Palkia

#0484 · Gen 4 · BST 680

WaterDragonRestricted

Legal M-A

Usage rate

23.5%

Estimated win rate53.6%

Base stats

HP90

Atk120

Def100

SpA150

SpD120

Spe100

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP165

Atk140

Def120

SpA170

SpD140

Spe120

EV Spread Calculator

Nature

0 / 510 EVs

HP165

Atk140

Def120

SpA170

SpD140

Spe120

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 165 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

Nature	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
Hardy(neutral)	140	120	170	140	120
Lonely	154 ▲	108 ▼	170	140	120
Brave	154 ▲	120	170	140	108 ▼
Adamant	154 ▲	120	153 ▼	140	120
Naughty	154 ▲	120	170	126 ▼	120
Bold	126 ▼	132 ▲	170	140	120
Docile(neutral)	140	120	170	140	120
Relaxed	140	132 ▲	170	140	108 ▼
Impish	140	132 ▲	153 ▼	140	120
Lax	140	132 ▲	170	126 ▼	120
Timid	126 ▼	120	170	140	132 ▲
Hasty	140	108 ▼	170	140	132 ▲
Serious(neutral)	140	120	170	140	120
Jolly	140	120	153 ▼	140	132 ▲
Naive	140	120	170	126 ▼	132 ▲
Modest	126 ▼	120	187 ▲	140	120
Mild	140	108 ▼	187 ▲	140	120
Quiet	140	120	187 ▲	140	108 ▼
Bashful(neutral)	140	120	170	140	120
Rash	140	120	187 ▲	126 ▼	120
Calm	126 ▼	120	170	154 ▲	120
Gentle	140	108 ▼	170	154 ▲	120
Sassy	140	120	170	154 ▲	108 ▼
Careful	140	120	153 ▼	154 ▲	120
Quirky(neutral)	140	120	170	140	120

Role · Legality

Special AttackerSpeed ControlSupport

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon that tends to fit a special attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Metagross Mega and checked by Zacian Crowned. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

+ Water-type STAB options
+ Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
+ Pairs well with Metagross Mega

Weaknesses

− Depends on team support
− Matchup dependent
− Watch out for Zacian Crowned

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Palkia's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Palkia, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

Special
Spread Water move hitting all adjacent Pokémon.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
15
Special
High-power Water STAB.
Pow
110
Acc
80%
PP
5
Special
Huge Dragon damage; lowers user's Sp. Atk.
Pow
130
Acc
90%
PP
5
Special
Reliable special Dragon STAB.
Pow
85
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10

Abilities

Pressure Telepathy

Items

Choice Specs Life Orb Assault Vest

Tera Types

Water

Suggested usage notes

Palkia performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker and Speed Control Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges. As a restricted Pokémon, it will attract significant counterplay — plan support and speed control around it.

When teambuilding, pair Palkiawith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Palkia good in ChampionsVGC?

Palkia can fit a special attacker role, commonly alongside Metagross Mega and kept in check by Zacian Crowned. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Palkia?

Palkia is Water/Dragon-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.