Palkia Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Palkia in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Palkia
Palkia is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.552 DPS.
Palkia can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Palkia is weak to Dragon, Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Water, Steel-type moves as Palkia resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Palkia is Eternatus (34.552 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (32.667 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.273 DPS).
Catching Palkia: After defeating Palkia, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2244 and 2337 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2792-2907 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Palkia from raids will have exactly 2337 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Palkia?
The best counter for Palkia is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.552 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (32.667 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.273 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Palkia?
Palkia can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Palkia weak to?
Palkia is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type attacks. It resists Fire, Water, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Palkia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Palkia's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Palkia from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Palkia from raids will have 2337 CP at level 20, or 2907 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2244. If you see 2337 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Palkia worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Palkia is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Palkia?
For the best moveset for Palkia itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Palkia stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Palkia without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Palkia can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (34.552 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (26.636 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Palkia in raids?
Weather boost information for Palkia is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.