How to Get Palkia and Learnset

Palkia in Other Pokemon Games
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Palkia is a Pokemon available in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn about how to get Palkia at the Spear Pillar, best Pokemon to use and recommended natures, its full learnset with all learnable moves, and whether Palkia evolves. Read on for more information on its abilities, type advantages, and more.

Sinnoh Dex
Dialga (#149)	Palkia (#150)	Manaphy (#151)
National Dex
Dialga (#483)	Palkia (#484)	Heatran (#485)

How to Get Palkia and Location

Catch at Spear Pillar in Pokemon Shining Pearl

If you have Pokemon Shining Pearl, Palkia can be encountered at the Spear Pillar after defeating Team Galactic at the summit and saving it from the Red Chain and Cyrus' control.

Steps to encounter Palkia
1	Defeat Team Galactic members on your way to Spear Pillar.
2	Battle Commander Mars and Jupiter with your rival and defeat them.
3	Palkia will be set free from the Red Chain's control. Battle and defeat Cyrus. You rival will heal your Pokemon before battling him.
4	After defeating Cyrus, Palkia will go out of control. Interact with it to start the battle. Brings its HP down to red and use Ultra Balls to catch it, or use a Master Ball if you want.

If you are playing Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, you will need to trade with someone as Palkia is unobtainable in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond.

How to Catch and Best Pokemon to Use

Palkia Encounter in Spear Pillar
Palkia	Lv.: 47	Ability: Pressure
	Moveset
	Ancient Power Slash Aqua Ring Spacial Rend

It would be best to bring a defensive Pokemon who can take Palkia's hits as you attempt to catch it. Partner this with enough healing items and you shouldn't run into any major issues.

Best Catcher Pokemon

Best Catcher Pokemon
Bronzong		Quagsire
Recommended Lv. 50+	Item: Leftovers	Recommended Lv. 50+	Item: Leftovers
Recommended Moves:		Recommended Moves:
Hypnosis		Yawn

When facing Palkia, we recommend using Bronzong with Hypnosis or Quagsire with Yawn. This equips you with a bulky Pokemon with access to a status-inflicting move to improve catch rates.

Bronzong is a good choice since you can catch one as you progress through Mt. Coronet. Its Steel-typing makes it resist any move Palkia can throw at it. It can also learn support moves like Hypnosis that make catching Dialga easier.

Best Balls to Use

In case a Quick Ball on turn 1 did not succeed, the Net Ball is a reliable go-to ball to use instead.

If about a dozen turns have passed, you may also rely on the Timer Ball for higher success rates of capture.

Best Pokemon For Catching

How to See Palkia in Brilliant Diamond

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond players can still add Palkia to their Pokedex by speaking to Cynthia's Grandmother in Celestic Town. She will show you an image of Palkia after you beat Cyrus at Spear Pillar. This will be enough to add it to your Pokedex.

How to Unlock the National Dex

Transfer From Pokemon Legends: Arceus via Pokemon HOME

Palkia is also obtainable in Pokemon Legends: Arceus during the course of its story.

If you are missing a legendary Pokemon, especially those that are time-limited, we suggest transferring the Pokemon from Legends: Arceus via Pokemon HOME!

Pokemon HOME Guide (Update 2.0)

Is Palkia Shiny Locked?

Palkia is not shiny locked in Shining Pearl, so make sure to save before engaging it in battle to soft reset the encounter!

You can try catching a shiny Palkia at Spear Pillar by soft resetting. Soft resetting for a shiny may take several resets, so make sure you're ready with the right Pokemon and a healthy stock of Poke Balls for the battle.

Shiny Hunting Guide

Best Natures for Palkia

Best Natures
Timid (+Spd, -Atk)	Modest (+Sp.Atk, -Atk)

Palkia's above-average Speed and high Special Attack make it a great Special Attacker.

This makes both Timid and Modest attractive options for natures, with the choice between the two ultimately boiling down whether you want Palkia to move faster or hit harder with its STAB moves.

Palkia Type and Abilities

Palkia - Type and Basic Info

Palkia Spatial Pokémon
Type 1	Type 2
Hatch Steps	Weight
-	740.8 lbs.

Palkia Weaknesses and Resistances

	Type
Takes 4x damage	-
Takes 2x damage
Takes 0.5x damage
Takes 1/4x damage
Takes 0x damage	-

Palkia Abilities

Name	Description
Pressure	The Pokemon raises the foe's PP usage.

Palkia Hidden Ability

Name	Description
Telepathy	Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it.

Palkia Egg Group

Egg Groups
Undiscovered

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
HP EVs	Attack EVs	Defense EVs	SpAtk EVs	SpDef EVs	Speed EVs
0	0	0	3	0	0

Held Item on Wild Encounter

No held item on wild encounter.

Palkia Base Stats

HP	90
Atk	120
Def	100
Sp. Atk	150
Sp. Def	120
Speed	100
Total Base Stats	680

Palkia Evolution Chart

Evolution Line
Palkia
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Palkia Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Base	Scary Face		-	100	10
Base	Water Pulse		60	100	20
8	Dragon Breath		60	100	20
16	Ancient Power		60	100	5
24	Slash		70	100	20
32	Aqua Ring		-	-	20
40	Spacial Rend		100	95	5
48	Dragon Claw		80	100	15
56	Aura Sphere		80	-	20
64	Power Gem		80	100	20
72	Aqua Tail		90	90	10
80	Earth Power		90	100	10
88	Hydro Pump		110	80	5

Learnset by TM

No.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Focus Punch		150	100	20
2	Dragon Claw		80	100	15
3	Water Pulse		60	100	20
5	Roar		-	-	20
7	Hail		-	-	10
8	Bulk Up		-	-	20
11	Sunny Day		-	-	5
13	Ice Beam		90	100	10
14	Blizzard		110	70	5
15	Hyper Beam		150	90	5
17	Protect		-	-	10
18	Rain Dance		-	-	5
20	Safeguard		-	-	25
24	Thunderbolt		90	100	15
25	Thunder		110	70	10
26	Earthquake		100	100	10
31	Brick Break		75	100	15
32	Double Team		-	-	15
34	Shock Wave		60	-	20
35	Flamethrower		90	100	15
37	Sandstorm		-	-	10
38	Fire Blast		110	85	5
39	Rock Tomb		60	95	15
40	Aerial Ace		60	-	20
42	Facade		70	100	20
44	Rest		-	-	10
52	Focus Blast		120	70	5
55	Brine		65	100	10
56	Fling		-	100	10
58	Endure		-	-	10
59	Dragon Pulse		85	100	10
65	Shadow Claw		70	100	15
68	Giga Impact		150	90	5
71	Stone Edge		100	80	5
72	Avalanche		60	100	10
73	Thunder Wave		-	90	20
77	Psych Up		-	-	10
80	Rock Slide		75	90	10
82	Sleep Talk		-	-	10
83	Bulldoze		60	100	20
87	Swagger		-	85	15
90	Substitute		-	-	10
92	Trick Room		-	-	5
93	Cut		50	95	30
95	Surf		90	100	15
96	Strength		80	100	15
98	Rock Smash		40	100	15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Draco Meteor		130	90	5

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Palkia Pokedex Number

Sinnoh Dex
Dialga (#149)	Palkia (#150)	Manaphy (#151)
National Dex
Dialga (#483)	Palkia (#484)	Heatran (#485)

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