Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Spatial Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
It soars across the sky in a form that greatly resembles the creator of all things. Perhaps this imitation of appearance is Palkia’s strategy for gaining Arceus’s powers.
Palkia Weakness
Palkia is weak to Dragon and Fairy. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Palkia's overall bulk (90/100/120) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire, Water |
 Dialga SteelDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodTemple Of Sinnoh Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palkia View Dialga builds →Dragon Pulse 2x74-87% Dragon Claw 2x66-78% Twister 2x36-43% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palkia View Togekiss builds →Draining Kiss 2x38-45% Fairy Wind 2x30-36% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palkia View Gardevoir builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x59-69% Draining Kiss 2x38-45% | ||
 Enamorus Fairy | C | |
Obtain MethodScarlet Bog Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palkia View Enamorus builds →Draining Kiss 2x40-47% Twister 2x21-25% | ||
 Sylveon Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Palkia View Sylveon builds →Play Rough 2x47-56% Fairy Wind 2x28-34% | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Palkia for 51-60%. Clefable's Moonblast hits Palkia for 53-63%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Palkia View Garchomp builds →Earthquake51-60% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Palkia View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x53-63% Knock Off10-12% | ||
Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemWeakness Policy NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Palkia View Togekiss builds →Air Slash29-35% Heat Wave6-7% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Palkia is a powerhouse with 680 total stats as a Water/Dragon legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Arceus Palkia Best Moveset
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
A solid spread overall. Palkia gets Draco Meteor and Outrage for same-type damage alongside coverage across 9 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Palkia in Legends: Arceus
You'll find Palkia at Temple of Sinnoh as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Palkia in Legends: Arceus
Palkia Guide
In Legends: Arceus, Palkia is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 150 Sp. Atk stands out.
In Legends: Arceus, Palkia's biggest threats include Dragonite (Dragon) and Togekiss (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Palkia has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Palkia. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Palkia is a special attacker with base 150 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
In Legends: Arceus, the best way to handle Palkia: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Diamond & Pearl, Palkia has been featured in 13 titles across 7 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves