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Palkia in Pokémon Black & White

#484 in the National Pokédex • Spatial Pokémon

Palkia in the National Pokédex
Palkia sprite

Normal

Shiny Palkia sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with Palkia’s every breath.

Pokémon White

A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with Palkia’s every breath.

Pokémon details

Types

WaterDragon

Category

Spatial Pokémon

Height

4.2 m (13'09")

Weight

336 kg (740.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0484

Palkia in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

120

220

372

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

150

274

438

Sp. Def

120

220

372

Speed

100

184

328

Total

680

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Palkia, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
30
Base Exp.
306

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
120

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Palkia

Palkia

#484

No evolutions

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
StartDragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon6010020
6Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
10Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005
15Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
19Power Gem

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

Rock7010020
24Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010
28Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
33Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010
37Aura Sphere

The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This move is certain to hit.

Fighting90-20
42Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010
46Spacial Rend

The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily.

Dragon100955
50Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water120805

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

Ice9510010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

Ice120705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9510015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1207010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire120855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Rock100805
TM73Thunder Wave

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

Electric-10020
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM82Dragon Tail

The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Dragon609010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM92Trick Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Psychic--5
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM03Surf

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

Water9510015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015
HM06Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Water8010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon140905

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Avalanche

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Ice6010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Brine

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gravity

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Psychic--5

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Heal Block

For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP.

Psychic-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Dragon12010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

Electric60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Dragon4010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Whirlpool

Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targeting the Pokémon by one.

Telepathy(Hidden Ability)

Anticipates an ally’s attack and dodges it.

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

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