Pokémon Go Palkia counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

Palkia, known as the Spatial Pokémon, can teleport between locations in Pokémon Go. This Legendary Pokémon appears in five-star Raids at Gyms, alongside its counterpart, Dialga. Both Pokémon are popular choices in the Master League, the top tier of the competitive Go Battle League. With the introduction of Origin Forme Palkia and Origin Forme Dialga, gamers have even more incentive to participate in raids.

To successfully catch Palkia and add it to your Legendary collection, it’s crucial to understand its weaknesses and counters. As with all Legendary Pokémon, Palkia is available in five-star raids for a limited time. Therefore, teaming up with other trainers is essential if you want to capture it. Thanks to Remote Raiding, you can participate from the comfort of your home, making it easier to join forces with friends.

Palkia Counters and Weaknesses in Pokémon Go

Palkia’s type combination and battle strategy can significantly influence your chances of defeating it. Here’s what you need to know:

• Type: Water and Dragon-type
• Weaknesses: Palkia is vulnerable to Dragon and Fairy-type attacks.
• Resistances: It resists Fire, Water, and Steel-type attacks.
• Effective Counters: The best counters include Mega Rayquaza, Mega Salamence, and Mega Gardevoir. Interestingly, both Origin Forme Palkia and Origin Forme Dialga are also effective against Palkia. Other strong contenders are Rayquaza, Salamence, Zekrom, Haxorus, and Garchomp.
• Tactics: Be mindful that Palkia’s Dragon-type moves can deal significant damage. Dodging can be beneficial; when the screen flashes white, swipe to reduce incoming damage.

Palkia CP in Pokémon Go

When battling and capturing Palkia, it will have the following Combat Power (CP) ranges:

• Raid Boss CP: 54,793 CP
• CP range during capture: 2,190 to 2,280 CP
• Weather-boosted CP range (Windy and Rain): 2,737 to 2,850 CP

Palkia Moveset in Pokémon Go

Palkia has an array of Fast and Charged moves available:

Possible Fast Moves:

• Dragon Breath (Dragon)
• Dragon Tail (Dragon)

Possible Charged Moves:

• Aqua Tail (Water)
• Draco Meteor (Dragon)
• Fire Blast (Fire)
• Hydro Pump (Water)

Everything We Know About Palkia

According to its Pokédex entry, Palkia can distort space and holds a significant place in Sinnoh-region mythology as a deity. It is part of the creation trio along with Dialga and Giratina, created by Arceus to govern various dimensions. Palkia’s control over space, paired with its Water-typing, symbolizes the measurement of space through water volumes.

The lore surrounding Palkia and its counterparts may draw inspiration from Shinto mythology, particularly the deities Izanami and Izanagi, who were believed to have created land and other deities. Palkia and Dialga’s origins are linked to the Spear Pillar in the Sinnoh region, which ties their story to these ancient myths.

As of February 2024, trainers can utilize Origin Forme Dialga to modify space, expanding the area around them for increased Pokémon spawns. Good luck on your quest to find a shiny Palkia!