Gallade

Gallade

Tier C VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 06/20/2026 01:03 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.29%
Usage Rate
55.58%
Win Rate
26.70%
Lead Rate
58.01%
Selection Rate
1218
Avg Rating
412
Total Games
229
Wins
183
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Gallade Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Gallade currently holds a C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.3% usage rate and 55.6% win rate. This data represents 16,015 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Sacred Sword used in 20.6% of battles. Trick Room demonstrates the highest win rate at 64.5% While Sacred Sword is the most popular choice, Trick Room shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Farigiraf, Mawile, and Torkoal in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Empoleon, achieving a 73.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Malamar, Hydreigon, and Rotom-Heat, while caution is advised against Rotom-Wash, Ninetales-Alola, and Delphox. Particularly effective against Malamar with a 81.2% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Gallade offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Gallade
157 games
61.8% Win
1.0% appear
126 games
59.5% Win
0.8% appear
105 games
58.1% Win
0.7% appear
99 games
57.6% Win
0.6% appear
89 games
61.8% Win
0.6% appear
87 games
65.5% Win
0.5% appear
84 games
56.0% Win
0.5% appear
72 games
58.3% Win
0.5% appear
53 games
56.6% Win
0.3% appear
51 games
56.9% Win
0.3% appear
45 games
62.2% Win
0.3% appear
45 games
55.6% Win
0.3% appear
36 games
58.3% Win
0.2% appear
35 games
54.3% Win
0.2% appear
32 games
62.5% Win
0.2% appear
31 games
67.7% Win
0.2% appear
28 games
53.6% Win
0.2% appear
27 games
66.7% Win
0.2% appear
27 games
55.6% Win
0.2% appear
27 games
37.0% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gallade
143 games
55.9% Win
0.89% appear
137 games
58.4% Win
0.86% appear
127 games
55.9% Win
0.79% appear
103 games
55.3% Win
0.64% appear
103 games
55.3% Win
0.64% appear
96 games
55.2% Win
0.60% appear
79 games
57.0% Win
0.49% appear
78 games
51.3% Win
0.49% appear
72 games
47.2% Win
0.45% appear
71 games
46.5% Win
0.44% appear
67 games
49.2% Win
0.42% appear
67 games
55.2% Win
0.42% appear
67 games
52.2% Win
0.42% appear
65 games
61.5% Win
0.41% appear
60 games
58.3% Win
0.37% appear
57 games
52.6% Win
0.36% appear
40 games
67.5% Win
0.25% appear
39 games
53.9% Win
0.24% appear
38 games
60.5% Win
0.24% appear
37 games
48.6% Win
0.23% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gallade
19 games
73.7% Win
0.12% appear
16 games
68.8% Win
0.10% appear
31 games
67.7% Win
0.19% appear
27 games
66.7% Win
0.17% appear
87 games
65.5% Win
0.54% appear
17 games
64.7% Win
0.11% appear
32 games
62.5% Win
0.20% appear
45 games
62.2% Win
0.28% appear
157 games
61.8% Win
0.98% appear
89 games
61.8% Win
0.56% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gallade
27 games
37.0% Win
0.17% appear
18 games
38.9% Win
0.11% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.14% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.11% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
0.12% appear
20 games
50.0% Win
0.12% appear
22 games
50.0% Win
0.14% appear
19 games
52.6% Win
0.12% appear
28 games
53.6% Win
0.17% appear
35 games
54.3% Win
0.22% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gallade performs well against
16 games
81.2% Win
0.10% appear
19 games
73.7% Win
0.12% appear
18 games
72.2% Win
0.11% appear
32 games
68.8% Win
0.20% appear
40 games
67.5% Win
0.25% appear
29 games
65.5% Win
0.18% appear
20 games
65.0% Win
0.12% appear
34 games
64.7% Win
0.21% appear
27 games
63.0% Win
0.17% appear
16 games
62.5% Win
0.10% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gallade
26 games
38.5% Win
0.16% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.11% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.11% appear
35 games
45.7% Win
0.22% appear
71 games
46.5% Win
0.44% appear
72 games
47.2% Win
0.45% appear
23 games
47.8% Win
0.14% appear
37 games
48.6% Win
0.23% appear
67 games
49.2% Win
0.42% appear