Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia Raid Guide: Weaknesses and Best Counters

Origin Forme Palkia is the stronger variant of Palkia that every trainer should try to own in Pokemon GO. First introduced during GO Tour Sinnoh, this Legendary Pokemon still remains one of the best in its category. Its powerful stats and strong moveset also make it a difficult raid boss to defeat. In this Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia raid guide, you’ll learn about its weaknesses, resistances, and the best counters to help you defeat and catch it easily.

Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia Stats

Origin Forme Palkia comes with impressive attack stats, making it one of the top Dragon-type attackers in the game. Here are its base stats and CP ranges:

Palkia – Origin Forme	Stats
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Type	Dragon and Water
Attack	286
Defense	223
Stamina	189
Max CP	4683
Raid CP	2239 – 2307 (Lvl 20)
Weather-Boosted Raid CP	2799 – 2884 (Lvl 25, Windy/Rainy)
Research CP	1716 – 1734 (Lvl 15 research)
Fast Moves	Dragon Breath (Dragon) Dragon Tail (Dragon)
Charge Moves	Aqua Tail (Water) Draco Meteor (Dragon) Fire Blast (Fire) Hydro Pump (Water) Spacial Rend (Dragon)*
Base Catch Rate	2%

Origin Forme Palkia Weaknesses and Resistances

As per the Pokemon Type Chart, Origin Forme Palkia has a simple but important set of weaknesses and resistances to keep in mind when battling. Here they are:

Origin Forme Palkia Best Counters in Pokemon GO

Here are the top counters to use against Origin Forme Palkia, ranked by their effectiveness:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Eternatus	Dragon Tail	Dynamax Cannon
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Mega Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Dialga – Origin	Dragon Breath	Roar of Time
Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Draco Meteor
Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Mega Dragonite	Dragon Tail	Draco Meteor
Haxorus	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe

How to Get Origin Forme Palkia in Pokemon GO

As a Legendary Pokemon, Origin Forme Palkia can only be obtained through a few limited methods in Pokemon GO. The primary way to catch it is by participating in Raid Battles. Once you defeat the Origin Forme Palkia raid boss, you’ll receive a chance to encounter and catch it. These raids usually appear during special Pokemon GO events, so make sure to stay updated with them.

Origin Forme Palkia does not appear in the wild, making raids and trading in Pokemon GO the only ways to obtain it. You can use Pokemon GO Friend Codes to add more friends, increase your friendship level, and trade with other trainers who already own this Pokemon.

Can Origin Forme Palkia Be Shiny?

Yes, you can encounter shiny Origin Forme Palkia in raids. The shiny version features pink rings around its waist instead of the usual purple. While shiny rates for legendary raids are typically around 1/20, there’s no way to increase your odds – you’ll just need to do more raids for more chances.

Where is Origin Forme Palkia Ranked in Pokemon GO?

Origin Forme Palkia is one of the best Pokemon for Trainer Battles and raids. Here is a detailed analysis of it’s rankings in Pokemon GO:

• Raid Attacker: Origin Forme Palkia is ranked as one of the best Raid Attackers, especially as a Dragon-type Pokemon. However, it falls behind when compared with the Water-types.
• Gym Defender: Origin Forme Palkia cannot be placed in gyms.
• Dragon Type Attacker: With Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend, Origin Forme Palkia ranks as a top-tier Dragon-type attacker. It falls amongst the best 10 Dragon Pokemon in the game.
• Water Type Attacker: Even as a part Water-type, Origin Forme Palkia doesn’t have a hard-hitting Water-type fast and charged move. This pushes its rankings amongst the top Water-type attackers.
• Great League and Ultra League: Origin Forme Palkia isn’t a suitable choice for both Great League and Ultra League due to its stat scaling at high levels.
• Master League: This league is the best-suited format for Palkia Origin Forme, as it’s the 2nd best Pokemon in the league. With Dragon Breath and Spacial Rend, it is considered best Dragon-type in Master League threat. It can even take on Pokemon like Dialga, Zacian, and Black Kyurem, often flipping matchups.

With this guide, you’re ready to take on Origin Forme Palkia in Pokemon GO. Remember to team up with other trainers and use your best Dragon and Fairy-type Pokemon to defeat this powerhouse.