( I have premission from Setsuna to write the Gallade Lead set since Metanite hasn't updated in a while)
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/gallade
[SET]
name: Attacking Lead
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Ice Punch / Stone Edge
item: Life Orb / Lum Berry
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 Def / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With lead Machamp running around and causing mayhem and centralization in the lead metagame, you may ask yourself "why would I want to use a Gallade lead when Machamp is available?" The answer is Gallade has several adavantages over Machamp that allow it to function quite well in the lead position. Gallade's first advantage is his base 80 Speed, which allows him to outspeed many threatening Pokemon that Machamp cannot, most notably all non Scarf-Heatran. His second advantage is a better-typed priority move, which means that fast, frail attackers, such as Gengar and Starmie, are hit much harder before Gallade is killed. The final advantage is unpredictability: with Machamp, the opponent knows what moves he's going to use right off the bat, while with Gallade, the opponent will be left guessing what moves he carries since he has a much larger movepool.</p>
<p>Close Combat is the preferred STAB option over any other Fighting-type move due to its higher Base Power and reliability at the cost of lowering Gallade's defenses. Zen Headbutt's main use is to OHKO lead Machamp 100% of the time with Life Orb, as well as OHKOing Breloom if you decide to use Stone Edge over Ice Punch. It is also more reliable then Stone Edge against Pokemon that resist Close Combat. Shadow Sneak 2HKOes lead Azelf, picks off Aerodactyl, deals a fair amount of damage to Starmie and Gengar, and revenge kills boosted Pokemon. The last slot is a decision between Ice Punch and Stone Edge; Ice Punch allows Gallade to OHKO Dragonite and most Gliscor, as well as 2HKO all Celebi with Stealth Rock. Stone Edge hits Dragonite, takes a good chunk out of Gyarados, and slams Zapdos for a guaranteed 2HKO on all sets with Stealth Rock, while having a good chance to OHKO the offensive sets.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Gallade has a huge movepool, so he has many options as far as what he can effectively run. Leaf Blade can be used to OHKO Swampert, but it has little use outside of that. Will-O-Wisp is good move to suprise Metagross and Swampert, and allows Gallade to cripple physical sweepers later in the game. Hypnosis allows Gallade to incapacitate Pokemon that would otherwise try and set up on him, such as Skarmory and Forretress, but it only hits 60% of the time. Finally, X-Scissor along with Shadow Sneak allows Gallade to OHKO Azelf without Life Orb, Starmie switch-ins, and Celebi, as well as 2HKO Uxie.</p>
<p>The EVs on this Gallade set are simple: 252 Attack lets Gallade hit as hard as possible. 252 Speed along with a Jolly nature allows Gallade to outspeed every Pokemon below 284 Speed, most notably all non-Choice Scarf Heatran. The extra 4 EVs can be put anywhere except for Special Attack.</p>
<p>Gallade's offensive power allows him to team up easily with several of Pokemon. Skarmory and Forretress can comfortably set up on Swampert, Jirachi without Trick, and Metagross, three leads that Gallade has trouble beating. Swampert also makes a good teammate since he can set up on Jirachi and Metagross lacking Explosion (which will always KO Swampert). Offensively, Gyarados appreciates Gallade's ability to easily lure in and dent Rotom-A, allowing Gyarados to more easily KO him. Breloom loves having Rotom-A and Gliscor dead or weakened enough to be KOed by Seed Bomb, and can set up on Swampert lacking Ice Beam with ease. Lastly, Heatran can KO lead Metagross with Fire Blast if Metagross isn't carrying an Occa Berry or is weakened by Gallade's Close Combat.</p>
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/gallade
[SET]
name: Attacking Lead
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Ice Punch / Stone Edge
item: Life Orb / Lum Berry
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 Def / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With lead Machamp running around and causing mayhem and centralization in the lead metagame, you may ask yourself "why would I want to use a Gallade lead when Machamp is available?" The answer is Gallade has several adavantages over Machamp that allow it to function quite well in the lead position. Gallade's first advantage is his base 80 Speed, which allows him to outspeed many threatening Pokemon that Machamp cannot, most notably all non Scarf-Heatran. His second advantage is a better-typed priority move, which means that fast, frail attackers, such as Gengar and Starmie, are hit much harder before Gallade is killed. The final advantage is unpredictability: with Machamp, the opponent knows what moves he's going to use right off the bat, while with Gallade, the opponent will be left guessing what moves he carries since he has a much larger movepool.</p>
<p>Close Combat is the preferred STAB option over any other Fighting-type move due to its higher Base Power and reliability at the cost of lowering Gallade's defenses. Zen Headbutt's main use is to OHKO lead Machamp 100% of the time with Life Orb, as well as OHKOing Breloom if you decide to use Stone Edge over Ice Punch. It is also more reliable then Stone Edge against Pokemon that resist Close Combat. Shadow Sneak 2HKOes lead Azelf, picks off Aerodactyl, deals a fair amount of damage to Starmie and Gengar, and revenge kills boosted Pokemon. The last slot is a decision between Ice Punch and Stone Edge; Ice Punch allows Gallade to OHKO Dragonite and most Gliscor, as well as 2HKO all Celebi with Stealth Rock. Stone Edge hits Dragonite, takes a good chunk out of Gyarados, and slams Zapdos for a guaranteed 2HKO on all sets with Stealth Rock, while having a good chance to OHKO the offensive sets.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Gallade has a huge movepool, so he has many options as far as what he can effectively run. Leaf Blade can be used to OHKO Swampert, but it has little use outside of that. Will-O-Wisp is good move to suprise Metagross and Swampert, and allows Gallade to cripple physical sweepers later in the game. Hypnosis allows Gallade to incapacitate Pokemon that would otherwise try and set up on him, such as Skarmory and Forretress, but it only hits 60% of the time. Finally, X-Scissor along with Shadow Sneak allows Gallade to OHKO Azelf without Life Orb, Starmie switch-ins, and Celebi, as well as 2HKO Uxie.</p>
<p>The EVs on this Gallade set are simple: 252 Attack lets Gallade hit as hard as possible. 252 Speed along with a Jolly nature allows Gallade to outspeed every Pokemon below 284 Speed, most notably all non-Choice Scarf Heatran. The extra 4 EVs can be put anywhere except for Special Attack.</p>
<p>Gallade's offensive power allows him to team up easily with several of Pokemon. Skarmory and Forretress can comfortably set up on Swampert, Jirachi without Trick, and Metagross, three leads that Gallade has trouble beating. Swampert also makes a good teammate since he can set up on Jirachi and Metagross lacking Explosion (which will always KO Swampert). Offensively, Gyarados appreciates Gallade's ability to easily lure in and dent Rotom-A, allowing Gyarados to more easily KO him. Breloom loves having Rotom-A and Gliscor dead or weakened enough to be KOed by Seed Bomb, and can set up on Swampert lacking Ice Beam with ease. Lastly, Heatran can KO lead Metagross with Fire Blast if Metagross isn't carrying an Occa Berry or is weakened by Gallade's Close Combat.</p>
