In the expansive world of Pokémon Go, evolving your Pokémon is a fundamental aspect of gameplay. One evolution that often intrigues trainers is transforming Ralts into Gallade. This process requires specific steps and resources, and understanding them will ensure you add this powerful Psychic and Fighting-type Pokémon to your collection.
Ralts is a dual-type Psychic and Fairy Pokémon that serves as the base form in its evolutionary line. Upon gathering 25 Ralts Candy, it evolves into Kirlia. From Kirlia, the evolution can branch into two distinct paths:
- Gardevoir: Evolve any Kirlia (regardless of gender) using 100 Ralts Candy.
- Gallade: Evolve a male Kirlia using 100 Ralts Candy and a Sinnoh Stone.
It’s essential to note that only male Kirlia can evolve into Gallade. Female Kirlia are restricted to evolving into Gardevoir.
Steps to Evolve Ralts into Gallade
- Catch a Male Ralts: Begin by capturing a male Ralts. You can determine its gender by checking the symbol next to its name; the male symbol resembles an upward-pointing arrow.
- Accumulate Ralts Candy: To evolve Ralts into Kirlia and subsequently into Gallade, you’ll need a total of 125 Ralts Candy (25 for the initial evolution and 100 for the final). Increase your Candy count by:
- Catching multiple Ralts.
- Using Pinap Berries during captures to double the Candy yield.
- Setting Ralts as your Buddy Pokémon to earn Candy as you walk.
- Transferring extra Ralts to Professor Willow for additional Candy.
- Obtain a Sinnoh Stone: The Sinnoh Stone is a special evolution item required to evolve certain Pokémon into their Sinnoh region forms, including Gallade. You can acquire Sinnoh Stones by:
- Completing seven-day Field Research breakthroughs.
- Winning battles against other trainers in the PvP Battle League.
- Defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders.
- Evolve Ralts into Kirlia: Once you have 25 Ralts Candy, evolve your male Ralts into Kirlia by selecting the “Evolve” option on its profile page.
- Evolve Kirlia into Gallade: With a male Kirlia, 100 Ralts Candy, and a Sinnoh Stone in your inventory, proceed to evolve Kirlia into Gallade. Navigate to Kirlia’s profile, ensure the “Evolve” button displays Gallade as the resulting Pokémon, and confirm the evolution.
Tips for Efficient Evolution
- Participate in Events: Keep an eye out for events like Community Days or Spotlight Hours that feature Ralts. During these events, Ralts spawn rates increase, providing ample opportunities to gather Candy and catch high-IV specimens.
- Utilize Lure Modules and Incense: These items can attract more Ralts to your location, especially during events.
- Trade with Friends: Trading Pokémon with friends can yield extra Candy, and if the distance between the catch locations is significant, the Candy bonus increases.
- Monitor Gender: Always check the gender of your Ralts before evolving, as only male Ralts can become Gallade.
Understanding Gallade’s Role in Pokémon Go
Gallade boasts a unique dual typing of Psychic and Fighting, setting it apart from its counterpart, Gardevoir, which is a Psychic and Fairy-type. This typing grants Gallade access to a diverse movepool, making it versatile in various battle scenarios.
In PvE (Player vs. Environment) contexts, Gallade can serve as a formidable attacker against certain raid bosses, especially those weak to Fighting or Psychic moves. In PvP (Player vs. Player) battles, Gallade’s move diversity allows it to counter a range of opponents, though its performance can vary based on the current meta and the specific league.
