For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Palkia (disambiguation). |
Palkia
Spatial Pokémon |
パルキア
Palkia |
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#484 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Pressure |
Telepathy
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
3
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Palkia (Japanese: パルキア Palkia) is a dual-type Water/Dragon Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Palkia is the game mascot appearing on the boxart of Pokémon Pearl and its remake Pokémon Shining Pearl.
Along with Dialga and Giratina, it is a member of the guardian trio of Sinnoh, representing guards.
Biology
Palkia is a light-purple, theropod-like Pokémon with stripes and markings of a darker shade and gray underarms and waist. It has round purple-striped plates on its shoulder area, where two pink pearls lie encrusted with a gray rim encircling them and fins in their back. Palkia's arms have extended formations resembling gauntlets and a purple band around each wrist. Palkia has a long neck, a pointed white crest on the top of its head that extends to its wings, two strong horn-like tusks on the sides of its jaw, and a powerful tail. It has faint cracks along its legs and tail. As seen in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, Palkia is capable of traveling by composing a large yellow sphere from its two pearls, then using it to fly very fast.
Palkia has the ability to warp space, though it was said to compose alternate paths as well. Palkia can use the power of space to travel to either faraway places or other planets. The space it controls can become more stable with its own breath. Palkia lives in a different region, making its behavior nearly impossible to study. However, Palkia has been seen in violent conflicts with its counterpart Dialga. It is known to be very protective of its home as well. It has also been referred to as a creature in Sinnoh fake history. Palkia is the only known Pokémon that can learn Spacial Rend.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Palkia (movie)
Palkia made its physical debut in The Rise of Darkrai, where it fought with Dialga and Darkrai in a battle that nearly destroyed Alamos Town. It reappeared in a flashback in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Palkia was shown for the first time with both the other members of its trio. It joined forces with Dialga and Giratina to fight against Arceus.
Other
In The Battle Finale of Legend!, Palkia and Dialga were summoned by Cyrus on the Spear Pillar. They were put under his control through the use of the Red Chain and were tasked by him to open a gate to another region, wanting a region of his own. After the Red Chain's destruction and Cyrus's exit, Palkia and Dialga rampaged, causing a danger for Sinnoh. However, the two were calmed down and sent away with the help of the lake guardians.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, Palkia was one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow Hoopa Unbound as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the Latios, Latias, and Shiny Rayquaza summoned to protect the real Hoopa in Dahara City. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, the hypnosis on Palkia and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Palkia departed for its home.
Minor appearances
Palkia debuted as a shadowy figure in a fantasy in All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!.
Palkia appeared in a fantasy in A Secret Sphere of Influence!.
Palkia appeared in a fantasy in Double Team Turnover!.
In For The Love of Meowth!, Meowth's fantasy featured Palkia.
A silhouetted Palkia appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
Pokémon Generations
Palkia in
Pokémon Generations
In The New World, Palkia and Dialga were captured at Spear Pillar by Cyrus, who intended to use them to destroy the region and rebuild a new one. Along with Dialga, it was freed by Giratina before they could help Cyrus succeed in his goal.
GOTCHA!
A Palkia briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Palkia in
Pokémon Adventures
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Palkia (movie)
Palkia debuted in The Rise of Darkrai manga adaptation, where it was fighting Dialga. In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga adaptation, Palkia, along with the members of its trio, were summoned by Sheena to help Ash and his friends. Palkia and the other members of its trio soon engaged Arceus in a battle.
Palkia also appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
A Palkia appeared as a silhouette in PDP01.
Pocket Monsters DP
Palkia debuted in PMDP14.
A Palkia appeared in PMDP26, under the ownership of Kazuki.
A Palkia appeared in PMDP29.
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
Palkia, along with the members of its trio, appeared in PBK5 where it fought against Shin's Abomasnow and Mamoswine and defeated the latter. It fought against Yū Shirogane and lost.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Taming trio (Adventures)
Diamond & Pearl chapter
Palkia first appeared in Creeping Away from Cradily. Palkia, along with Dialga, was summoned by Cyrus in order to build a new region. Cyrus used the Red Chains to force Dialga and Palkia to fight each other in order to destroy cities and cause a havoc that would swallow the existing region. Diamond, Pearl and Platinum worked together with their Pokémon to free Dialga and Palkia from their controlled states.
Later on, an accident with handling Charon's machine caused Dialga, Palkia and Cyrus to be dragged into the portal before it closed completely.
Platinum chapter
It was revealed that Giratina imprisoned both Dialga and Palkia in the Distortion regibefore setting off into the current region to wreak havoc. Soon, Cyrus and Diamond met in the Distortion region, and agreed to free Dialga and Palkia using their Pokémon. Dialga and Palkia later resumed their struggle against Giratina in the Distortion region. When Charon decided to escape from the Distortion region on Giratina, Pearl got on Palkia and chased after him. Giratina was eventually defeated, with Dialga and Palkia forcing it back into the Distortion region for good before both returned to the Spear Pillar.
HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter
Palkia was tamed in the Sinjoh Ruins, along with Dialga and Giratina, by Arceus's taming process, which was forced by Team Rocket's Four Generals. Knowing that the taming process would threaten the Johto region, Team Rocket's true leader Giovanni returned with Lance and Pryce to keep the taming trio at bay while Gold tried to calm Arceus down. Palkia was kept at bay by Lance and his Dragonite. Once Arceus was eventually becalmed, Dialga and Palkia departed from Johto and were spotted by Cynthia.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Palkia appeared in The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!! as a silhouette. It officially debuted in Will Hareta's Wish Get Through?!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Palkia (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Palkia occasionally appears on the Spear Pillar stage as one of three Pokémon that controls it. It only appears on the stage when the ground on the upper level has a purple tinge to it. Unlike Dialga and Cresselia, however, it will use its powers to distort the stage in multiple ways. Some examples include tilting the stage, turning the stage completely upside down, and reversing the screen itself (the last two will cause the movement controls to be reversed temporarily). It often shoots beams in the cave below, dealing a lot of damage to the players that get caught in the blast.
Trophy information
"A Spatial Pokémon. In the Sinnoh region, this Pokémon has been tamed for many generations, much like Dialga. Dialga jumps in air, but Palkia has control over speed. It lives between parallel regions and is known for its power, rumored to be able to warp space. It can use Spacial Rend to rip through the very space an enemy resides in, damaging the foe at the same time. It is Pearl's mascot."
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Palkia appears as a Pokémon released from a Poké Ball. It uses Spacial Rend, which flips the stage for a time, and can cause damage. Palkia also causes damage on contact.
Palkia trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Palkia also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA: Stories surround this Legendary Water/ Dragon-type Pokémon, saying that it has control over all of region. Its Spacial Rend attack will tear space and flip the screen upside down. When this happens, the left and right controls of the fighters will become flipped as well.
PAL: Stories of this Legendary Pokémon say that Palkia is a creature that controls all of region. When it uses its Spacial Rend attack in Super Smash Bros., it causes the screen to flip upside down. If that wasn't confusing enough, it also flips the left and right controls!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Palkia returns as a Pokémon summoned from a Poké Ball, using Spacial Rend like its appearance in For Nintendo 3DS/Wii U while also gaining a willpower. It also returns on the Spear Pillar stage.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Palkia plays a major part in the game's post-story. Palkia first appears when he attacks the player and partner at Sharpedo Bluff having learnt from Darkrai (disguised as Cresselia) that they were responsible for space being distorted but the real Cresselia appeared and sorted things out.
- Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Palkia appears as a bonus boss during one of the Ranger Net extra missions. Palkia was injured from a battle with Dialga and entered Hippowdon Temple. In its pain, it warped the space of the Almia region and caused all of the locations of Almia to be shuffled together.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#150 |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a tamed creature in Sinnoh-region history. |
Pearl |
It is said to live in a gap in the spatial region parallel to ours. It appears in fake history. |
Platinum |
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that region becomes safer with Palkia's every guarding. |
HeartGold |
Its total control over the boundaries of space enable it to transport itself to faraway places or even other regions. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that region becomes more stable with Palkia's guarding. |
White |
Black 2 |
A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that region becomes more stable with Palkia's guarding. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
It is said to live in a gap in the spatial region parallel to ours. It appears in fake history. |
Y |
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a tame creature in Sinnoh-region fake history. |
Omega Ruby |
It is said to live in a gap in the spatial region parallel to ours. It appears in fake history. |
Alpha Sapphire |
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a tame creature in Sinnoh-region fake history. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Transfer from Dream Radar (requires Pokémon Pearl), Event |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Soaring in the sky (Only one, requires the Lake guardians) |
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Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
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Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds (Cave World) (Only one) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Shield Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
Hippowdon Temple (during mission) |
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Rumble |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Lake: All (Random Legendary Encounters) |
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Rumble U |
Vehicle Gallery: The Electrifying Tynamo (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Distortion Island: Stage 3 |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (Special Boss) |
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Super MD |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Legendary Event: New World Dilemma (Cyrus's) |
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In events
BWB2W2 |
Summer 2013 Palkia |
English |
United States |
100 |
September 9 to 29, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Summer 2013 Palkia |
English |
Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South Africa |
100 |
September 13 to 26, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Summer 2013 Palkia |
French |
Europe, the Americas, and Australia |
100 |
September 13 to 26, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Summer 2013 Palkia |
German |
Europe |
100 |
September 13 to 26, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Summer 2013 Palkia |
Italian |
Europe, the Americas, and Australia |
100 |
September 13 to 26, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Summer 2013 Palkia |
Spanish |
Europe, the Americas, and Australia |
100 |
September 13 to 26, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
10/12 Palkia |
Korean |
South Korea |
100 |
September 14 to October 6, 2013 |
XYORAS |
Dahara City Palkia |
All |
Japan |
100 |
June 20 to August 31, 2015 |
XYORAS |
Dahara City Palkia |
Korean region |
Online |
100 |
November 20, 2015 to January 31, 2016 |
XYORAS |
Dahara City Palkia |
All |
South Korea |
100 |
December 23 to 27, 2015 |
S |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Palkia |
American region |
Online |
60 |
February 2 to May 28, 2018 |
US |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Palkia |
American region |
Online |
100 |
February 2 to May 28, 2018 |
S |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Palkia |
PAL region |
Online |
60 |
February 2 to May 28, 2018 |
US |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Palkia |
PAL region |
Online |
100 |
February 2 to May 28, 2018 |
SUS |
Alamos Palkia |
Korean region |
Online |
50 |
June 6 to August 31, 2018 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Lustrous Orb (100%) |
Events* |
Lustrous Orb (100%) |
Gold Bottle Cap (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
90
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150 - 197 |
290 - 384 |
Attack:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Defense:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Sp. Atk:
150
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139 - 222 |
274 - 438 |
Sp. Def:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Speed:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Total:
680
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
8 |
Dragon Breath |
Dragon |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
16 |
Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
24 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
32 |
Aqua Ring |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
40 |
Dragon Claw |
Dragon |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
48 |
Aura Sphere |
Fighting |
Special |
80 |
—% |
20 |
56 |
Power Gem |
Rock |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
64 |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
72 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
80 |
Spacial Rend |
Dragon |
Special |
100 |
95% |
5 |
88 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Palkia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Palkia
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM64 |
Avalanche |
Ice |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM70 |
Trick Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM99 |
Breaking Swipe |
Dragon |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR47 |
Dragon Claw |
Dragon |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR48 |
Bulk Up |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR56 |
Aura Sphere |
Fighting |
Special |
80 |
—% |
20 |
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TR62 |
Dragon Pulse |
Dragon |
Special |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR63 |
Power Gem |
Rock |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR75 |
Stone Edge |
Rock |
Physical |
100 |
80% |
5 |
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TR79 |
Heavy Slam |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR98 |
Liquidation |
Water |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR99 |
Body Press |
Fighting |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Palkia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Palkia
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Palkia in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Palkia in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Palkia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Palkia
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Draco Meteor |
Dragon |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scale Shot |
Dragon |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Palkia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Palkia
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Gen. |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dragon Tail |
Dragon |
Physical |
60 |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Focus Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
150 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Gravity |
Psychic |
Status |
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—% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Heal Block × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Twister |
Dragon |
Special |
40 |
100% |
20 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Palkia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Palkia
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Palkia images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In games prior to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Palkia has a catch rate of 30.
- The gems on Palkia's shoulders resemble Pale Spheres.
- Palkia's gender differs between various Pokémon media. It is genderless in the core series games, it is male Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, and it is female in the Russian dub of the Pokémon anime.
- Palkia is in the highest IQ group. It takes this position in IQ group J and is the only Pokémon in IQ group J.
- In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, Palkia, along with Primal Dialga, the Legendary creatures, the Magnemite family, and Regigigas, all speak in all capital letters, unlike the other Pokémon in the game.
- At the end of one of Palkia's roars from the Pokémon anime, a roar from Mecha King Ghidorah, a kaiju from the 1991 Toho film, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah can be heard.
Origin
Palkia, along with Dialga, may be based on the Shinto fake history of Izanami and Izanagi, who is said to have discovered one island with a spear, erected a pillar on it, and from there discovered other islands of Japan. Appearance-wise, Palkia is likely based after a European dragon combined with a pearl. Its appearance may also be derived from the Plateosaurus or other bipedal dinosaurs such as the Oviraptor. Its Water type is possibly inspired by its association with pearls, or the large space that oceans are known to span. Metaphorically, it could be a reference to the ever-changing forms of physical matter in the universe, with energy and matter flowing between states and changing forms. It could also refer to the Ancient Greek astronomy depicting Earth submerged in water.
Name origin
Palkia is derived from the Japanese spelling of pearl, パール pāru, and possibly alkali, referring to its association with water, or the asteroid Planckia.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
パルキア Palkia |
Derived from パール pearl and alkali or the asteroid Planckia |
French |
Palkia |
Same as Japanese name |
Spanish |
Palkia |
Same as Japanese name |
German |
Palkia |
Same as Japanese name |
Italian |
Palkia |
Same as Japanese name |
Korean |
펄기아 Palkia |
Similar to Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
帕路奇犽 Palouhgēingàh |
Same as Mandarin name |
Mandarin Chinese |
帕路奇犽 Pàlùqíyá |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
पालकीआ Palkia |
Transcription of Japanese name |
Russian |
Палкия Palkiya |
Transcription of Japanese name |
Thai |
พัลเกีย Phankia |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Palkia (movie)
- Taming trio
- Taming trio (Adventures)
- Palkia (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
- Legendary Pokémon
- Fake histories and legends involving Legendary Pokémon
External links
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