But then you miss out on Mega Swampert, who is so much cooler.
Personally I think the Ralts line has always had to fall back on their unique traits. For Garde, that was historically access to status moves, Destiny Bond, and trace; even now her Pixilated Hyper Voice is her calling card, Psychic typing is an afterthought that helps with Venusaur and taking Psyshock. Otherwise, it's been outclassed by Alakazam, etc.
Gallade will be no different. Rather than focusing on the power and speed of other psychics, it has status conditions and a more hit-and-run playstyle that I think is more suited to it. Sweeper Gallade was never going to happen because Talonflame (though I would have like Magic GUARD to fit the theme).
Personally I think the Ralts line has always had to fall back on their unique traits. For Garde, that was historically access to status moves, Destiny Bond, and trace; even now her Pixilated Hyper Voice is her calling card, Psychic typing is an afterthought that helps with Venusaur and taking Psyshock. Otherwise, it's been outclassed by Alakazam, etc.
Gallade will be no different. Rather than focusing on the power and speed of other psychics, it has status conditions and a more hit-and-run playstyle that I think is more suited to it. Sweeper Gallade was never going to happen because Talonflame (though I would have like Magic GUARD to fit the theme).