A few other people and I have used this set to great success, in both UU and OU, but this set is more tailored toward OU use. Anyway, it works really well and is incredibly simple to use. Also, before the "Outclassed by MoPCross", we are obligated to listed competitive sets for each Pokemon, correct? I mean, there's Dragon Dance Dragonite...
Correct me if I'm wrong, though.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/gallade
[SET]
name: Substitute + Salac
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Swords Dance
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Night Slash
item: Salac Berry
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 30 HP
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>One of the big complaints about Gallade is that it’s too slow without a Speed increase, and doesn't get a few KOs without an Attack boost. This set attempts to rectify those problems by boosting both Gallade’s Speed and Attack in one set.</p>
<p>The idea behind this set is simple, switch in on something that can’t hurt Gallade, like an Ice Beam Blissey or Cresselia, and set up a Substitute on the switch. Then, Swords Dance up and continue to Substitute until your Salac Berry activates. After that, sweep with your STAB Close Combat and Night Slash, which hits mostly everything neutral, except Toxicroak and Heracross. Even though this set has massive damage potential, it is still recommended you get rid of Gallade’s counters, like Gyarados, before using it or the surprise and your attempt will be wasted. Stone Edge is a possible option for handling Flying-types like Zapdos that Night Slash can hardly hurt, but the coverage provided by Night Slash is usually better.</p>
<p>The EVs are quite simple. Using no HP EVs and a 30 IV gets 276 HP, and because it's divisible by four, it allows you to activate your Salac Berry in three Substitutes instead of four. Using max Speed allows you to outspeed +Speed natured Choice Scarf Heatran, neutral natured Choice Scarf Rotom-A, and neutral base 90 Speed Choice Scarfers. Max Attack is needed for the most possible damage output.</p>
Correct me if I'm wrong, though.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/gallade
[SET]
name: Substitute + Salac
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Swords Dance
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Night Slash
item: Salac Berry
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 30 HP
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>One of the big complaints about Gallade is that it’s too slow without a Speed increase, and doesn't get a few KOs without an Attack boost. This set attempts to rectify those problems by boosting both Gallade’s Speed and Attack in one set.</p>
<p>The idea behind this set is simple, switch in on something that can’t hurt Gallade, like an Ice Beam Blissey or Cresselia, and set up a Substitute on the switch. Then, Swords Dance up and continue to Substitute until your Salac Berry activates. After that, sweep with your STAB Close Combat and Night Slash, which hits mostly everything neutral, except Toxicroak and Heracross. Even though this set has massive damage potential, it is still recommended you get rid of Gallade’s counters, like Gyarados, before using it or the surprise and your attempt will be wasted. Stone Edge is a possible option for handling Flying-types like Zapdos that Night Slash can hardly hurt, but the coverage provided by Night Slash is usually better.</p>
<p>The EVs are quite simple. Using no HP EVs and a 30 IV gets 276 HP, and because it's divisible by four, it allows you to activate your Salac Berry in three Substitutes instead of four. Using max Speed allows you to outspeed +Speed natured Choice Scarf Heatran, neutral natured Choice Scarf Rotom-A, and neutral base 90 Speed Choice Scarfers. Max Attack is needed for the most possible damage output.</p>