The Ralts line is one of the more difficult ones to evolve. Ralts itself is not particularly powerful, but once it reaches its final Evolution, it can either become a powerful Fairy known as Gardevoir, or a Fighting-type known as Gallade. In thePokemon TCG, the line gets plenty of love, and if you’re a Gallade fan you’re in for a treat.
Gallade is often the second choice when Evolving Kirla. However, it still has its fans and in the TCG there are plenty of cool and valuable printings to build your collection. Whether you’re trying to find them all or see how much your collection is worth, these are the eight most valuable Gallade cards.
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8Gallade V $2.77
A Cheap Full Art
Some of the best cards in the Pokemon TCG depict a full art rendition of Pokemon and their trainers. This makes them excellent prizes for collectors. Luckily, Gallade has one very pretty full art that is pretty cheap on the market. This is Gallade V’s printing from theLost Origin Trainer Gallery.
The art features a Gallade back to back with their trainer as an unknown enemy attacks. The silhouettes of the attacking Pokemon can be seen in the lower and top corners of the card art. It’s cards like these that not only tell a story but look good doing it. It’s an excellent card to go hunting for.
7Gallade EX XY Oversize Black Star Promo $4.95
The Power of Gallade EX
Oversized cards often make for interesting decorations. They can help you display some of your favorite card art or, if you want to be funny, you can use them to make unplayable decks for custom formats. Gallade EX from the X and Y era has an oversized promo that was included in select boxes of the TCG.
Gallade EX has the same art and Moves as the smaller Promo card. It features the titular Pokemon smashing through the card art with its arms. This swing is so powerful it sends rocks flying through the card borders as it leaves a flaming trail in its path. you’re able to just feel this card’s power.
6Gallade EX Full Art $5.46
Purple And Green Make A Great Color Palette
Some full art cards have perfectly complementing color palettes. Galade EX fromthe Roaring Skies setlooks absolutely amazing with its Psychic purple background and its green body. It is one of the cleanest Gallade cards and it won’t cost you as much as other printings.
Little extra details also make this card feel even more like a luxury item. This is the texture of the card, which is common among full arts, but also the additional golden border that lines the edges of the Pokemon’s lines. This card shows that sometimes you can just keep it simple and come out with a killer card.
5M Gallade EX $5.47
One Tough Mega Pokemon
It is no secret that the Mega Evolution mechanic isone of the most story-rich and beloved additions to the Pokemon franchise. In the Pokemon TCG, Mega Evolution also made an impact on the meta, with Pokemon that could achieve this higher level of power in exchange for your attack for the turn.
M Gallade EX is part of the Roaring Skies set, and it features many details that were common for the card type. This is the M at the start of the Pokemon’s name, a dynamic card art, and Japanese text that swipes across the art box. The attack effects also bleed into the card border, making it even more appealing.
4Gallade Secret Wonders $6.74
Classic Holo Foiling
The neat thing about some of the earlier Pokemon cards is that they have a distinct appearance to them compared to the more modern printings. Sometimes, Pokemon would be rendered in 3D, while other cards have a distinct holo foiling that pairs well with their stylized 2D art.
The Gallade from the Secret Wonders set has this special holographic foiling that captures the nostalgia of the classic game. Pokemon had less HP and weaker Moves never managed to disappoint in their depictions. If you want a Gallade that feels right at home in your binder full of classics, then this one fits right in.
3Gallade Pop Series 7 $9.51
The Gallade Found In Special Products
There’s always going to be a few cards that can’t be found in core sets. The Pop Series 7 is a unique set of cards. Some of these cards include reprints of other cards such as Ampharos, Latias, and Latios. This Gallade.
Interestingly enough, this Gallade would make its way to the championship twice. This would be once in Jason Klaczynski’s deck in 2008. Another time would be in 2010 in a deck piloted by Michael Pramawat. This specific version of the card is one of the few that is playable since it is not part of a replica printing.
2M Gallade EX Full Art $15.19
The Most Valuable Mega
Mega Gallade is cool enough as it is. The full art version of the card looks even better. This is the special printing found in the Roaring Skies set of the Pokemon TCG. This set is already considered one of the most interesting investment options and Gallade EX is one of the prettier cards.
M Gallade EX has one powerful Move which is Unwavering Blade. This Move deals a whopping 110 damage while also hitting the Benched Pokemon with Damage Counters for 30. This is Gallade’s way of sweeping their way to victory. If you’re a Gallade fan, then don’t miss out on this printing.
1Gallade E4 LV.X $31.66
The Elite Four Rise Up
One of the most interesting printings and the most valuable Gallade in the Pokemon TCG is the one found in the Rising Rivals set. This one has unique mechanics, being an LV Pokemon. Like the Mega Evolutions that came later, this Pokemon is an upgrade to your Gallade in play. You just need to level it up to be able to use its new Move.
This card has a holo foiling and two stamps on the card body. This is the SP marking on the left and on the right, Lucien’s face. This is the Sinnoh’s Psychic-type member of the Elite 4. It’s a majestic card to see looking back at you from your protective binder.
