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Gallade

Cosmic Eclipse / #244/236

Gallade

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Cosmic Eclipse
Rarity (source)
Secret Rare
Illustrator
Huang Tzu En
Source reference
sm12-244

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The Pokémon’s story

Gallade quickly senses when someone is in danger and rushes to their aid. It can read an opponent's thoughts, then defend itself with the blades formed by its elbows. The Pokédex emphasizes its restraint: it uses these weapons only when it must protect something. Its courtesy contrasts with the effectiveness of its swordsmanship. This fighter does not seek confrontation for its own sake; its vigilance seems primarily directed toward others.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Sword calls Gallade a swordsman and notes that it reserves its blades for defense. Pokémon Shield describes its senses being alerted by a person in danger. Its skill at striking first is thus framed by protective behavior.

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Card details

HP
160
Type (source)
Psychic
Stage (source)
Stage2
Evolves from (printed name)
Kirlia
Pokédex number
475
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Psychic ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

Because it can sense what its foe is thinking, its attacks burst out first, fast, and fierce.

Abilities

Double Type

Ability

As long as this Pokémon is in play, it is Psychic and Fighting type.

Attacks

Power Cyclone

Cost: Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 120

Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · standard

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