Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Palkia

Palkia

Spatial Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Palkia is a Water and Dragon Type Spatial Pokémon, with a 0.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Palkia can be found with Pressure as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Mild Nature, based on 680 combined Base Stats.

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Palkia Stats & Abilities
Palkia Evolutions
Palkia Locations
Palkia Weakness
Palkia Best Moves
Palkia Level Up Moves
Palkia TM Moves
Palkia Tutor Moves
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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.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	90	290	384
A	Attack	120	220	372
D	Defense	100	184	328
S	Special Attack	150	274	438
C	Special Defense	120	220	372
C	Speed	100	184	328
S	Total	680


Palkia	Detail
Best Held Items	Adamant Orb Draco Plate Dragon Fang Lustrous Orb Mystic Water Sea Incense Splash Plate Wave Incense Griseous Orb
Best Nature	Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	3 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)


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

How To Evolve Palkia in BDSP

The Pokemon Palkia does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Palkia in BDSP

How To Get Palkia In Pokemon Shining Pearl. Palkia is a Legendary Water Dragon Type Pokemon. Palkia is one of the two Exclusive Legendary Pokemon of this region, the other being Dialga.

Location: Mt. Coronet (Spear Pillar)

You can find Spear Pillar on top of Mt. Coronet, located near the center of Sinnoh on the Map.
Defeat Team Galactic's Commanders and Cyrus.
Approach Palkia and battle it.

Palkia has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 47 Palkia, within the Spear Pillar location using the Interact method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

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Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Spear Pillar	Interact	Palkia Lv. 47

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 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 Counter Palkia Weaknesses


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?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Palkia Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Metagross

Best Moves Palkia in BDSP

Best Moveset for Palkia Lv Up Moves based on Power.


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

Best Moveset for Palkia TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	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

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Palkia Lv Up Moves

Palkia TM Moves

Palkia Tutor Moves

Palkia Level Up Moves

List of Moves Palkia can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
1	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
8	Dragon Breath	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
16	Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
24	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
32	Aqua Ring	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Restores a little HP each turn.
40	Spacial Rend	Power: 150 Acc: 95 PP: 5 Special High critical hit ratio.
48	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.
56	Aura Sphere	Power: 80 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
64	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.
72	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.
80	Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
88	Hydro Pump	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Palkia TM Moves

List of Moves Palkia can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM02	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.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM08	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM55	Brine	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	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.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM72	Avalanche	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM92	Trick Room	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM95	Surf	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Palkia Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Palkia can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Draco Meteor	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

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