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TL;DR. Origin Forme Palkia is a water/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 680. It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
Water Dragon
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
Height6.3 m
Weight659.0 kg
AbilitiesPressure
HiddenTelepathy
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 90
Attack 100
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 150
Sp. Defense 120
Speed 120
Total680
680 base stat total, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Water-types.
150 base Special Attack, Origin Forme Palkia's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 219 Water-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Origin Forme Palkia on Daily Pokémon
Origin Forme Palkia was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Origin Forme Palkia in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Origin Forme Palkia reaches 4,142 CP at level 40 and 4,739 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack286
GO Defense223
GO Stamina189
Max CP (L40)4,142
Max CP (L50)4,683
Best buddy (L51)4,739
Raid catch CP 2,274–2,367 (L20). Weather boosted 2,843–2,958 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Palkia first appeared on August 6, 2021, in its second raid release.
- Palkia
- Origin Forme
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starOrigin Forme | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starOrigin Forme | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 5-starOrigin Forme | The Road of Legends |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
Competitive
Origin Forme Palkia in competitive play.
Origin Forme Palkia is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
Ubers
Wallbreaker · Palkia-Origin
Hydro Pump / Spacial Rend / Thunder Wave / Substitute
Pokémon GO Battle League
Ultra League #232 81.2 score
Master League #1 98.7 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Origin Forme Palkia.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Origin Forme Palkia, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Origin Forme Palkia?
Origin Forme Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Origin Forme Palkia weak to?
Origin Forme Palkia takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Origin Forme Palkia resistant to?
Origin Forme Palkia resists Steel, Fire, Water. It has no full immunities.
Does Origin Forme Palkia evolve?
Origin Forme Palkia does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Origin Forme Palkia from?
Origin Forme Palkia was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #10246.
What are Origin Forme Palkia's base stats?
Origin Forme Palkia has HP 90, Attack 100, Defense 100, Special Attack 150, Special Defense 120, and Speed 120. Total base stat total: 680.
What are Origin Forme Palkia's abilities?
Origin Forme Palkia can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.
Is Origin Forme Palkia legendary or mythical?
Yes. Origin Forme Palkia is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Origin Forme Palkia's best stat?
Origin Forme Palkia's highest base stat is Special Attack at 150, which ranks 1st of 219 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Origin Forme Palkia good?
Origin Forme Palkia has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Water-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Origin Forme Palkia as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Origin Forme Palkia is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Steel
¼× Strongly resists
Fire Water
Comparison
Origin Forme Palkia vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 219 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Origin Forme Palkia | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 74 | +16 |
| Attack | 100 | 79 | +21 |
| Defense | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Special Attack | 150 | 75 | +75 |
| Special Defense | 120 | 71 | +49 |
| Speed | 120 | 69 | +51 |
| Total | 680 | 443 | +237 |
Game appearances
Palkia appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Palkia is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Origin Forme Palkia.
Every main-series game Origin Forme Palkia is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
These rows are for Palkia. Origin Forme Palkia is one of its forms.
Generation IXEvent onlyNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletEvent only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- EventPoké Portal News
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- SwordTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterSpear Pillar (Only one)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterCoronet Highlands: Temple of Sinnoh (Only one)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra SunTrade
- Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Cave World) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Event
- Omega RubyObtainable
- One-time encounterSoaring in the sky (requires the Lake guardians in the player's party) (Only one)
- Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VEvent only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- Black 2 · White 2Event only
- Transferfrom Dream Radar (requires Pokémon Pearl)
Generation IVObtainableTradeEvent only
- DiamondTrade
- PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterSpear Pillar (Only one)
- PlatinumObtainable
- One-time encounterSpear Pillar (Only one)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverEvent only
- EventSinjoh Ruins (requires Event Arceus) (Choice between it, Dialga, and Giratina)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. Event copies from Scarlet and Violet can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Palkia appears in 4 episodes.
From DP040 (2007-07-19) through JN090 (2021-12-10).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Origin Forme Palkia partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Origin Forme Palkia partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Origin Forme Palkia in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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