Palkia
Palkia is a Tier 5 Legendary Raid Boss in Pokémon GO (54793 Combat Power). Best Palkia counters are strong Dragon types like Dialga, Rayquaza, Salamence, Palkia, Zekrom and Dragonite.
It should be noted that Palkia is only weak to the Dragon and Fairy types.
Palkia can have the following CP values when caught in a post-raid encounter:
- 2190 – 2280 CP in normal weather conditions
- 2737 – 2850 CP in Windy and Rainy weather for weather boosts.
Palkia can be beaten by 3-5 high-level players and 6-9 lower level players.
Palkia Raid Counters
The following Pokémon are considered to be best Palkia raid counters in Pokémon GO.
| # | Pokemon | Fast Move | Charge Move | Time to win | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Dialga
|
Dragon Breath Dragon | Draco Meteor Dragon | 651.07s | 21.50 |
| 2. |
Rayquaza
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Outrage Dragon | 627.74s | 29.00 |
| 3. |
Salamence
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Draco Meteor Dragon | 627.64s | 29.38 |
| 4. |
Palkia
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Draco Meteor Dragon | 649.76s | 24.00 |
| 5. |
Zekrom
|
Dragon Breath Dragon | Outrage Dragon | 661.05s | 27.50 |
| 6. |
Dragonite
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Outrage Dragon | 675.99s | 28.13 |
| 7. |
Reshiram
|
Dragon Breath Dragon | Draco Meteor Dragon | 670.55s | 29.25 |
| 8. |
Haxorus
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Dragon Claw Dragon | 660.86s | 32.75 |
| 9. |
Garchomp
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Outrage Dragon | 672.10s | 30.00 |
| 10. |
Latios
|
Dragon Breath Dragon | Dragon Claw Dragon | 698.03s | 30.00 |
| 11. |
Gardevoir
|
Charm Fairy | Dazzling Gleam Fairy | 753.69s | 24.50 |
| 12. |
Kyurem
|
Dragon Breath Dragon | Draco Meteor Dragon | 735.53s | 31.75 |
| 13. |
Zacian
|
Snarl Dark | Play Rough Fairy | 769.81s | 21.00 |
| 14. |
Latias
|
Dragon Breath Dragon | Outrage Dragon | 763.22s | 27.14 |
| 15. |
Zacian (Hero)
|
Snarl Dark | Play Rough Fairy | 777.32s | 22.00 |
| 16. |
Xurkitree
|
Thunder Shock Electric | Dazzling Gleam Fairy | 724.47s | 40.00 |
| 17. |
Exeggutor (Alola)
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Draco Meteor Dragon | 759.33s | 32.14 |
| 18. |
Togekiss
|
Charm Fairy | Dazzling Gleam Fairy | 796.35s | 23.25 |
| 19. |
Hydreigon
|
Dragon Breath Dragon | Dragon Pulse Dragon | 775.21s | 32.63 |
| 20. |
Tyrantrum
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Outrage Dragon | 762.62s | 36.63 |
| 21. |
Giratina (Origin)
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Dragon Pulse Dragon | 805.04s | 22.00 |
| 22. |
Tapu Koko
|
Quick Attack Normal | Dazzling Gleam Fairy | 795.58s | 28.50 |
| 23. |
Primarina
|
Charm Fairy | Moonblast Fairy | 840.65s | 20.38 |
| 24. |
Goodra
|
Dragon Breath Dragon | Draco Meteor Dragon | 825.65s | 22.83 |
| 25. |
Tapu Bulu
|
Bullet Seed Grass | Dazzling Gleam Fairy | 844.38s | 21.17 |
| 26. |
Granbull
|
Charm Fairy | Play Rough Fairy | 819.20s | 30.00 |
| 27. |
Sylveon
|
Charm Fairy | Dazzling Gleam Fairy | 874.87s | 20.33 |
| 28. |
Rampardos
|
Zen Headbutt Psychic | Outrage Dragon | 795.60s | 44.20 |
| 29. |
Kommo-o
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Dragon Claw Dragon | 826.87s | 26.83 |
| 30. |
Mewtwo
|
Psycho Cut Psychic | Psystrike Psychic | 822.82s | 34.67 |
| 31. |
Tapu Lele
|
Confusion Psychic | Moonblast Fairy | 913.47s | 19.50 |
| 32. |
Meloetta (Aria)
|
Quick Attack Normal | Dazzling Gleam Fairy | 882.83s | 30.50 |
| 33. |
Gyarados
|
Dragon Tail Dragon | Outrage Dragon | 858.01s | 26.00 |
| 34. |
Archeops
|
Wing Attack | Dragon Claw Dragon | 844.15s | 29.00 |
Best Mega Pokémon against Palkia
Reminder: Mega-Evolved Pokémon give other Pokémon special bonuses when brought to a Raid Battle. While a Mega-Evolved Pokémon is on the battlefield, all Trainers’ Pokémon receive an attack boost to all their attacks and gain an additional attack boost if their attack types match the Mega-Evolved Pokémon’s type(s).
