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Palkia is a Tier 5 Legendary Raid Boss in Pokemon GO (50019 Combat Power). Best Palkia counters are strong Dragon types like Rayquaza, another Palkia, Dragonite and Salamence. Palkia is weak to Dragon and Fairy moves. Palkia is not yet available in Pokemon GO.
Palkia can have the following CP values when caught in a post-raid encounter:
- 2190 – 2280 CP in normal weather conditions
- 2737 – 2850 CP in Windy and Rainy weather for weather boosts.
Palkia could theoretically be duoed by extremely lucky, level 40 teams of Rayquaza and Dragonite with Windy weather and best friend boosts, or similar scenarios with extremely lucky Ultra Friends. There is the possibility of other Pokemon like Palkia, Salamence, and Latios being able to duo, but that highly depends on Palkia’s moveset, weather and friendship level. Beyond that, realistically 3-5 high level players can tackle a Palkia, and 6-20 lower level players can handle one.
Palkia Counters
The following Pokemon are considered to be best Palkia raid counters in Pokemon GO.
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Palkia moves analysis
Palkia’s move pool consists of different two Dragon type fast moves and three differently typed charge moves:
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- Draco Meteor is Palkia’s hardest move set. DM is super effective against all Dragon typed counters and makes the whole fight much harder (like 30% harder). Be very careful against this move, it will wipe you if you’re not careful
- Hydro Pump is almost as dangerous as Draco Meteor. It deals a lot of damage, has STAB and it’s a great move in general, especially when used by a raid boss. Luckily, most counters take neutral or reduced damage from Water attacks
- Fire Blast is Palkia’s easiest charge move, as it deals significantly less damage than Hydro Pump and Draco Meteor, plus it doesn’t have STAB effect.
Weather Effects
Palkia will be boosted by Rainy and Windy weather, while being more vulnerable in Windy and Cloudy weather.
Weather | Pro | Con |
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Sunny | – | Boosts Palkia’s Fire Blast |
Windy | Allows a Level 25 Encounter from Weather Boost. Boosts DRAGON attackers | Boosts Palkia’s Dragon Breath, Dragon Tail, and Draco Meteor |
Partly Cloudy | – | – |
Cloudy | Boosts FAIRY attackers | – |
Snow | – | – |
Rainy | Allows a Level 25 Encounter from Weather Boost. | Boosts Palkias’s Hydro Pump |
Fog | – | – |
Raid data
# | Pokemon | Fast Move | Charge Move | Time to win | Deaths |
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1. | Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 627.8s | 33 |
2. | Dragonite | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 677.3s | 31 |
3. | Salamence | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 687.3s | 36 |
4. | Palkia | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 696.0s | 29 |
5. | Garchomp | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 693.4s | 28 |
6. | Latios | Dragon Breath | Dragon Claw | 726.0s | 35 |
7. | Dialga | Dragon Breath | Draco Meteor | 730.0s | 43 |
8. | Rampardos | Zen Headbutt | Outrage | 898.1s | 53 |
9. | Deoxys | Poison Jab | Dark Pulse | 706.4s | 61 |
10. | Latias | Dragon Breath | Outrage | 836.1s | 34 |
11. | Exeggutor | Dragon Tail | Dragon Pulse | 890.5s | 61 |
12. | Giratina | Dragon Breath | Dragon Claw | 851.5s | 31 |
13. | Alakazam | Psycho Cut | Dazzling Gleam | 885.9s | 55 |
14. | Flygon | Dragon Tail | Dragon Claw | 891.7s | 52 |
15. | Gyarados | Dragon Breath | Outrage | 899.4s | 36 |
16. | Kingdra | Dragon Breath | Outrage | 919.4s | 40 |
17. | Gardevoir | Charge Beam | Dazzling Gleam | 982.1s | 56 |
18. | Togekiss | Air Slash | Dazzling Gleam | 972.8s | 47 |
19. | Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 920.4s | 56 |
20. | Arceus | Shadow Claw | Outrage | 866.5s | 30 |
21. | Roserade | Poison Jab | Dazzling Gleam | 933.3s | 58 |
22. | Groudon | Dragon Tail | Solar Beam | 930.3s | 45 |
23. | Mewtwo | Confusion | Shadow Ball | 972.3s | 62 |
24. | Ursaring | Counter | Play Rough | 997.0s | 67 |
25. | Banette | Shadow Claw | Dazzling Gleam | 988.3s | 59 |
26. | Breloom | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 941.1s | 59 |
27. | Granbull | Snarl | Play Rough | 1013.0s | 57 |
28. | Electivire | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 1001.7s | 59 |
29. | Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche | 1014.1s | 64 |
30. | Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 1010.5s | 67 |
31. | Cacturne | Sucker Punch | Grass Knot | 996.9s | 58 |
32. | Raikou | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 1033.0s | 60 |
33. | Darkrai | Feint Attack | Dark Pulse | 1022.1s | 66 |
34. | Weavile | Feint Attack | Avalanche | 1022.1s | 63 |
35. | Azelf | Extrasensory | Futuresight | 1006.9s | 67 |
36. | Jirachi | Confusion | Dazzling Gleam | 1080.9s | 39 |