# Palkia - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palkia in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Palkia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Palkia
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Spacial Rend**: 92.883%
- **Protect**: 73.255%
- **Earth Power**: 64.252%
- **Hydro Pump**: 47.157%
- **Trick Room**: 28.235%
- **Blizzard**: 22.903%
- **Flamethrower**: 22.186%
- **Thunder**: 20.440%
- **Safeguard**: 17.950%
- **Other**: 10.739%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 94.972%
- **Telepathy**: 5.028%

## Common Items
- **Haban Berry**: 34.850%
- **Lustrous Orb**: 19.951%
- **Choice Specs**: 17.670%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 11.525%
- **Life Orb**: 4.684%
- **Leftovers**: 4.370%
- **Expert Belt**: 1.956%
- **Other**: 4.994%

## Common Teammates
- **Mawile-Mega**: 31.444%
- **Amoonguss**: 28.999%
- **Ferrothorn**: 28.265%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 25.600%
- **Crobat**: 22.477%
- **Thundurus**: 20.321%

## FAQ for Palkia in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palkia?
Palkia is frequently paired with Mawile-Mega, Amoonguss, Ferrothorn, Gengar-Mega. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 18.420% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palkia?
Palkia is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (94.972%) and the item **Haban Berry** (34.850%).

### What is the most common role for Palkia?
Based on common item usage (Haban Berry), Palkia often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Palkia) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - 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).*