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| *Despite being the creator of space, Palkia has the same catch rate as {{p|Chatot}}. | | *Despite being the creator of space, Palkia has the same catch rate as {{p|Chatot}}. |
| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
| Palkia is based after a [[wp:dinosaur|dinosaur]] with a [[wp:pearl|pearl]]. | | Palkia is based after a [[wp:dragon|dragon]] with a [[wp:pearl|pearl]]. |
| ===Name origin=== | | ===Name origin=== |
| The ''Pal (Paru)'' in its name is derived from the Japanese word for pearl, パール ''pāru''. | | The ''Pal (Paru)'' in its name is derived from the Japanese word for pearl, パール ''pāru''. |
Revision as of 17:22, 24 August 2007
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Height
13′09″
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4.2 m
Metric
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13′09″/4.2 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
740.8 lbs.
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336.0 kg
Metric
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740.8 lbs./336.0 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
0
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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| Base Exp.: 220
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Battle Exp.: 2201*
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Palkia (Japanese: パルキア Palkia) is a Water/Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon.
Palkia is the version mascot of Pokémon Pearl, appearing on the boxart.
Biology
Physiology
Palkia looks less dinosaur-like than Dialga, as it stands upright and possesses wings, although it does not possess the ability to fly more than a couple feet off the ground. It has plates on its shoulder area, where two pink pearls reside. Palkia has a long neck and a powerful tail.
Gender differences
Palkia is genderless.
Special abilities
Palkia has the ability to warp space. In the Pearl version of the game, it is mentioned on the statue in Eterna City that it can create alternate realities.
Although it is not an ability, it should be noted that, because of Palkia's type, its only weakness is the dragon type.
Palkia is the only Pokémon that can utilize the Lustrous Orb.
Palkia is the only Pokémon capable of using Spacial Rend if no event Pokémon are obtained.
Behavior
Habitat
Legends say that it lives "in the gaps of space which are aligned in parallel."
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Palkia makes an appearance in the tenth Pokémon Movie along with Dialga and Darkrai, in which it fights with Dialga and nearly destroys Alamos Town.
In the manga
In the TCG
Not yet known.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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| Generation IV
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It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
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| Pearl
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It is said to live in the gaps of space which are aligned in parallel. It is a Pokémon that appeared in myths.
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| Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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| HeartGold
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{{{heartgolddex}}}
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| SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 680
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
By level up
By TM/HM
Evolution
Trivia
- Palkia is one of Arceus' halves. The other is Dialga.
- Palkia's US name was revealed, along with Dialga's, on 20th January 2007.
- Despite being the creator of space, Palkia has the same catch rate as Chatot.
Origin
Palkia is based after a dragon with a pearl.
Name origin
The Pal (Paru) in its name is derived from the Japanese word for pearl, パール pāru.
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