# Palkia - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Palkia builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Palkia Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **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/gen9vgc2026regi/Palkia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Palkia
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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## Common Moves
- **Spacial Rend**: 99.687%
- **Protect**: 98.764%
- **Hydro Pump**: 89.786%
- **Trick Room**: 61.755%
- **Earth Power**: 36.389%
- **Other**: 13.619%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 97.226%
- **Telepathy**: 2.774%

## Common Items
- **Lustrous Orb**: 45.411%
- **Life Orb**: 36.049%
- **Mental Herb**: 7.262%
- **Leftovers**: 5.953%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.568%
- **Other**: 1.756%

## Common Teammates
- **Indeedee-F**: 67.771%
- **Incineroar**: 51.380%
- **Amoonguss**: 45.432%
- **Ursaluna**: 42.795%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 40.592%
- **Mimikyu**: 40.331%

## FAQ for Palkia in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Palkia?
Palkia is frequently paired with Indeedee-F, Incineroar, Amoonguss, Ursaluna. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 `252/0/4/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 30.297% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palkia?
Palkia is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (97.226%) and the item **Lustrous Orb** (45.411%).

### What is the most common role for Palkia?
Based on common item usage (Lustrous Orb), Palkia often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2026regi-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/gen9vgc2026regi/Palkia) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - Build teams with Palkia
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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