Guide to Beat Origin Forme Palkia in Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses and Top Counters

The highly anticipated Into the Wild event in Pokémon Go is nearly here, featuring the return of the formidable Origin Forme Palkia as a boss in 5-Star Raids. To aid you in your quest, we’ve compiled essential information on Palkia’s vulnerabilities and the best strategies for defeating this legendary Pokémon.

As the Max Out season draws to a close, Niantic is enhancing the player experience by reintroducing both Origin Forme Palkia and Origin Forme Dialga to the game.

This legendary duo, first seen in the Hisui region from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, will be available throughout the Into the Wild and Go Wild Area events, giving players ample opportunity to catch one.

Weaknesses of Origin Forme Palkia in Pokémon Go

Origin Forme Palkia, maintaining its Water/Dragon type classification, boasts a limited weakness profile. Specifically, it is vulnerable to:

Dragon-type attacks
Fairy-type attacks

This narrow focus means that trainers should prepare their teams around these two types to maximize damage. Notably, Palkia has fewer resistances compared to its counterpart, Dialga, being primarily resistant to attacks from Steel, Fire, and Water types.

Top Counters for Battling Origin Forme Palkia

Due to its inherent strength and legendary status, players will need their strongest Pokémon when engaging in battle against Origin Forme Palkia. Below is a list of the most effective counters to utilize during 5-Star Raids:

POKÉMON	BEST MOVESET
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe
Mega Gardevoir	Charm & Dazzling Gleam
Shadow Garchomp	Dragon Tail & Outrage
Shadow Dragonite	Dragon Tail & Outrage
Origin Forme Dialga	Dragon Breath & Roar of Time
Xerneas	Geomancy & Moonblast
Zekrom	Dragon Breath & Outrage
Gyarados	Dragon Tail & Outrage
Haxorus	Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe
Dragapult	Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe

This comprehensive list includes a diverse array of Pokémon, encompassing Megas, Legendaries, and Shadows, ensuring trainers of all skill levels can effectively engage in battle.

If you find yourself lacking in the specified counters, don’t lose hope! Focus on assembling your strongest available Pokémon with Dragon or Fairy-type moves, and ensure they are adequately leveled to withstand Palkia’s assaults.

Acquiring Origin Forme Palkia in Pokémon Go

Players can encounter Origin Forme Palkia in 5-Star Raids during the Into the Wild and Go Wild Area events, which will take place from November 18, 2024, to November 27, 2024.

Origin Forme Palkia from a Pokémon Go trailer — Source: Niantic

Additionally, the Legendary Pokémon will feature prominently during the Raid Hour scheduled for November 22, 2024. Defeating this powerful foe will give you a chance to catch it and utilize its signature move: Spacial Rend.

Understanding Origin Forme Palkia’s CP in Pokémon Go

As with any Raid Boss, the Combat Power (CP) of Origin Forme Palkia will vary prior to capture. Environmental conditions can also influence its CP during battles:

Raid Boss CP	56,872
CP range once captured	2274 – 2367
Rain/Windy Weather CP Range	2843 – 2958
Max CP at Level 50	4683

Is Shiny Origin Forme Palkia Available?

Yes! The Shiny variant of Origin Forme Palkia will be accessible right from the start of the Into the Wild event. Trainers who participate in 5-Star Raids may encounter this elusive version.

Identifying a Shiny Origin Forme Palkia can be somewhat challenging as the visual differences are minimal. Look closely at the rings around its waist; pink rings indicate it is the Shiny variant. While it’s not possible to enhance your chances of finding a Shiny, participating in more raids will naturally increase your opportunities.

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