Palkia (Origin) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Palkia (Origin) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Palkia (Origin)
Palkia (Origin) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 33.034 DPS.
Palkia (Origin) 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 (Origin) is weak to Dragon, Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Water, Steel-type moves as Palkia (Origin) 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 (Origin) is Eternatus (33.034 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (31.500 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (29.758 DPS).
Catching Palkia (Origin): After defeating Palkia (Origin), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2331 and 2426 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2900-3018 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Palkia (Origin) from raids will have exactly 2426 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 (Origin)?
The best counter for Palkia (Origin) is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 33.034 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (31.500 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (29.758 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Palkia (Origin)?
Palkia (Origin) 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 (Origin) weak to?
Palkia (Origin) is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type attacks. It resists Fire, Water, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Palkia (Origin) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Palkia (Origin)'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 (Origin) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Palkia (Origin) from raids will have 2426 CP at level 20, or 3018 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2331. If you see 2426 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Palkia (Origin) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Palkia (Origin) 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 (Origin)?
For the best moveset for Palkia (Origin) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Palkia (Origin) 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 (Origin) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Palkia (Origin) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (33.034 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (25.455 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 (Origin) in raids?
Weather boost information for Palkia (Origin) 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.