Quick facts
Species: Palkia (Legendary)
Types: Water / Dragon
Primary weaknesses: Dragon, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO and one of the strongest Dragon-type attackers in the game.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| Resists to |
 Steel •
 Fire •
 Water
|
Best Palkia Counters
Dragon-type Counters
- Primal Groudon: (Dragon Tail)
- Gyarados: (Dragon Tail / Outrage)
- Zekrom: (Dragon Breath / Outrage)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Palkia:
- Rayquaza, Garchomp, Salamence, Latios, Latias, Gyarados – Dragon boost
- Gardevoir – Fairy boost
- Sceptile – Bug boost
Difficulty
Trainers need to coordinate shields and attack timing to maximize efficiency. While large groups can take it down quickly, smaller teams require careful counter selection and smart use of charged attacks.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Origin Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Aqua Tail / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor | Spacial Rend | Dragon Tail (14) and Spacial Rend (160) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock / Outrage | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Thunder / Iron Head / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160) |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Ancient Power / Outrage / Dragon Ascent | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Regidrago | Bite | Hyper Beam / Vise Grip / Dragon Pulse / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Breath / Dragon Energy | Bite (6) and Dragon Energy (155) |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Breaking Swipe / Outrage / Fire Blast | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) |
| White Kyurem | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Ice Fang | Blizzard / Ancient Power / Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast / Fusion Flare / Ice Burn | - | Steel Wing (14) and Focus Blast / Fusion Flare (140) |
| Haxorus | Counter / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Night Slash / Dragon Claw / Surf | Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake (140) |
| Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Dragapult | Dragon Tail / Astonish | Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Outrage (110) |
| Salamence | Bite / Fire Fang / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Crunch / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Fly | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Fire Punch / Precipice Blades | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Zekrom | Dragon Breath / Charge Beam | Flash Cannon / Wild Charge / Outrage / Crunch | Fusion Bolt | Charge Beam (7) and Fusion Bolt (140) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Aqua Tail / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Fire Blast | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Draco Meteor / Thunder | - | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Sand Tomb / Breaking Swipe / Outrage | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Dragonite | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Dragon Tail | Hyper Beam / Thunder Punch / Dragon Claw / Outrage / Superpower / Hurricane | Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse | Steel Wing / Dragon Tail (14) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Salamence | Bite / Fire Fang / Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump / Fire Blast / Crunch / Fly / Brutal Swing / Draco Meteor | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Latios | Dragon Breath / Zen Headbutt | Dragon Claw / Psychic / Solar Beam / Aura Sphere | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Gardevoir | Confusion / Charge Beam / Charm / Magical Leaf | Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Psychic / Triple Axel | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Confusion / Charge Beam / Charm / Magical Leaf | Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Psychic / Triple Axel | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Mega Latias | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath / Charm | Aura Sphere / Psychic / Outrage / Thunder | Mist Ball | Charm (20) and Outrage (110) |
| Mega Sceptile | Fury Cutter / Bullet Seed | Earthquake / Aerial Ace / Dragon Claw / Leaf Blade / Breaking Swipe | Frenzy Plant | Bullet Seed (7) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Gyarados | Bite / Dragon Breath / Waterfall | Twister / Hydro Pump / Outrage / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Dragon Pulse / Aqua Tail | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
Moves & Threats
Palkia common fast moves are Dragon Breath or Dragon Tail. Charged moves include Fire Blast or Aqua Tail or Draco Meteor or Hydro Pump.
Weather Effects
Cloudy weather : boosts Fairy type attackers. Windy weather : boosts Dragon attackers.
Recommended Teams
Optimized Team
- Mega Rayquaza
- Rayquaza
- Garchomp
- Dialga
- Dragonite
- Salamence
Fairy Team (Safer)
- Togekiss
- Gardevoir
- Granbull
- Primarina
- Sylveon
- Clefable
Battle Strategy
- Use Dragon or Fairy Pokémon for best results.
- Dodge Draco Meteor whenever possible.
- Fairy types are safer but deal less damage.
- 3–4 strong trainers can defeat Palkia easily.
Rewards
- Chance to catch Palkia (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Palkia?
Its Dragon/Water typing provides a unique raid challenge, making it an excellent opportunity to practice strategy, build specialized teams, and gain experience for other Legendary Dragon raids.
FAQ
Can Palkia be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny Palkia is available in Pokémon GO. The shiny version has a slightly pink hue.
What are best moveset of Palkia?
Best moveset of Palkia are Dragon Tail which does damage of 14 under Fast Attack and Draco Meteor of 150 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Palkia?
Cloudy weather to boosts Fairy type moves, Windy weather to boosts Dragon type moves.
What makes Palkia strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Palkia is a powerful but manageable Legendary raid boss. Bring Dragon or Fairy attackers and avoid Draco Meteor to win easily.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Gardevoir Raid Guide, Mega Salamence Raid Guide, Mega Garchomp Raid Guide
Summary
To defeat Palkia efficiently, use a mix of Dragon, Fairy, and Electric Pokémon. Take advantage of weather boosts to maximize DPS. Smaller groups should focus on high-damage counters and multi-bar charged moves, while larger teams can overwhelm Palkia with coordinated attacks. Remember to plan shields carefully and rotate counters to reduce damage taken.