Pokemon Legends Arceus Palkia | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Palkia

Spatial Pokémon

Hisuian Pokedex: #236

Pokemon Legends Arceus Palkia is a Water and Dragon Type Spatial Pokémon with a Slow growth rate and a 3 Special Attack EV Yield. Palkia can be found with Pressure as an Ability; we recommend the Mild Nature, based on 680 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

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Palkia Stats and Abilities

Based on Palkia Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Palkia Highest IV Stat is Special Attack (150) and the Lowest being Defense (100).

Palkia Stats
Rank	Stat	Value
E	HP	90
S	Attack	120
C	Defense	100
S	Special Attack	150
B	Special Defense	120
C	Speed	100
S	Total	680

Palkia Details
Palkia	Detail
Best Nature	Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Liked Foods
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered

Palkia Abilities
Abilities	Description
Ability 1	Pressure Pressure makes any attack targeted at the ability-bearer - regardless of whether it hits - use 2 PP instead of 1.
Hidden Ability	Telepathy Pokémon with the Telepathy ability will not take damage from teammates in double and triple battles.

How To Evolve Palkia in Pokemon Legends Arceus

The Pokemon Palkia does not have an evolution in the Pokemon Legends Arceus Series.

Where To Find Palkia Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Palkia in PLA.

Palkia is one of the Legendary Pokemon found in the Hisui region that has two forms; base forme and origin forme, which can be accessed by using the Lustrous Orb- given to you after the request The Pearl Clan's Treasure. Palkia is obtained near the end of the main story after siding with Irida instead of Adaman during request; The Trial of Lake Acuity. Palkia can be found in the Temple of Sinnoh, located in the Coronet Highlands. You will have the chance to go after it once you have the request, Atop Mount Coronet. Palkia can be a difficult fight, so it's best to be prepared before facing it.

Pokemon LA Palkia Weakness

Palkia is a Water and Dragon Type pokemon. This will cause Palkia to take More Damage from Dragon, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to use for Palkia Weaknesses

Palkia Type Weakness
Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Dragon Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Steel
0.25x Less Damage	Fire Water
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Palkia Weak Against?

Palkia Weak Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Giratina Origin
S	Giratina Altered
S	Garchomp
S	Enamorus
S	Enamorus Therian

What pokemon is Palkia Strong Against?

Palkia Strong Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Heatran
S	Manaphy
S	Hisuian Arcanine
A	Gyarados
A	Magmortar

How To Complete Palkia Research Tasks in PLA


Research Task	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4	Task 5
Number caught	1
Times you have seen it use Aqua Tail	1	3	6	12	25
Times you have seen it use Spacial Rend	1	3	8	20	40
Times you've seen it use a strong style move	1	3	8	20	40
Times you've seen it use an agile style move	1	3	8	20	40

Best Palkia Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Palkia Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Palkia Best Moves
Level	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
55	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
60	Spacial Rend	Special	150	95	5	High critical hit ratio.
47	Aqua Tail	Physical	135	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
42	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in Bold

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Palkia Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Palkia can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.

Palkia Level Up Moves
Level	Move	Description
1 (12)	Twister	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
6 (17)	Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
12 (23)	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
19 (31)	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
27 (39)	Power Gem	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
36 (48)	Dragon Pulse	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
42 (54)	Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
47 (59)	Aqua Tail	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
55 (68)	Hydro Pump	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
60 (74)	Spacial Rend	Power: 150 Acc: 95 PP: 5 Special High critical hit ratio.

Palkia Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Palkia can learn from the Move Shop.

Palkia Move Shop Moves
Move Shop	Description
Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
Aqua Tail	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Outrage	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
Draco Meteor	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

Pokemon similar to Palkia based on

Water Type

Similar Water Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
S	Origin Palkia	680	90	100	150	100	120	120
S	Palkia	680	90	120	150	100	120	100
S	Manaphy	600	100	100	100	100	100	100
A	Gyarados	540	95	125	60	79	100	81
A	Empoleon	530	84	86	111	88	101	60

Pokemon similar to Palkia based on

Dragon Type

Similar Dragon Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
S	Giratina Origin	680	150	120	120	100	100	90
S	Origin Dialga	680	100	100	150	120	120	90
S	Origin Palkia	680	90	100	150	100	120	120
S	Dialga	680	100	120	150	120	100	90
S	Palkia	680	90	120	150	100	120	100

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