Palkia is a Legendary Water/Dragon-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#484, Generation 4). With a max CP of 4,512 and base stats of 280/215/189 (Atk/Def/Sta), Palkia has a total stat product of 684. Palkia's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump, making it a competitive Water-type attacker for raids.
Palkia is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It resists Fire, Water, Steel-type attacks. Palkia is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Dragon Tail
Hydro Pump
Dragon Tail
Draco Meteor
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Palkia's best offensive moveset is Dragon Tail combined with Hydro Pump, achieving 16.3 DPS and 324 TDO as a Water-type attacker (ranked #11, Tier B). Alternatively, Palkia can serve as a Dragon-type attacker with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor (#17, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Dragon Breath generates energy the fastest (8 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Palkia as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsPalkia is not currently available as a raid boss. When Palkia returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Palkia from raids would have 2280 CP at level 20, or 2850 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Palkia
Palkia is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Palkia as Raid Counter
Palkia is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Palkia
Palkia can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Palkia is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Palkia knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Palkia as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Palkia Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Palkia in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Palkia from raids or eggs will show 2,280 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Pokemon with a stat total of 684. With its high Attack stat (280), Palkia is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dragon, Fairy-type moves when using Palkia. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Palkia's performance.
Palkia's moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Palkia much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Palkia?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Situational
Palkia is a solid but not elite Water-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#11) in raid performance. With a max CP of 4,512 and base stats of 280/215/189, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Water-type counters. The best moveset is Dragon Tail paired with Hydro Pump. Consider investing if you need a Water-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Palkia deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.