Shadow Gardevoir or Shadow Gallade: Which Shadow Ralts evolution is better in Pokemon GO?

When Pokemon GO players acquire a Shadow Ralts, there are two potential evolutions for it after it evolves into Kirlia. If the Shadow Kirlia is male, it will evolve into the Fighting/Psychic-type Shadow Gallade. If it's female, it will evolve into the Psychic/Fairy-type Shadow Gardevoir. But you might be wondering which of these two creatures is better in GO. By and large, Shadow Gardevoir stands out as the superior option in battles. But that is more to this story.

While Shadow Gallade is a solid but unspectacular fighter in Pokemon GO, Shadow Gardevoir is one of the best offensive picks in the mobile title, especially when trainers need a Fairy-type specialist. Shadow Gallade has an edge to a degree in the lower-level PvP leagues, but Shadow Gardevoir is magnificent in both PvE and top-level PvP fights.

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Why Shadow Gardevoir is Better than Shadow Gallade in Pokemon GO

Shadow Gardevoir is a better overall offensive option in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Before diving into this comparison, it's important to note that the base stats for both of these Shadow Pokemon are effectively equal. Both creatures have 237 base attack, 195 base defense, 169 base stamina, and a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,497. That means type combinations and moves distinguish the two.

Shadow Gallade's Fighting/Psychic type combination makes it an interesting pick in PvP that's tough to counter, particularly in the Great and Ultra Leagues. Access to moves like Psycho Cut, Low Kick, Leaf Blade, and Close Combat allows solid type coverage while performing well as a Fighting-type in particular. Nonetheless, picks like Shadow Machamp, Conkeldurr, and Sirfetch'd outclass it.

Meanwhile, when it comes to dealing Fairy-type damage in Pokemon GO, Shadow Gardevoir is by far the best of the bunch. Its Psychic/Fairy-type combinations aren't as rare as Gallade's Fighting/Psychic. But being part Fairy-type means Shadow Gardevoir's moves like Charm and Dazzling Gleam have a significant impact thanks to the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB). This makes the Pokemon a menace in PvE and PvP.

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In the Master League PvP meta where Dragon-types dominate, Shadow Gardevoir offers potent counterplay that can even take down legendary Pokemon if opposing trainers aren't careful. Shadow Gardevoir's Fairy-type attacks also lend it well against Fighting and Dark-type opponents, giving it the ability to counter many popular opponents in PvP and common raid bosses in PvE.

Gallade is a decent fighter but doesn't excel in Pokemon GO, shadow form or not (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Even though it can't Mega Evolve as a Shadow Pokemon, Shadow Gardevoir still has immense firepower as a Fairy-type attacker and performs in a decent capacity as a Psychic-type attacker. Since it has the same base stats as Shadow Gallade, it also benefits from being a bit sturdy in both PvP and raids, even if its Fairy-type arsenal can only counter three opponent types.

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Both Shadow Gardevoir and Shadow Gallade have their applications in Pokemon GO, but the former's potential is undoubtedly higher thanks to its Fairy-type STAB damage. This makes it one of the best Fairy-type offensive options in the game. Shadow Gallade is no slouch as a Fighting and Psychic-type fighter in PvE and PvP, but there are simply other picks that are better suited for its roles.