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Palkia is a Water / Dragon-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Palkia’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Alternate Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Palkia guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Palkia is a Water / Dragon-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Palkia can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Palkia performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Palkia, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Palkia
National Dex
#0484
Type
Water / Dragon
Species
Spatial Pokemon
Height
13’09” / 4.2 m
420 cm
Weight
740.8 lbs / 336.0 kg
336.0 kg
Abilities
Pressure, Telepathy
Palkia has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Palkia’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Spacial Rend is one of Palkia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Hydro Pump is one of Palkia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Surf is one of Palkia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Draco Meteor is one of Palkia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Thunderbolt is one of Palkia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Earth Power is one of Palkia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Fire Blast is one of Palkia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Trick Room is one of Palkia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Palkia’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Palkia is a Water / Dragon-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Water, Dragon
Weaknesses
Dragon, Fairy
Resistances
Steel, Fire, Water
Immunities
None
Palkia’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Pressure gives Palkia an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
Telepathy gives Palkia an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Palkia evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Palkia’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Palkia had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Palkia had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Spear Pillar. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Spear Pillar after obtaining the Lustrous Orb. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Spear Pillar. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Temple of Sinnoh during the main story. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Available through the Snacksworth legendary encounters in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Available through the Snacksworth legendary encounters in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Palkia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Origin Forme Palkia is an important alternate form for Palkia. This section can be updated as new game and competitive details become available.
Origin Forme Palkia is an important alternate form for Palkia. This section can be updated as new game and competitive details become available.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Palkia. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Palkia is a Water / Dragon-type Pokemon.
Palkia is weak to Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
Palkia does not evolve.
Palkia’s abilities are Pressure, Telepathy.
Palkia’s best moves often include Spacial Rend, Hydro Pump, Surf, Draco Meteor, Thunderbolt, Earth Power, Fire Blast, Trick Room.
Palkia can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Palkia availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Palkia.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
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