User blog comment:Simbey/Real Talk: Galio/@comment-5605969-20140119174103

Well, the meta supports a lot of CC, and galio has the best ulti in the game. Need to initiate? Flash ulti. Losing and needing a counter engage? Even better. His ability to tank dmg ths to his W is awesome. His E offfers a lot of invisible power to the team and Q is a very nice nuke. The use of 1 marksman, 1 APC, and tank jungler and top laner really favour him. He is best used to counter APC, and either u go AP or tank. If u go ap, using ulti is risky. If you go tank, you sacrifice a lane dmg unless u can play evelinn or fiddle jungle. However, this tank oriented meta makes him a good pick, and since tanks's most dmg is magic, he completely ignores them, making the ADC the only true threat to your team.

His lack of mobility however hinders him greatly. Due to the gank heavy junglers, Galio will have trouble in the mid lane. Nevertheless, galio can be a great contribution to your team if used well.