Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Palkia. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Rainy, Windy
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 280
- Base Defense
- 215
- Base Stamina
- 189
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,244 | 2,792 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,337 | 2,907 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Build around the listed counters: Eternatus leads the recommendations, followed by Mega Rayquaza and Shadow Palkia (Origin), with Shadow Salamence, Mega Garchomp, Shadow Dragonite, Mega Salamence and Shadow Dialga also included. The list mixes Shadow and Mega options; a Mega can boost the other raiders’ damage, with a larger boost for attacks sharing its type. Palkia is Water and Dragon type, and rainy or windy weather boosts it. The facts here don’t give its moves or establish what its catch is useful for in raids or GO Battle League, so I wouldn’t promise a specific post-catch role.
Palkia resists Fire, Water, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Palkia?
The top counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482 at 34.6 DPS against Palkia. Mega Rayquaza (32.7) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.3) follow.
What is Palkia weak to?
Palkia takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Palkia?
2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 31.2 DPS against Palkia). With mixed teams plan for 4 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can I beat Palkia without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Eternatus at 34.6 DPS. Kyurem (Black) and Palkia (Origin) are the next ones down.
Can Palkia be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.
What weather boosts Palkia?
Rainy, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,792–2,907 CP instead of 2,244–2,337. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Palkia worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Palkia ranks #18 among Dragon-type raid attackers (Tier C). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.
What is the best moveset for Palkia?
The counter list on this page is for beating Palkia. For the moves Palkia should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.