Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Palkia
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Palkia is the Spatial Pokémon — Water and Dragon Legendary. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Dragon attacker; Spacial Rend is the signature Elite / event charged move. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Dragon helps against Dragons. Fairy and Dragon punish it. Catch from Legendary raids. Origin Forme is a separate spotlight when listed.
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Palkia (#484) is a Water / Dragon Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Water/Dragon attacker with Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Spacial Rend. Against Palkia, lead with Fairy or Dragon. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Palkia Water/Dragon hits hard in raids and PvP. Spacial Rend legacy improves performance — check current move access.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority move: Spacial Rend when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing). Dragon Tail + Spacial Rend / Aqua Tail is the usual kit. Shadow Palkia is elite Dragon DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Palkia is your opponent, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 286
- Defense
- 223
- Stamina
- 189
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Rayquaza · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent — Lobby Mega first
- 2. Shadow Salamence · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 3. Shadow Dragonite · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 4. Mega Salamence · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 5. Rayquaza · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 6. Salamence · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 7. Dragonite · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 8. Palkia · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor
- 9. Dialga · beats Dragon
Dragon Breath + Draco Meteor
- 10. Haxorus · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw
- 11. Garchomp · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 12. Zekrom · beats Dragon
Dragon Breath + Outrage
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Garchomp · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 2. Flygon · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw
- 3. Druddigon · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw
- 4. Zweilous · beats Dragon
Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse
- 5. Fraxure · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Claw
- 6. Gabite · beats Dragon
Mud Shot + Twister
- 7. Vibrava · beats Dragon
Dragon Breath + Bulldoze
- 8. Exeggutor (Alolan) · beats Dragon
Dragon Tail + Dragon Pulse
- 9. Ampharos · beats Dragon
Volt Switch + Dragon Pulse
- 10. Sceptile · beats Dragon
Bullet Seed + Dragon Claw
- 11. Kingdra · beats Dragon
Waterfall + Outrage
- 12. Noivern · beats Dragon
Air Slash + Draco Meteor
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Spacial Rend may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Dragon Tail · Standard
Dragon damage / default
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon alternate
Charged
- Spacial Rend · Elite / event
Best Dragon nuke
- Aqua Tail · Standard
Water / bait
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water nuke
- Draco Meteor · Standard
Dragon alternate
- Fire Blast · Standard
Fire coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon breath
- dragon tail
Charged
- draco meteor
- fire blast
- hydro pump
- aqua tail
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #449 of 954 · CP 1479
Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor
- Ultra League · rank #322 of 747 · CP 2485
Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor
- Master League · rank #20 of 1023 · CP 4683
Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Water / Dragon · weak to Dragon, Fairy
Watch out: Spacial Rend, Hydro Pump, Fire Blast.
- 1. Mega Rayquaza
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent
- 2. Zacian (Crowned)
Metal Claw + Behemoth Blade
- 3. Xerneas
Geomancy + Moonblast
- 4. Togekiss
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- 5. Shadow Dragonite
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 6. Gardevoir
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…ge; dominant in Dragon/Fire Pokémon Type Best Fast Move Best Charged Moves Role Noteswars Palkia (Origin Forme) Water / Dragon Dragon Breath Aqua Tail / Special Rend Safe Switch Great sp…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…ta (Crowned) Metal Claw Close Combat Crunch ML tank; pairs exceptionally well with Zacian Palkia (Origin) Dragon Breath Aqua Tail Special Rend ML pivot; fast and excellent coverage Ho-Oh…
- Ch. 8: Team Building Strategies
… Moveset Lead Zacian (Crowned) Lead Metal Claw / Close Combat / Behemoth Bash Safe Switch Palkia (Origin) Pivot Dragon Breath / Aqua Tail / Special Rend Attacker Reshiram Charger Dragon …
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…ping gives Dialga many resistances — always use Fighting or Ground moves exclusively here Palkia (Water/Dragon) Weaknesses: Dragon, Fairy | Resistances: Fire, Water, Steel Watch out for:…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
…Talonflame** — Incinerate (fast) or legacy charged picks depending on format - **Dialga / Palkia** — raid/PvP legacy charged options when relevant - **Shadow Metagross** — Meteor Mash if…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).