Master League PvP guide
Palkia Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #34. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Fire Blast.
Master League
#34
Strong pick
Type
Water/Dragon
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,512
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT PALKIA
Is Palkia Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #34.
Palkia is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #236.
Palkia PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #236 | 81.1 | Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Draco Meteor |
| Master LeagueBest | #34 | 86.2 | Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Fire Blast |
Best Moveset for Palkia in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Palkia is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Fire Blast.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Palkia in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Palkia PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Aqua Tail
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Fire Blast
20 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Palkia Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Palkia wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Palkia Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Palkia's Water/Dragon typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- water0.391×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Palkia in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Palkia in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Palkia's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
136% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
64% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
76% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
91% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
102% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Ratings are shown from Palkia's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Palkia.
Best Teammates for Palkia in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Palkia should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Palkia's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Palkia's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Palkia's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Palkia's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Palkia
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/14 | 2,500 | 23 | 3,460,716 |
| #2 | 1/15/14 | 2,492 | 23 | 3,448,444 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 2,498 | 23 | 3,448,444 | |
| #4 | 2/14/14 | 2,495 | 23 | 3,445,669 | |
| #5 | 3/13/14 | 2,498 | 23 | 3,442,788 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,512 | 50 | 8,192,467 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,496 | 50 | 8,164,696 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,502 | 50 | 8,156,847 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,500 | 50 | 8,144,558 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,481 | 50 | 8,136,925 |
Palkia Stats in Pokémon GO
Palkia's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Palkia 2/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 180.7
- Defense
- 147.4
- HP
- 130
Master League
Palkia 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,512
- Attack
- 247.9
- Defense
- 193.3
- HP
- 171
Palkia Evolution
Palkia has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
A Shadow form of Palkia also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Palkia in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Water / Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #1
Same Water / Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #53
Same Water / Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Great League #58
Shares Water typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #32
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #55
Shares Water typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #58
More PoGoCoach tools
Palkia Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Palkia in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Fire Blast.
Is Palkia good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #34.
What counters Palkia in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Lunala and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Palkia in Master League.
What is Palkia weak to in Pokémon GO?
Palkia is weak to Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×).