Pokemon GO Palkia Origin raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Palkia Origin raid guide will help you challenge this powerful legendary Pokemon as it takes over to Gyms around you. The creature will be active as one of the 5-star raid bosses from 10 am local time on November 18 until 10 am local time on November 27, 2024. During this period, you can take part in these battles either in person or using Remote Raid Passes.

Follow the weaknesses and best counters mentioned in this Pokemon GO Palkia Origin raid guide to come out on top.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Palkia Origin raid weaknesses

Palkia Origin in Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Palkia Origin in Pokemon GO?

Palkia Origin is a Water- and Dragon-type Pocket Monster, which means it takes super effective damage from Dragon- and Fairy-type moves. It also resists Steel-, Fire-, and Water-type damage, so be careful not to use those.

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Palkia Origin stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Palkia Origin has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 38,516
• Attack: 286
• Defense: 223
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail and Dragon Breath
• Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail, Draco Meteor, Fire Blast, and Hydro Pump

You will get 300 seconds to take down the raid boss. With the appropriate counters, you can also solo defeat Palkia Origin in Pokemon GO 5-star raids.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Palkia Origin raids

The best Pocket Monsters to counter tier-four Pokemon GO Palkia Origin raids are Mega Rayquaza and Mega Gardevoir. Here is a breakdown of the best options.

Best Dragon-type counters to Palkia Origin

• Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
• Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
• Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
• Origin Forme Palkia with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend

Here's the search string to find the best Dragon-type counters in your collection:

• Dragon&@Dragon&cp2000-

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Best Fairy-type counters to Mega Ampharos

• Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Incarnate Forme Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
• Tapu Lele with Confusion and Nature's Madness
• Zacian with Snarl and Play Rough
• Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast

Here's the search string to find the best Fairy-type counters in your collection:

• Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Palkia Origin raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Palkia Origin (Image via TPC)

Based on the prevailing weather conditions and IVs, the CP of the Origin Forme Palkia spawn will lie between the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 2,274 - 2,367 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rainy and Windy): 2,843 - 2,958 at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Palkia Origin raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Palkia Origin raids:

• No weather boost: 2,367 CP
• Weather boosted (Rainy and Windy): 2,958 CP

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Can Palkia Origin be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Palkia Origin encounters can be found after defeating 5-star Raids. The odds of finding one are approximately 1-in-20 or 5%.

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