#
Pokemon
Fast Move
Charge Move
Time to win
Deaths
1.
Latios (Mega)
Dragon Breath Dragon
Dragon Claw Dragon
456.80s
20.75
2.
Latias (Mega)
Dragon Breath Dragon
Outrage Dragon
494.11s
17.38
3.
Charizard (Mega X)
Dragon Breath Dragon
Dragon Claw Dragon
538.93s
26.00
4.
Ampharos (Mega)
Volt Switch Electric
Dragon Pulse Dragon
606.58s
26.50
5.
Altaria (Mega)
Dragon Breath Dragon
Dazzling Gleam Fairy
641.31s
19.25
6.
Gyarados (Mega)
Dragon Tail Dragon
Outrage Dragon
652.81s
18.00
7.
Gengar (Mega)
Shadow Claw Ghost
Shadow Ball Ghost
607.33s
32.63
Palkia Moves Analysis
Palkia’s move pool consists of different two Dragon-type fast moves and three differently typed charge moves:
| Fast | Charge |
|---|---|
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- Draco Meteor is Palkia’s hardest moveset. DM is super effective against all Dragon typed counters and makes the whole fight much harder (like 30% harder). Be very careful against this move, it will wipe you if you’re not careful
- Hydro Pump is almost as dangerous as Draco Meteor. It deals a lot of damage, has STAB and it’s a great move in general, especially when used by a raid boss. Luckily, most counters take neutral or reduced damage from Water attacks
- Fire Blast is Palkia’s easiest charge move, as it deals significantly less damage than Hydro Pump and Draco Meteor, plus it doesn’t have STAB effect.
- Aqua Tail is Palkia’s cheapest charged move but is largely resisted by most Dragon types
Tips on countering Draco Meteor Palkia
- When fighting a Draco Meteor Palkia you should expect to faint a lot
- Draco Meteor is a likely one-hit-KO for most Palkia counters
- We recommend a minimum of 4 people
Weather Effects
Palkia will be boosted by Rainy and Windy weather while being more vulnerable in Windy and Cloudy weather.
| Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | – | Boosts Palkia’s Fire Blast |
| Windy | Allows a Level 25 Encounter from Weather Boost. Boosts Dragon attackers | Boosts Palkia’s Dragon Breath, Dragon Tail, and Draco Meteor |
| Partly Cloudy | – | – |
| Cloudy | Boosts Fairy attackers | – |
| Snow | – | – |
| Rainy | Allows a Level 25 Encounter from Weather Boost. | Boosts Palkia’s Hydro Pump |
| Fog | – | – |
Shiny Palkia
A shiny Palkia is available in Pokémon GO. Lucky Trainers may encounter it in the post-raid Catch Reward Encounter.
| Regular | Shiny |
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