Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia Raid Guide: Weaknesses and Best Counters

It’s an exciting month for Pokemon trainers. Origin Forme Palkia is now in Pokemon GO raids, bringing its massive power to the Pokemon Gyms. Origin Forme Palkia is available in five-star raid battles from November 18-27. Furthermore, a special Raid Hour featuring Origin Forme Palkia will take place on November 22 from 6PM to 7PM local time. So do yourself a favor and check out our Pokemon GO Origine Forme Palkia Raid guide.
Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia Stats
Origin Forme Palkia comes with impressive attack stats, making it one of the top Dragon-type attackers in the game. Here are its base stats and CP ranges:
StatsValueBase Attack286Base Defense223Base Stamina189Max CP (Level 40)4142Max CP (Level 50)4683Raid CP56,872Catch CP Range2274-2367Weather Boosted CP Range2843-2958Origin Forme Palkia StatsOrigin Forme Palkia Weaknesses and Resistances
As a Water/Dragon-type Pokemon, Origin Forme Palkia has a simple but important set of weaknesses and resistances to keep in mind when battling. Here they are:
Weaknesses:
- Dragon-type
- Fairy-type
Resistances:
- Fire-type moves
- Water-type moves
- Steel-type moves
Origin Forme Palkia Best Counters in Pokemon GO
Here are the top counters to use against Origin Forme Palkia, ranked by their effectiveness:
PokemonImageFast MoveCharged MoveMega RayquazaDragon TailBreaking SwipeMega GarchompDragon TailOutrageMega LatiosDragon BreathDragon ClawMega GardevoirCharmDazzling GleamPrimal GourdonDragon TailPrecipice BladesOrigin Forme DialgaDragon BreathRoar of TimeShadow DragoniteDragon TailOutrageXerneasGeomancyMoonblastOrigin Forme Palkia Best CountersHow to Get Origin Forme Palkia in Pokemon GO Raids
Taking down Origin Forme Palkia requires careful planning and usually a good-sized group of trainers. For experienced players with top-tier counters like Mega Rayquaza or Mega Garchomp, you can succeed with as few as 3-4 trainers.
However, if you’re working with mid-level Pokemon or aren’t maxed out yet, aim for a group of 5-7 trainers to be safe. New players or those without optimal counters should try to join larger groups of 8 or more trainers.
To maximize your chances of catching Origin Forme Palkia, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for “Excellent” curveball throws. Remember that if you catch one before November 24, it has a chance to know its signature move Spacial Rend.
Can Origin Forme Palkia Be Shiny?
Image Credit: Niantic (via Pokemon GO, Edited by: Ash Singh/Beebom)Yes! You can encounter shiny Origin Forme Palkia in raids. The shiny version features pink rings around its waist instead of the usual purple. While shiny rates for legendary raids are typically around 1/20, there’s no way to increase your odds – you’ll just need to do more raids for more chances.
With this guide, you’re ready to take on Origin Forme Palkia in Pokemon GO. Remember to team up with other trainers and use your best Dragon and Fairy-type Pokemon to defeat this powerhouse.