# Palkia - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palkia in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Palkia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Palkia
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Hydro Pump**: 96.461%
- **Spacial Rend**: 88.731%
- **Trick Room**: 57.340%
- **Earth Power**: 51.695%
- **Protect**: 40.171%
- **Thunder**: 24.013%
- **Flamethrower**: 14.946%
- **Blizzard**: 9.759%
- **Other**: 16.885%

## Common Abilities
- **Telepathy**: 62.246%
- **Pressure**: 37.754%

## Common Items
- **Lustrous Orb**: 40.941%
- **Life Orb**: 36.226%
- **Weakness Policy**: 16.050%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.085%
- **Other**: 3.698%

## Common Teammates
- **Grimmsnarl**: 44.722%
- **Ferrothorn**: 43.661%
- **Regieleki**: 42.293%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 42.157%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 16.270%
- **Metagross**: 16.244%

## FAQ for Palkia in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palkia?
Palkia is frequently paired with Grimmsnarl, Ferrothorn, Regieleki, Landorus-Therian. 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 `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 15.448% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palkia?
Palkia is most effectively run with the ability **Telepathy** (62.246%) and the item **Lustrous Orb** (40.941%).

### What is the most common role for Palkia?
Based on common item usage (Lustrous Orb), Palkia often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Palkia) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Palkia
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*