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Gallade V card from the Lost Origin set
Illustration by takuyoa. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Gallade V

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A powerful Fighting-type Pokemon that grows stronger as the game progresses.

Fighting220 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Gallade V has 220 hit points and requires Fighting energy to attack.

Rising Sword deals 50 extra damage for every Prize card your opponent has taken.

Buster Swing deals 130 fixed damage that ignores the opponent's Resistance.

Signature attack

Buster Swing

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance. (130 damage)

This card rewards you for taking control of the match. As you claim more Prize cards, its Rising Sword attack becomes significantly more dangerous to your opponent.

Attacks

FC
Rising Sword20+

This attack does 50 more damage for each Prize card you have taken.

FFC
Buster Swing130

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.

Which deck it belongs in

It fits well in aggressive decks that aim to take Prize cards quickly. The Buster Swing attack is useful when facing opponents with high Resistance.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Ignores Resistance
  • Scaling power
Watch out for
  • Requires specific energy
  • Basic Pokemon only
  • Dependent on game state
Pro tip

Use Rising Sword when your opponent has taken three or more Prize cards for maximum effect.

From the Pokédex

Gallade is known for its sharp blades and disciplined fighting style.

Note for the parent

Ask your child which attack they chose and why, as the decision depends on how many Prize cards are left in the game.

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