The Legendary Pokémon Palkia is coming to Raid Battles on January 29, 2019, at 1:00 PM PST. This Water- and Dragon-type Pokémon will be replacing the current Legendary Raid Bosses, Kyogre and Groudon, and will remain in Raids until February 28.
As a reminder, once Palkia Raids begin to appear, the Hoenn Celebration event will end. Remember to evolve Shroomish to a Breloom that knows Grass Knot and Raid Kyogre and Groudon if you still need the Shiny variant before the event concludes at 1:00 PM PST.
As a reminder, once Palkia Raids begin to appear, the Hoenn Celebration event will end. Remember to evolve Shroomish to a Breloom that knows Grass Knot and Raid Kyogre and Groudon if you still need the Shiny variant before the event concludes at 1:00 PM PST.
PALKIA COUNTERS
Palkia has two weaknesses: Dragon and Fairy. It can learn Dragon Tail and Dragon Breath as Fast Attacks, and Draco Meteor, Fire Blast, and Hydro Pump as Charged Attacks.
Taking those into account, that makes Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage the best counter. Dragonite with the same moves (or Draco Meteor) is a good alternative for those of you who missed out some months ago. Some other good Dragon-type counters are Latios, Salamence, Latias, Giratina, Alolan Exeggutor and Kingdra. Palkia can also be used to counter itself.
Gardevoir, Togekiss, and Alolan Ninetales are the three best Fairy-type counters. They will have the advantage of not taking as much damage from Dragon Tail, Dragon Breath, or Draco Meteor, but not being able to deal super-effective damage with their Fast Attacks (assuming your Togekiss' Hidden Power type isn't Dragon). Mew can also be utilized with Dragon Tail and either Dazzling Gleam or Dragon Claw.
Taking those into account, that makes Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage the best counter. Dragonite with the same moves (or Draco Meteor) is a good alternative for those of you who missed out some months ago. Some other good Dragon-type counters are Latios, Salamence, Latias, Giratina, Alolan Exeggutor and Kingdra. Palkia can also be used to counter itself.
Gardevoir, Togekiss, and Alolan Ninetales are the three best Fairy-type counters. They will have the advantage of not taking as much damage from Dragon Tail, Dragon Breath, or Draco Meteor, but not being able to deal super-effective damage with their Fast Attacks (assuming your Togekiss' Hidden Power type isn't Dragon). Mew can also be utilized with Dragon Tail and either Dazzling Gleam or Dragon Claw.
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SOURCES: Niantic