Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Palkia is a water/dragon-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 680 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a special attacking profile. Its Pressure ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Palkia. Build around what Palkia actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Dragon, Fairy. It resists Fire, Water, Steel.
- Dragon2× damage
- Fairy2× damage
- Fire0.25× damage
- Water0.25× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Palkia has no type immunities.
To counter Palkia in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Dragon or Fairy moves and can withstand its Water/Dragon STAB attacks.
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