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
Moves learnt by level up
Palkia does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Palkia does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Palkia cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
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:
Palkia sprites
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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 Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Palkia questions
- What is a good moveset for Palkia?
- Who is stronger, Palkia or Dialga?
- Why did the Aether House mention Bronzong instead of Dialga?
- Do you have to see palkia and manaphy to get the national pokedex?
- Invincible Darkrai, miracle or glitch?
- Why can't I catch Palkia on Pokemon Dream Radar?
- What is percentage of power dialga-palkia-gitatina-get from their gems?
- GHOST Dialga and Palkia
- Where is the orb to change Giratina's form in Platinum, and where are Dialga and Palkia?
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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’