# Palkia - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Palkia builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Palkia Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Palkia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Palkia
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/4x), Water (1/4x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Spacial Rend**: 97.432%
- **Hydro Pump**: 59.699%
- **Trick Room**: 58.897%
- **Draco Meteor**: 56.720%
- **Protect**: 37.197%
- **Icy Wind**: 36.530%
- **Surf**: 36.373%
- **Other**: 17.152%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 60.186%
- **Telepathy**: 39.814%

## Common Items
- **Lustrous Orb**: 40.508%
- **Choice Scarf**: 36.459%
- **Life Orb**: 5.088%
- **Electric Seed**: 3.475%
- **Covert Cloak**: 2.992%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.988%
- **Leftovers**: 2.183%
- **Misty Seed**: 1.657%
- **Other**: 4.649%

## Common Teammates
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 41.174%
- **Ursaluna**: 35.884%
- **Ditto**: 35.042%
- **Ogerpon-Hearthflame**: 34.488%
- **Raging Bolt**: 34.321%
- **Gastrodon**: 34.037%

## FAQ for Palkia in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Palkia?
The most common moves for Palkia are Spacial Rend, Hydro Pump, Trick Room, Draco Meteor. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Palkia?
Palkia is frequently paired with Zamazenta-Crowned, Ursaluna, Ditto, Ogerpon-Hearthflame. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Palkia weak to and resistant against?
Palkia is weak to Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/4x), Water (1/4x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Palkia?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Palkia?
The top build for Palkia features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 35.452% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palkia?
Palkia is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (60.186%) and the item **Lustrous Orb** (40.508%).

### What is the most common role for Palkia?
Based on common item usage (Lustrous Orb), Palkia often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Palkia?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 120 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Palkia on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Palkia) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Palkia
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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