 Fighting •
 Rock
|
Best Mega Gallade Counters
Mega-type Counters
- Swampert: Water Gun / Earthquake
- Gallade: Rollout / Hydro Pump
- Gyarados: Dragon Tail / Hydro Pump
Shadow-type Counters
- Feraligator: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Samurott: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Kingler: Bubble / Crabhammer
Water-type Counters
- Greninja: Feint Attack / Hydro Pump
- Golisopod: Waterfall / Liquidation
- Primarina: Charm / Hydro Pump
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Gallade:
- Swampert, Gallade, Gyarados, Slowbro – Water boost
- Garchomp – Ground boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
| Enamorus | Zen Headbutt / Astonish / Fairy Wind | Dazzling Gleam / Grass Knot / Fly | - | Zen Headbutt (11) and Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Yveltal | Gust / Sucker Punch / Snarl | Hyper Beam / Focus Blast / Hurricane / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Oblivion Wing | Gust (25) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Lunala | Air Slash / Shadow Claw / Confusion | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Future Sight / Moonblast | - | Confusion (19) and Moonblast (130) |
| Galarian Articuno | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Ancient Power / Brave Bird / Future Sight / Fly | - | Confusion (19) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Tapu Lele | Astonish / Confusion | Focus Blast / Psyshock / Future Sight / Moonblast / Draining Kiss | Nature's Madness | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Sunsteel Strike | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Sunsteel Strike (230) |
| Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Gholdengo | Astonish / Hex | Power Gem / Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Focus Blast | - | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Origin Giratina | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Ominous Wind / Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse | Shadow Force | Dragon Tail (14) and Shadow Force (140) |
| Hoopa | Astonish / Confusion | Psybeam / Shadow Ball / Psychic | - | Confusion (19) and Shadow Ball (100) |
| Dragapult | Dragon Tail / Astonish | Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Outrage (110) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Toucannon | Rock Smash / Peck / Bullet Seed | Drill Peck / Rock Blast / Flash Cannon | Beak Blast | Rock Smash (17) and Beak Blast (125) |
| Shadow Altered Giratina | Shadow Claw / Dragon Breath | Ancient Power / Shadow Sneak / Dragon Claw | Shadow Force | Shadow Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Shadow Force (140) |
| Shadow Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Shadow Lugia | Extrasensory / Dragon Tail | Sky Attack / Fly / Hydro Pump / Future Sight | Aeroblast | Dragon Tail (14) and Aeroblast (180) |
| Shadow Zapdos | Charge Beam | Drill Peck / Ancient Power / Zap Cannon / Thunderbolt / Thunder | Thunder Shock | Charge Beam (7) and Zap Cannon (140) |
| Shadow Moltres | Wing Attack / Fire Spin | Ancient Power / Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat | Sky Attack | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Banette | Hex / Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam | - | Hex (8) and Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Mega Pidgeot | Air Slash / Steel Wing | Hurricane / Aerial Ace / Brave Bird / Feather Dance | Wing Attack / Gust / Air Cutter | Gust (25) and Brave Bird (130) |
| Mega Alakazam | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Fire Punch / Future Sight | Counter / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
Moves & Threats
Gallade common fast moves are Low Kick or Confusion (Fast psychic damage and builds energy quickly)or Psycho Cut (Fast psychic damage and builds energy quickly) or Charm. Charged moves include Close Combat (High Fighting-type damage that pierces defenses) or Leaf Blade (Adds variety and can surprise counters) or Psychic. Elite moves include Synchronoise.
Pro tip: Low-defense Pokémon, especially pure Physic or Fighting types, are vulnerable to Mega Gallade’s charged attacks.
Weather Effects
Foggy weather to boosts Ghost type counters.
Cloudy weather to boosts Fairy type counters.
Battle Tips
- Flying-types like Talonflame, Zapdos, or Staraptor are highly effective against its Fighting typing.
- Ghost-types such as Giratina, Chandelure, or Gengar counter its Psychic moves.
- Fairy-types like Togekiss or Gardevoir are solid against both Fighting and Psychic moves.
Pro tip: Mega Gallade is fast and punishing—focus on shields and timing charged attacks for maximum survival.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Gallade
- Chance to catch Gallade (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Gallade?
Its Psychic/Fighting typing teaches the importance of double weakness exploitation, which is critical for advanced raids.
FAQ
Can Mega Gallade be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Gallade has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Gallade?
Best movset of Gallade are Charm which does damage of 20 under Fast Attack and Close Combat of 105 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Gallade?
Fog weather boosts Ghost type counters, Cloudy weather boosts Fairy type counters.
Does Mega Gallade keep its Mega form after the battle?
Mega Evolution lasts only during battles where Mega is enabled; it does not persist outside combat.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Hatterene Raid Guide, Gigantamax Alcremie Raid Guide, Gigantamax Machamp Raid Guide
Summary
- Bring Flying, Ghost, and Fairy Pokémon to maximize damage.
- Avoid relying solely on Fighting or Psychic Pokémon—they’re less effective.
- Keep an eye on weather boosts—Windy for Flying-type, Sunny/Partly Cloudy for neutral attackers.
- Use high CP counters with resistances for survival in smaller groups.
- Shield wisely and prioritize sustained DPS over burst damage.