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Palkia

PalkiaWater Dragon
  • rain
  • windy
Palkia is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Palkia is a Legendary Water and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,991 CP and is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Palkia Stats and Max CP

280 ATK
215 DEF
189 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4512 CP
Lvl 40
3991 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2850 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2280 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1710 CP

Palkia's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Palkia PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Palkia is one of the two iconic box art legendaries from the Sinnoh games and is a Water and Dragon-type Pokémon. While Palkia can be fairly solid as a raid attacker in both type categories, it also leaves a lot to be desired. This is mostly due to its limited moveset.

Unlike its more popular counterpart Dialga, Palkia even has Dragon Tail (a move with the same energy generation with more damage compared to its main alternative) and a better ATK, but like Dialga, it gets Draco Meteor instead of Outrage as a charged attack which limits its damage potential as a Dragon-type raid attacker. Alas! 😔

This leaves Palkia with untapped potential, and non-Legendary Dragons like Salamence, Dragapult, and Haxorus surpass it in damage output. So, it's usable but outclassed 😶. It doesn’t do much better as a Water-type either as it lacks any Water-type fast attack. Thus having to rely entirely on Aqua Tail for consistent Water-type damage. Thankfully the Dragon Tail, Aqua Tail combo is spammy enough to not make it completely useless.

Palkia PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Its stat spread makes it unusable in the Great League. There aren't any at or under the 1500 CP range.

🟡 Ultra League

Palkia does not reach close to its maximum stat potential in the Ultra League, making it far too weak and frail overall to really stand a chance against the meta.

🟣 Master League

Palkia takes the fight to a good number of opponents with its insanely spammy Dragon Breath and Aqua Tail combo, and depending on the meta and Palkia's role in your team, it can use Fire Blast, Hydro Pump, or Draco Meteor as a nuke ☄️

This makes Palkia strong against some big meta threats. Ho-Oh is a given, but it can even defeat Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Kyogre by just spamming Aqua Tail. And Kyogre resists Aqua Tail!

However with all that being said, Palkia has fallen from grace somewhat. Mostly due in part to the fact that Palkia (Origin Form) exists. Which is just Palkia with better stats, and a definitively superior nuke in Spacial Rend. As such, you really want to use Origin over regular Palkia nowadays if you have it.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#195
WaterWater-type
#45
DragonDragon-type
#28
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#266
Master LeagueMaster League
#34

Palkia Type Chart

Palkia takes increased damage from:Palkia takes increased damage from:

DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%

Palkia takes reduced damage from:Palkia takes reduced damage from:

FireFire39.1%
WaterWater39.1%
SteelSteel62.5%

Palkia best moveset

Moves

Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor

Dragon
DragonDragon Tail
DragonDraco Meteor
Palkia's best Dragon-type moveset is Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor, with 17.08 DPS and 421.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Palkia ranks #28 (B Tier) as a Dragon attacker with that moveset.

Dragon Tail + Aqua Tail

Water
DragonDragon Tail
WaterAqua Tail
Palkia's best Water-type moveset is Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail, with 15.46 DPS and 381.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy and Rain weather. Palkia ranks #45 (B Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.DragonDragon TailDragonDraco Meteor15.5717.08421.3
2.DragonDragon TailWaterHydro Pump14.8816.33402.7
3.DragonDragon BreathDragonDraco Meteor14.8616.31402.3
4.DragonDragon BreathWaterHydro Pump14.1515.54383.2
5.DragonDragon TailWaterAqua Tail14.0915.46381.4
6.DragonDragon TailFireFire Blast13.6114.95368.7
7.DragonDragon BreathWaterAqua Tail13.4714.79364.7
8.DragonDragon BreathFireFire Blast12.8814.15348.9
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Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Breath640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Tail1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonDraco Meteor1501003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Draco Meteor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy65

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Draco Meteor has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
    See Draco Meteor details page ↗
  • FireFire Blast1401004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy80

    Effects
    Fire Blast has no special effects.
    See Fire Blast details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Tail50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Aqua Tail has no special effects.
    See Aqua Tail details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Palkia's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Palkia's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Palkia has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Palkia CP Chart

CP Chart

Palkia reaches a maximum of 3,991 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,190–2,280 CP, rising to 2,737–2,850 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,642–1,710 CP.

Max CPMax CP3991 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1642 CP - 1710 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2190 CP - 2280 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2190 CP - 2280 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2737 CP - 2850 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Palkia Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
156 CP2176 CP3297 CP
4417 CP5538 CP6658 CP
7779 CP8899 CP91020 CP
101140 CP111254 CP121368 CP
131482 CP141596 CP151710 CP
161824 CP171938 CP182052 CP
192166 CP202280 CP212394 CP
222508 CP232622 CP242736 CP
252850 CP262964 CP273078 CP
283192 CP293307 CP303421 CP
313478 CP323535 CP333592 CP
343649 CP353706 CP363763 CP
373820 CP383877 CP393934 CP
403991 CP414041 CP424092 CP
434143 CP444195 CP454247 CP
464299 CP474352 CP484405 CP
494458 CP504512 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#484
Height4.2 m
Weight336 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Palkia has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Palkia

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Palkia's Water and Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Palkia.

Water Water

Dragon Dragon

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Palkia Candy296 Palkia Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Palkia Candy10 Palkia Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Palkia Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Palkia Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Palkia Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Palkia Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Palkia Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Palkia Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Palkia Candy-

Palkia Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Palkia from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Palkia in Pokémon GO.

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Palkia family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Palkia in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

PalkiaPalkia
Dynamax Palkia (Dynamax)Dynamax Palkia
Origin Forme Palkia (Origin)Origin Forme Palkia
Shadow Origin Forme Palkia (Origin Shadow)Shadow Origin Forme Palkia
Shadow Palkia (Shadow)Shadow Palkia

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
PalkiaPalkiaPalkiaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPalkiaPalkia
2.06 m2.1 m4.2 m6.3 m6.51 m

Palkia's height ranges from 2.06 m to 6.51 m, with the average being 4.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Palkia in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS2.058 m2.1 m
6′09″6′11″
XS2.1 m4.2 m
6′11″13′09″
M3.15 m5.25 m
10′04″17′03″
XL5.25 m6.3 m
17′03″20′08″
XXL6.3 m6.51 m
20′08″21′04″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Palkia

Palkia high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Palkia. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Palkia Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

PalkiaPalkiaPalkiaPalkia

Palkia Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
PearlIt is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.
PlatinumA legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with PALKIA’s every breath.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIts total control over the boundaries of space enable it to transport itself to faraway places or even other dimensions.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with Palkia’s every breath.
X, Omega RubyIt is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
Legends: ArceusThis Pokémon is feared as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Palkia was what caused the walls of our world to disappear, creating a sky that spans for infinity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Palkia’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Dragon-type Pokémon, Palkia is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves.

What are the best moves for Palkia in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Palkia in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.083 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 421.334.

How does Palkia perform in Raids?

Palkia is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Palkia rank as a Water-type attacker?

Palkia is a B-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #45 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Palkia rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

Palkia is a B-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #28 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Palkia?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Palkia: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Palkia’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Palkia’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3991 CP and 4512 CP at Level 50.

Can Palkia be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Palkia can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Palkia Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Palkia cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.