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#484

Palkia

Abilities

PressureTelepathy(Hidden)
Height: 4.2 m (13'09")
Weight: 336.0 kg (740.8 lbs)
Base Exp: 306
Legendary
Base Stats
HP90
Atk120
Def100
SpA150
SpD120
Spe100
BST680
EV Yield: 3 SpA
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
290384
Atk
220372
Def
184328
SpA
274438
SpD
220372
Spe
184328

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
Purple
Shape
Upright
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
3 (1.2%)
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
No Eggs
Hatch Counter
120 cycles (~30,976 steps)
Base Experience
306
EV Yield
3 SpA
Height
4.2 m (13'09")
Weight
336.0 kg (740.8 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Dragon dual typing.

nor
fir¼
wat¼
ele
gra
ice
fig
poi
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc
gho
dra2
dar
ste½
fai2
Weak to: Dragon, Fairy
Resists: Fire (¼x), Water (¼x), Steel
Abilities
Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

TelepathyHidden Ability

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Pokedex Entries8 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.

Generation VIII

Legends: Arceus

This 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.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

Diamond

It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.

Pearl

It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.

Platinum

A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with PALKIA’s every breath.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Its total control over the boundaries of space enable it to transport itself to faraway places or even other dimensions.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with Palkia’s every breath.

Moves (Gen 9)93 moves

Level Up

14 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Scary FacenorN100%10
8Dragon BreathSTABdraS60100%20
10Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
20Ancient PowerrocS60100%5
32Aqua RingwatN20
36Dragon PulseSTABdraS85100%10
48Dragon ClawSTABdraP80100%15
64Power GemrocS80100%20
70SlashnorP70100%20
80Aqua TailSTABwatP9090%10
80Earth PowergroS90100%10
80Spacial RendSTABdraS10095%5
88Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
90Aura SpherefigS8020

TM / HM

64 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP6020
Aura SpherefigS8020
AvalancheiceP60100%10
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body PressfigP80100%10
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Breaking SwipeSTABdraP60100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
Bulk UpfigN20
BulldozegroP60100%20
Chilling WaterSTABwatS50100%20
Draco MeteorSTABdraS13090%5
Dragon ClawSTABdraP80100%15
Dragon PulseSTABdraS85100%10
Dragon TailSTABdraP6090%10
Dual WingbeatflyP4090%10
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fire BlastfirS11085%5
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
FlingdarP100%10
Focus BlastfigS12070%5
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
GravitypsyN5
Heavy SlamsteP100%10
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
OutrageSTABdraP120100%10
Power GemrocS80100%20
ProtectnorN10
Psych UpnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
RoarnorN20
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
SandstormrocN10
Scale ShotSTABdraP2590%20
Scary FacenorN100%10
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnowscapeiceN010
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
SwiftnorS6020
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThundereleS11070%10
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
TrickpsyN100%10
Trick RoompsyN5
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WaterfallSTABwatP80100%15
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15

Move Tutor

15 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ancient PowerrocS60100%5
Aqua TailSTABwatP9090%10
Draco MeteorSTABdraS13090%5
Dragon PulseSTABdraS85100%10
Dual WingbeatflyP4090%10
Earth PowergroS90100%10
GravitypsyN5
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
OutrageSTABdraP120100%10
Scale ShotSTABdraP2590%20
Sleep TalknorN10
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
SwiftnorS6020
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#484
Sinnoh#150
Sinnoh (Pt)#150
Hisui#236
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

draDraco Meteor130 powS
draOutrage120 powP
watHydro Pump110 powS
draSpacial Rend100 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
figFocus Blast120 powS
iceBlizzard110 powS
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Tools for Palkia

About Palkia

Palkia is a Water and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). This 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. Palkia stands 4.2 m (13'09") tall and weighs 336.0 kg (740.8 lbs), making it a large Pokemon.

Palkia Base Stats

Palkia has a base stat total of 680, which is extraordinarily high, rivaling the strongest Legendary Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 150 (exceptional), while its lowest is HP at 90 (good). Palkia serves as a bulky special attacker. Palkia is fast with a base Speed of 100.

Palkia Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Water and Dragon-type, Palkia is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire (¼x), Water (¼x), Steel-type attacks. This gives Palkia 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Palkia Abilities

Palkia's abilities include Pressure, Telepathy. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its Hidden Ability is Telepathy, which protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Palkia Moves & Learnset

Palkia can learn 93 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 64 via TM/HM, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Spacial Rend (Dragon, 100 power). For coverage, Palkia can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Focus Blast (Fighting).

Training Palkia

With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Palkia can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Palkia yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 30,976 steps to hatch from an Egg.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Palkia. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Palkia, or use the team builder to see how Palkia fits into your squad.