Palkia
Palkia is a Water/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0484 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Dragon |
| Species | Spatial Pokémon |
| Height | 4.2 m (13′09″) |
| Weight | 336.0 kg (740.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pressure Telepathy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0150 (Diamond/Pearl) 0150 (Platinum) 0150 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0236 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 340 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Speed | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Total | 680 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0484 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Dragon |
| Species | Spatial Pokémon |
| Height | 6.3 m (20′08″) |
| Weight | 660.0 kg (1455.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pressure Telepathy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0150 (Diamond/Pearl) 0150 (Platinum) 0150 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0236 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 340 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Speed | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Total | 680 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Palkia does not evolve.
Palkia changes
- From Pokémon Diamond & Pearl to Pokémon X & Y, Palkia has a catch rate of 30.
- In Generation 4, Palkia has a base experience yield of 220.
- In Generations 5-7, Palkia has a base experience yield of 306.
Pokédex entries
Palkia
| Diamond | It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology. |
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| Pearl | It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology. |
| Platinum | A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with PALKIA’s every breath. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Its total control over the boundaries of space enable it to transport itself to faraway places or even other dimensions. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with Palkia’s every breath. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology. |
| Shining Pearl | It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. Palkia appears in mythology. |
| Legends: Arceus | 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. |
Origin Forme
| Legends: Arceus | It soars across the sky in a form that greatly resembles the creator of all things. Perhaps this imitation of appearance is Palkia’s strategy for gaining Arceus’s powers. |
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Moves learned by Palkia
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Palkia learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 8 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 16 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| 48 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | ∞ | |
| 56 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 64 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 72 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 80 | Spacial Rend | Dragon | 100 | 95 | |
| 88 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Palkia does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Palkia is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 44 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 78 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 89 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | |
| 101 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 112 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | ∞ | |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 161 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 169 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 178 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 197 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
| 200 | Scale Shot | Dragon | 25 | 90 | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 222 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Palkia learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Palkia can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Palkia sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Palkia
| Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
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| Pearl Platinum |
Spear Pillar |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Sinjoh Ruins |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Moon | Ultra Space Wilds |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Temple of Sinnoh |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Palkia questions
Other languages
| English | Palkia |
|---|---|
| Japanese | パルキア (Palkia) |
| German | Palkia |
| French | Palkia |
| Italian | Palkia |
| Spanish | Palkia |
| Korean | 펄기아 (peolgia) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 帕路奇亚 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 帕路奇亞 |
| English |
Spatial Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | くうかんポケモン |
| German | Räumlich-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Espace |
| Italian | Pokémon Spazio |
| Spanish | Pokémon Espacial |
| Korean | 공간포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 空间宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 空間寶可夢 |
Name origin
- pearl
- precious stone; game of which Palkia is the mascot
- kai
- Japanese for ‘ocean’
