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How to beat Mega Gallade ex
Mega Gallade ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 350 HP as a Fighting Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 350
- Weakness
- Psychic
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 3
- One-hit KOs
- 7
- Fastest KO
- 3 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Mega Gallade ex is weak to Psychic, so those attacks do double damage. 7 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 3 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 3 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 3 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 3.
- Plan for its big hit. Its strongest printed attack is Marvelous Edge for 240 (3 Energy). 114 Standard cards have enough HP to survive one hit — before any Weakness, + or × effects.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 2 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Psychic attacks do at least 350 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Mega Gallade ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mewtwo ex 30th Celebration | Psychic | Psychic Powers PPP | 230 | 460 | 230 | 2 |
| Steven's Claydol Destined Rivals | Psychic | Clay Blast PPC | 220 | 440 | 120 | 1 |
| Latias ex Surging Sparks | Psychic | Eon Blade PPC | 200 | 400 | 210 | 2 |
| Mega Floette ex Chaos Rising | Psychic | Eternity Bloom PPP | 200 | 400 | 250 | 3 |
| Mega Slowbro ex Pitch Black | Psychic | Shellnado Spin PPP | 180 | 360 | 330 | 3 |
| Azumarill Surging Sparks | Psychic | Double-Edge PPPP | 230 | 460 | 120 | 1 |
| Golurk Black Bolt | Psychic | Golurk Hammer PPCCC | 200 | 400 | 160 | 1 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 350+ damage.
None in Standard right now.
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Mega Gallade ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 3.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Mega Gallade ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven's Claydol Destined Rivals | Psychic | Clay Blast PPC | 220 | 440 | 120 | 1 |
| Azumarill Surging Sparks | Psychic | Double-Edge PPPP | 230 | 460 | 120 | 1 |
| Golurk Black Bolt | Psychic | Golurk Hammer PPCCC | 200 | 400 | 160 | 1 |
Two-hit plans
Not many cards one-shot it, so here are attacks that do at least 175 — two hits and it's gone.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Mega Gallade ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palafin ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Giga Impact W | 250 | 250 | 340 | 2 |
| Tinkaton Mega Evolution | Metal | Windup Swing M | 240- | 240 | 160 | 1 |
| Ceruledge Phantasmal Flames | Fire | Infernal Slash R | 220 | 220 | 140 | 1 |
| Iron Boulder Prismatic Evolutions | Psychic | Adjusted Horn PC | 170 | 340 | 140 | 1 |
| Mesprit Surging Sparks | Psychic | Guardian Burst PP | 160 | 320 | 70 | 1 |
| Mismagius ex Phantasmal Flames | Psychic | Hexa-Magic PP | 150 | 300 | 260 | 2 |
| Gourgeist ex Chaos Rising | Psychic | Ghostly Touch PP | 140 | 280 | 270 | 2 |
| Slaking ex Surging Sparks | Colorless | Great Swing CC | 280 | 280 | 340 | 2 |
| Mega Lucario ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Mega Brave FF | 270 | 270 | 340 | 3 |
| Chandelure 30th Celebration | Psychic | Eerie Glow PP | 130 | 260 | 140 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 240 from Marvelous Edge and stay in play (Weakness included). Single-Prize Pokémon first.
| Pokémon | Type | Stage | HP | Weakness | Retreat | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailord ex Pitch Black | Water | Stage 1 | 380 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Palafin ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Stage 1 | 340 | Lightning ×2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steven's Metagross ex Ascended Heroes | Metal | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 2 |
| Torterra ex Temporal Forces | Grass | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Tyranitar ex Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 3 | 2 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Stage 2 | 330 | Grass ×2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hydrapple ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Stage 2 | 330 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 2 |
Every Standard Mega Gallade ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Gallade ex 48/86 | Chaos Rising J | 350 | Stage 2 | Gale Slash F 50+ Marvelous Edge FFC 240 | 2 | Psychic ×2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Related: all Gallade cards in Standard · how to knock out a 350 HP Pokémon · Psychic vs Fighting · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is Mega Gallade ex weak to?
Mega Gallade ex is weak to Psychic, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Mega Gallade ex have?
Up to 350 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does Mega Gallade ex give up?
3 — it's a Mega Evolution Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Mega Gallade ex?
7 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Mewtwo ex's Psychic Powers (3 Energy, 460 damage); Steven's Claydol's Clay Blast (3 Energy, 440 damage); Latias ex's Eon Blade (3 Energy, 400 damage).
What is Mega Gallade ex's strongest attack?
Marvelous Edge, which prints 240 damage for 3 Energy.
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