Palkia vs Arceus
Arceus has the higher base stat total (720 vs 680), Arceus is faster (base Speed 120 vs 100), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Palkia: 1× at best against Arceus; Arceus: 1× at best against Palkia).
The creator Pokémon and the Sinnoh space dragon.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Palkia | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Attack | 120 | 120 |
| Defense | 100 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 150 (higher) | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 120 | 120 |
| Speed | 100 | 120 (higher) |
| Total | 680 | 720 (higher) |
| Bulk | 310 | 360 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Arceus is faster (120 vs 100 base Speed) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 310), but Palkia has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 120).
Palkia is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 120)
Arceus is ahead on
- is faster (120 vs 100 base Speed)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 310)
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 (Palkia: Pressure, Telepathy; Arceus: Multitype), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Palkia has 152 Speed and Arceus has 172, so Arceus moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Palkia | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 120 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 172 |
Type matchup, both ways
Palkia (Water/Dragon) attacking Arceus
Water 1×, Dragon 1×. Using only its own types, Palkia hits Arceus for 1× with Water moves (normal damage) and 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage).
Arceus (Normal) attacking Palkia
Normal 1×. Using only its own type, Arceus hits Palkia for 1× with Normal moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Palkia: Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Arceus: Fighting 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
Palkia
- Pressure. Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
- Telepathy (hidden ability). Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Arceus
- Multitype. Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Size, generation and evolution
Palkia is taller (4.2 m vs 3.2 m for Arceus), and Palkia is heavier (336 kg vs 320 kg for Arceus).
| Detail | Palkia | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 4.2 m | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 336 kg | 320 kg |
| Generation | 4 (Sinnoh) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Palkia (does not evolve) | Arceus (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.
Arceus (#0493) is a Normal-type Alpha Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a Mythical Pokémon. Arceus does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Palkia and Arceus in the Compare tool
- Palkia and Arceus Pokédex pages
- Water/Dragon weaknesses · Normal type
- Speed tiers