Mega Gallade (MEP Promo)

Name: Gallade

Pronunciation: Gah-Layd

Etymology: Gallant + Blade

Type: Psychic / Fighting

Design Origins:

Gallade is based on the concept of a warrior elf. The fin on its head resembles the helmets worn by various warriors throughout history, such as the Roman murmillo-class gladiators and the Greek Hoplites. Its battle stances are likely inspired by fencing en-guard positions and parries. Its forearms somewhat resemble tonfas, wooden weapons used in Okinawan martial arts which run perpendicular to the arm as both a baton and arm guards. The red piece in its chest connects it to the rest of its evolution line and is likely symbolic of not only the empathetic nature of the line, but also the chivalry stereotypically shown by knights. Its knightly design may also be a reference to Gardevoir’s Japanese name, Sirknight.

Mega Gallade gains a cape, a stereotypical symbol of heroics and superheroes. Also possibly a reference to fantasy settings where knights are often depicted wearing capes.

Most Interesting Pokédex Entry:

“The blades extending from its elbows are sharper than the finest swords. Its swordsmanship, albeit self-taught, is astonishingly impressive.” - Legends Arceus

“It gets power from the bond it has with its Trainer. Mega Evolution has given it plates to slice its enemies and a cape to protect its body.” - Legends ZA (Mega Gallade)

Most Recent Competitive Standings:

Smogon:

Champions: UU

[Mega Gallade]

Champions: UU

VGC:

Turin Special, Italy (6/6/2026) - 59th

Seville Special, Spain (28/3/2026) - 25th

[Mega Gallade]

Mega Rayquaza's initial appearance.

And now going head to head are some of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire's most memorable Megas!

With its counterpart Gardevoir getting a very notable Mega in X and Y, ORAS sought to rebalance the scales of the pair- giving us Mega Gallade! Wielded famously by Wally, Mega Gallade becomes an even more formidable swordsman that slices through foes. Its already impressive blade arms gain serrated plates that increase the slicing power of its attacks, and it gains a cape that it uses to deflect and defend itself from attacks coming its way. Legends Z-A's Pokédex says it gets power from the bond it has with its trainer, so any trainer capable of wielding such a powerful Pokémon must have a very strong bond! With an Attack stat of 165, it matches its counterpart's Mega offensive stat, allowing it to dish out damage with ease. It does have one thing setting it apart from Mega Gardevoir though, and that's that it is in fact 10 points faster! A noble knight that can defend itself and its trainer, can it overcome the challenge ahead?

Art credit:

Art credit: ponFA8@pon_fa8 Twitter.