Origin Palkia: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Abilities

Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk100108–167184–328

Def100108–167184–328

SpA150153–222274–438

SpD120126–189220–372

Spe120126–189220–372

Total680#3 of 1,025

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×

DragonFairy

Resists

½×

Steel

¼×

FireWater

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostGrassElectricPsychicIceDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Palkia against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Palkia · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152		Palkia · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		Palkia · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 120); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+189Max172No SP140Min126Scarf283Tailwind378

At max Speed, Origin Palkia outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Origin Palkia against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Origin Palkia · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		Origin Palkia · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
140		Origin Palkia · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
Everything about Pressure →
Other Pokémon with Pressure 28
Aerodactyl Articuno Zapdos Moltres Mewtwo Raikou Entei Suicune Lugia Ho-Oh Wailmer Wailord Dusclops Absol Deoxys Vespiquen Spiritomb Weavile Dusknoir Dialga Giratina Pawniard Bisharp Kyurem Corviknight Eternatus Sneasler Kingambit
This Pokémon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
Everything about Telepathy →
Other Pokémon with Telepathy 24
Wobbuffet Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Meditite Medicham Wynaut Dialga Giratina Munna Musharna Elgyem Beheeyem Noibat Noivern Oranguru Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Rabsca

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

1.1% of teams · rank #74 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Lustrous Globe
Ability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

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

Usage by rating

All games1.4%
1500 weighting1.4%
1630 weighting1.1%
1760 weighting0.9%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.1%

Moves

Items

Lustrous Globe100.0%

Abilities

99.1%
0.9%

EV spreads

Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe47.2%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe28.0%
Timid 64 HP / 72 Def / 120 SpA / 252 Spe8.6%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.9%
Timid 252 SpA / 252 Spe2.1%

Tera types

Fairy60.1%
Water29.9%
Dragon2.9%
Steel1.9%

Common teammates

Koraidon49.6%
Zacian-Crowned47.5%
Glimmora35.3%
Ditto21.5%
Lunala21.4%
Eternatus20.8%
Mewtwo18.2%
Groudon17.5%

Checks & counters

Zacian-Crowned74.0%
Koraidon53.8%
Kyogre38.5%
Ho-Oh31.2%

Evolution

Palkia does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 12


1	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
1	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
8	Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.	Dragon	Spec	60	100%	20
16	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
24	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
32	Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.	Water	Status	—	—	20
48	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Spec	80	—	20
56	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Spec	80	100%	20
64	Aqua TailNo additional effect.	Water	Phys	90	90%	10
72	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
80	Spacial RendHigh critical hit ratio.	Dragon	Spec	100	95%	5
88	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5

TM / HM / TR 64


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM44	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Phys	60	90%	10
TM46	AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Ice	Phys	60	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM52	SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
TM64	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Phys	80	100%	15
TM78	Dragon ClawNo additional effect.	Dragon	Phys	80	100%	15
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM89	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Phys	80	100%	10
TM101	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Spec	80	100%	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Phys	85	100%	10
TM112	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Spec	80	—	20
TM115	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM121	Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TM125	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM141	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM156	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM169	Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dragon	Spec	130	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10
TM200	Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.	Dragon	Phys	25	90%	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Spec	35	85%	15
TM222	Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Dragon	Phys	60	100%	15

Biology

Part of the Pokémon of Myth created by Arceus, this Legendary Pokémon has complete control over space and dimensions. It can use its power to distort space and create and destroy dimensions at will. It appears as a myth and a deity in Sinnoh legends.

It is thought that when Palkia was born, space and dimensions were created, and with every breath it takes, space grows more stable. It is theorized that it lives in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to our own. In the past, it was worshipped as a deity by the Pearl Clan as "almighty Sinnoh", which was mistaken for its creator Arceus.

Forms

Origin Palkia

WaterDragon

BST 680

HoldsLustrous Globe

With the Lustrous Globe, Palkia can assume an Origin Forme resembling Arceus.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, JapanPalkia: #41 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Spatial Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple

: —
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

Names around the world

English: Palkia
Japanese: パルキア
Japanese (romaji): Palkia
Korean: 펄기아
Chinese (Traditional): 帕路奇亞
Chinese (Simplified): 帕路奇亚
French: Palkia
German: Palkia
Spanish: Palkia
Italian: Palkia

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 3 SpA
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 306
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.