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No. 0484 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Palkia

The Spatial Pokémon

TL;DR. 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.

Height4.2 m

Weight336.0 kg

AbilitiesPressure

HiddenTelepathy

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 120

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 150

Sp. Defense 120

Speed 100

Total680

680 base stat total, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Water-types.

150 base Special Attack, 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.

Pokémon GO

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, Palkia reaches 3,991 CP at level 40 and 4,565 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack280

GO Defense215

GO Stamina189

Max CP (L40)3,991

Max CP (L50)4,512

Best buddy (L51)4,565

Raid catch CP 2,190–2,280 (L20). Weather boosted 2,737–2,850 (L25).

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Competitive

Palkia in competitive play.

Palkia is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #288 in the Great League.

Ubers

Substitute

Substitute / Spacial Rend / Earth Power / Dragon Tail

ItemLeftovers
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraGround, Steel

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #288 82.5 score

Ultra League #183 84.1 score

Master League #15 90.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Palkia.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Palkia, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Palkia?

Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Palkia weak to?

Palkia takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Palkia resistant to?

Palkia resists Steel, Fire, Water. It has no full immunities.

Does Palkia evolve?

Palkia does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Palkia from?

Palkia was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0484.

What are Palkia's base stats?

Palkia has HP 90, Attack 120, Defense 100, Special Attack 150, Special Defense 120, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 680.

What are Palkia's abilities?

Palkia can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.

Is Palkia legendary or mythical?

Yes. Palkia is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Palkia's best stat?

Palkia's highest base stat is Special Attack at 150, which ranks 1st of 219 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Palkia good?

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.

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Alternate forms