No. 0484 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Palkia

The Spatial Pokémon

Water Dragon

Weak to Dragon Fairy

Sprite

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

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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.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Palkia on Daily Pokémon

Palkia was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

1:30

Oct 21, 2026

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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Shiny release

Shiny Palkia first appeared on August 6, 2021, in its second raid release.

August 6, 2021Palkia
February 16, 2024Origin Forme
July 1, 2026Shadow
November 6, 2026Dynamax

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

Full Palkia GO history

Competitive

Palkia in competitive play.

Palkia is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #347 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 #347 79.8 score

Ultra League #236 81.1 score

Master League #24 89.8 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

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

This Pokémon has forms.

Forme

Origin Forme Palkia

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Palkia as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Palkia in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Palkia in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Palkia in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Palkia 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when 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

Palkia vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 219 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Palkia	Water avg	Difference
HP	90	74	+16
Attack	120	79	+41
Defense	100	75	+25
Special Attack	150	75	+75
Special Defense	120	71	+49
Speed	100	69	+31
Total	680	443	+237

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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 Palkia.

Every main-series game Palkia is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

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+)
Shield exclusive
ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
Shield exclusiveNeeds The Crown Tundra
Brilliant DiamondTrade
Shining Pearl exclusive
Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterSpear Pillar (Only one)
Shining Pearl exclusive
Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterCoronet Highlands: Temple of Sinnoh (Only one)
Shiny locked

Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game

Sun · MoonTrade
Ultra SunTrade
Ultra Moon exclusive
Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Cave World) (Only one)
Ultra Moon exclusive
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)
Omega Ruby exclusive
Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Omega Ruby exclusive

Generation VEvent only

Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Black 2 · White 2Event only
- Transferfrom Dream Radar (requires Pokémon Pearl)

Generation IVObtainableTradeEvent only

DiamondTrade
Pearl exclusive
PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterSpear Pillar (Only one)
Pearl exclusive
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.

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