Type matchups
Damage Palkia takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Dragon type, Palkia has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Water/Dragon typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 150
- Sp. Def
- 120
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 680
Palkia has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (150) well above Attack (120), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 90 HP, 100 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Palkia can have the abilities Pressure and Telepathy.
How to beat Palkia
Palkia takes 2× damage from Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire and Water moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tapu Bulu hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Palkia's Dragon moves and resists its Water moves. Tapu Fini hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Palkia's Dragon moves and resists its Water moves. Primarina hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Palkia's Dragon moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Palkia does not evolve.
Best counters to Palkia
Other Water/Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Palkia weak to?
As a Water/Dragon type, Palkia takes super-effective damage from Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Palkia resistant to?
Palkia resists Steel, Fire (¼×) and Water (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Palkia?
Strong type-based picks include Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini and Primarina, which hit Palkia with super-effective attacks.