Master League PvP guide
Palkia (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Palkia (Shadow) is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #24. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Draco Meteor.
Master League
#24
Meta staple
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 (SHADOW)
Is Palkia (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #24.
Palkia (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #326 and a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #328.
Palkia (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #326 | 79.3 | Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Draco Meteor |
| Ultra League | #328 | 78.1 | Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Draco Meteor |
| Master LeagueBest | #24 | 89.8 | Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Draco Meteor |
Best Moveset for Palkia (Shadow) 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 · 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
The recommended PvP moveset for Palkia (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Draco Meteor.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Palkia (Shadow) 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
Palkia (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Aqua Tail
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Draco Meteor
17 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Palkia (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Palkia (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Palkia (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Palkia (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Palkia (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Palkia (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
91% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
52% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
16% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
109% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
122% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ratings are shown from Palkia (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Palkia (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Palkia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Palkia (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Palkia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Palkia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Palkia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Palkia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Palkia (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/12 | 1,500 | 14 | 1,602,092 |
| #2 | 0/11/14 | 1,498 | 14 | 1,596,915 | |
| #3 | 1/10/14 | 1,500 | 14 | 1,595,527 | |
| #4 | 0/13/12 | 1,497 | 14 | 1,595,096 | |
| #5 | 1/12/12 | 1,499 | 14 | 1,593,772 | |
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Palkia (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Palkia (Shadow) 0/14/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 140
- Defense
- 114.5
- HP
- 100
Ultra League
Palkia (Shadow) 2/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 180.7
- Defense
- 147.4
- HP
- 130
Master League
Palkia (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,512
- Attack
- 247.9
- Defense
- 193.3
- HP
- 171
Palkia (Shadow) Evolution
Palkia (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Palkia (Shadow) 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 Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #55
Shares Water typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #32
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #13
More PoGoCoach tools
Palkia (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Palkia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Draco Meteor.
Is Palkia (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #24.
What counters Palkia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Palkia (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Palkia (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Palkia (Shadow) is weak to Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×).