Kyogre vs Palkia
Palkia has the higher base stat total (680 vs 670), Palkia is faster (base Speed 100 vs 90), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Kyogre: ¼× at best against Palkia; Palkia: 1× at best against Kyogre).
Two Water-linked legendaries, from Hoenn and Sinnoh.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Kyogre | Palkia |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 (higher) | 90 |
| Attack | 100 | 120 (higher) |
| Defense | 90 | 100 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 140 (higher) | 120 |
| Speed | 90 | 100 (higher) |
| Total | 670 | 680 (higher) |
| Bulk | 330 (higher) | 310 |
Who has the edge?
Palkia is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed), has the higher Attack (120 vs 100), and resists Kyogre’s own-type moves (¼× at best), but Kyogre has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 310).
Kyogre is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 310)
Palkia is ahead on
- is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 100)
- resists Kyogre’s own-type moves (¼× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Kyogre: Drizzle; Palkia: Pressure, Telepathy), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Kyogre has 142 Speed and Palkia has 152, so Palkia moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Kyogre | Palkia |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 100 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 152 |
Type matchup, both ways
Kyogre (Water) attacking Palkia
Water ¼×. Using only its own type, Kyogre hits Palkia for ¼× with Water moves (not very effective).
Palkia (Water/Dragon) attacking Kyogre
Water ½×, Dragon 1×. Using only its own types, Palkia hits Kyogre for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Kyogre: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
- Palkia: Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Kyogre
- Drizzle. Summons rain for five turns upon entering battle (eight with a Damp Rock).
Palkia
- Pressure. Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
- Telepathy (hidden ability). Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Kyogre is taller (4.5 m vs 4.2 m for Palkia), and Kyogre is heavier (352 kg vs 336 kg for Palkia).
| Detail | Kyogre | Palkia |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 4.5 m | 4.2 m |
| Weight | 352 kg | 336 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Kyogre (does not evolve) | Palkia (does not evolve) |
Kyogre (#0382) is a Water-type Sea Basin Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Kyogre does not evolve.
Palkia (#0484) is a Water/Dragon-type Spatial Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a Legendary Pokémon. Palkia does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Kyogre and Palkia in the Compare tool
- Kyogre and Palkia Pokédex pages
- Water type · Water/Dragon weaknesses
- Speed tiers