Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Dragon Tail Hydro Pump 16.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Palkia takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 684
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,280 CP
Palkia moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Tail Best STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Palkia runs Dragon Tail with Hydro Pump — 16.3 DPS and 324 TDO as a Water-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Rankings
Where Palkia places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #13 | B | 16.3 | 324 | Dragon Tail Hydro Pump |
| Dragon | #21 | C | 17.0 | 338 | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Palkia raid guide
Best counters against Palkia
Use Palkia against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Palkia
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Palkia knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 103 | 3,449 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 103 | 3,734 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,244 | 2,337 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,792 | 2,907 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,244 | 2,337 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,697 | 1,767 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,244 | 2,337 |
Is Palkia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #13 makes Palkia a useful Water-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Water bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (280), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Palkia deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 56 |
| Lv 2 | 176 |
| Lv 3 | 297 |
| Lv 4 | 417 |
| Lv 5 | 538 |
| Lv 6 | 658 |
| Lv 7 | 779 |
| Lv 8 | 899 |
| Lv 9 | 1,020 |
| Lv 10 | 1,140 |
| Lv 11 | 1,254 |
| Lv 12 | 1,368 |
| Lv 13 | 1,482 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,596 |
| Lv 15 | 1,710 |
| Lv 16 | 1,824 |
| Lv 17 | 1,938 |
| Lv 18 | 2,052 |
| Lv 19 | 2,166 |
| Lv 20 | 2,280 |
| Lv 21 | 2,394 |
| Lv 22 | 2,508 |
| Lv 23 | 2,622 |
| Lv 24 | 2,736 |
| Lv 25 | 2,850 |
| Lv 26 | 2,964 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,078 |
| Lv 28 | 3,192 |
| Lv 29 | 3,307 |
| Lv 30 | 3,421 |
| Lv 31 | 3,478 |
| Lv 32 | 3,535 |
| Lv 33 | 3,592 |
| Lv 34 | 3,649 |
| Lv 35 | 3,706 |
| Lv 36 | 3,763 |
| Lv 37 | 3,820 |
| Lv 38 | 3,877 |
| Lv 39 | 3,934 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,991 |
| Lv 41 | 4,041 |
| Lv 42 | 4,092 |
| Lv 43 | 4,143 |
| Lv 44 | 4,195 |
| Lv 45 | 4,247 |
| Lv 46 | 4,299 |
| Lv 47 | 4,352 |
| Lv 48 | 4,405 |
| Lv 49 | 4,458 |
| Lv 50 | 4,512 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0484
- Height
- 4.20 m
- Weight
- 336.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0484_POKEMON_PALKIA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Palkia in Pokemon GO?
Palkia's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Palkia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Palkia takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It resists Fire, Water, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Palkia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Palkia reaches 4,512 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,991 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Palkia?
A perfect 15/15/15 Palkia shows 2,280 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,850 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Palkia better than regular Palkia?
Shadow Palkia deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Palkia in Pokemon GO?
Palkia spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Palkia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Palkia depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.