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* Gallade is the only non-{{type|Grass}} Pokémon that is able to learn {{m|Leaf Blade}} by levelling up. | * Gallade is the only non-{{type|Grass}} Pokémon that is able to learn {{m|Leaf Blade}} by levelling up. | ||
* Gallade can learn five moves with an above average chance of inflicting a critical hit; more than any other Pokémon. | * Gallade can learn five moves with an above average chance of inflicting a critical hit; more than any other Pokémon. | ||
* Gallade has the highest {{stat|Special Defense}} of all non-legendary {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. | * Gallade has the highest {{stat|Special Defense}} of all non-legendary {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. He shares this trait with {{p|Scrafty}}. | ||
====Origin==== | ====Origin==== | ||
The single fin on Gallade's head resembles the helmet worn by {{wp|Murmillo|Murmillo-class}} Roman {{wp|Gladiator|gladiators}} or the {{wp|Corinthian helmet}} (with a horsehair crest) that was worn by Greek {{wp|Hoplite|hoplites}}. He may also be based on medieval {{wp|Knight|knights}}. Additionally, his battle stances (depicted in-game and in artwork) resemble the ''en garde'' position and parries of {{wp|Fencing|modern fencing}}. | The single fin on Gallade's head resembles the helmet worn by {{wp|Murmillo|Murmillo-class}} Roman {{wp|Gladiator|gladiators}} or the {{wp|Corinthian helmet}} (with a horsehair crest) that was worn by Greek {{wp|Hoplite|hoplites}}. He may also be based on medieval {{wp|Knight|knights}}. Additionally, his battle stances (depicted in-game and in artwork) resemble the ''en garde'' position and parries of {{wp|Fencing|modern fencing}}. | ||