Palkia (#0484) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk120112–189220–372

Def10094–167184–328

SpA150139–222274–438

SpD120112–189220–372

Spe10094–167184–328

Total680Higher than 99% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Palkia outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×

Resists

Fire¼×Water¼×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostGrassElectricPsychicIceDark

Abilities

Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

0.86% of teams · rank #81 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

Surf
Spacial Rend
Thunder
Thunderbolt

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.47%
Rated 1500+1.22%
Rated 1630+0.86%
Rated 1760+0.57%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.86%

Moves

Surf70.2%
Spacial Rend62.5%
Thunder44.1%
Thunderbolt38.4%
Trick Room31.2%
Brick Break21.4%
Dragon Tail19.4%
Fire Blast17.9%
Draco Meteor15.8%
Ice Beam11.7%

Items

Assault Vest26.3%
Focus Sash21.4%
Lustrous Orb19.5%
Eject Pack14.9%
Leftovers10.1%
Choice Scarf3.8%

Abilities

93.8%
6.2%

EV spreads

Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe33.5%
Sassy 252 HP / 252 SpD17.7%
Sassy 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD12.7%
Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD11.8%
Impish 116 HP / 252 Def / 140 Spe3.5%

Tera types

Fairy43.2%
Water37.3%
Electric13.2%
Steel3.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Zacian-Crowned71.1%
Koraidon52.8%
Kyogre25.5%
Ho-Oh29.9%

Evolution

Palkia does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

1Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

8Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

16Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

24SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

32Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

48Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

56Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

64Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

72Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

80Spacial RendHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DragonSpec10095%5

88Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 64

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Spatial Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#150Extended Sinnoh#150Hisui#236

This Pokémon is feared as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Palkia was what caused the walls of our world to disappear, creating a sky that spans for infinity.
Legends: Arceus
Its total control over the boundaries of space enable it to transport itself to faraway places or even other dimensions.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with PALKIA’s every breath.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire