Competitive Information for Palkia [Sword/Shield]
Water / Dragon
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
This Pokemon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Palkia? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Palkia, an epic Pokémon that excels with Water and Dragon typing! Palkia is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dragon and Fairy. Delve into Palkia's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Spacial Rend / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Brine
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
For those intense single battles, Palkia is a epic Special Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Palkia's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Palkia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Palkia is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Brine is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Palkia? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 4 Def / 236 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Spacial Rend
- Hydro Pump
- Earth Power
- Protect
Palkia stands out as a unforgettable Special Sweeper in double battles. This build had its heyday in recent tourneys. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with destructive special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Palkia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Palkia is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move that deals a notable amount of damage.
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Palkia this turn).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Brine
- Spacial Rend / Dragon Pulse
- Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
Dominating double battles, Palkia is a noteworthy Special Sweeper. It's designed to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Palkia's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Palkia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Palkia is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Brine is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Spacial Rend is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Dragon-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Room Service / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Spacial Rend / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Brine
- Thunderbolt
- Trick Room
Taking on single battles? Palkia is a remarkable Offensive Trick Roomer. Life Orb boosts the power of Palkia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Palkia is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Palkia's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Brine is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Palkia can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Palkia.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Palkia can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Palkia
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Body Press + Bulk Up
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Palkia's stats
- Ancient Power
- Bulk Up
- Scale Shot
Most notable and possible best moves for Palkia
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Palkia in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Palkia's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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