# Palkia - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palkia in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Palkia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Palkia
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Common Moves
- **Hydro Pump**: 100.0%
- **Spacial Rend**: 100.0%
- **Thunder**: 96.2%
- **Flamethrower**: 96.2%
- **Trick Room**: 3.8%
- **Protect**: 3.8%

## Common Abilities
- **Telepathy**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 96.2%
- **Iron Ball**: 3.8%

## Common Teammates
- **Urshifu**: undefined%
- **Dondozo**: undefined%
- **Tornadus**: undefined%
- **Groudon**: undefined%
- **Flutter Mane**: undefined%
- **Armarouge**: undefined%

## FAQ for Palkia in homebsd-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palkia?
Palkia is frequently paired with Urshifu, Dondozo, Tornadus, Groudon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Palkia?
The most common Tera Types for Palkia are Fire. Specifically, Tera Fire is used in 100.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Palkia?
The most common nature for Palkia is **Modest**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palkia?
Palkia is most effectively run with the ability **Telepathy** (100.0%) and the item **Assault Vest** (96.2%).

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

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