Origin Forme Palkia isn’t quite as challenging as its Steel-type counterpart, and chances are you already have some of the best counters for this Pokemon GO Raid in your box. Here is how to beat Origin Forme Palkia in Pokemon GO.
Origin Forme Palkia Weaknesses & Type Effectiveness
Palkia’s Origin Forme is a Water/Dragon-type Legendary Pokemon and an alternate form to the Gen 4 box legendary introduced in the Legends Arceus spin-off game. Being a Water/Dragon-type, players should bring Pokemon that know Dragon or Fairy-type moves.
Luckily, most of the strongest Pokemon in Pokemon GO are equipped with powerful Dragon-type moves, making Origin Forme Palkia a breeze.
| Pokemon | Type | Vulnerable To | Strong Against | Resistant To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Origin Forme Palkia | Water/Dragon | Dragon Fairy | Dragon Fire Ground Rock | Fire Water Steel |
While Palkia is reportedly easier than Dialga, its effectiveness against Dragon-type Pokemon make it annoying to deal with. Many of the Pokemon we recommend bringing are Dragon types, which leaves them susceptible to Palkia’s devastating attacks.
Luckily, you don’t have to stick with all Dragon types. It’s only resistant to Fire, Water, and Steel, leaving plenty of room for innovation. And Fairy-type attackers are always a viable option.
Origin Forme Palkia Counters in Pokemon GO
Since Origin Forme Palkia is weak to Dragon and Fairy-type moves, the list of best counters will look similar to a strongest attackers list. Without further ado, here are the best counters for Palkia:
| Pokemon | Moves |
|---|---|
 Mega Rayquaza/ Rayuaza (Shadow) | Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe |
 Mega Garchomp/ Garchomp (Shadow) | Dragon Tail Outrage |
 Mega Salamence/ Salamence (Shadow) | Dragon Tail Outrage |
 Mega Gardevoir/ Gardevoir (Shadow) | Charm Dazzling Gleam |
 Palkia (Origin Forme) | Dragon Tail Spacial Rend |
 Dialga (Origin Forme) | Dragon Breath Roar of Time |
 Mega Latios/Mega Latias | Dragon Breath Dragon Claw/Outrage |
 Dragonite (Shadow) | Dragon Tail Outrage |
 Haxorus | Dragon Tail Breaking Swpe |
 Enamorus | Fairy Wind Dazzling Gleam |
 Xerneas | Geomancy Moonblast |
How To Beat Origin Forme Palkia Raids
Even in its Origin Forme, Palkia isn’t too difficult to take down with a moderate sized group. We recommend five or more trainers with teams consisting of high-level Pokemon with Dragon or Fairy-type moves. Any of the monsters above can do a great job chipping away at Palkia’s health if they have a high CP (above 3500).
That said, if you’re having trouble with a smaller group, try recruiting some remote raiders using the PokemonGoFriends subreddit or the Pokebattler Raid Party app.
If you want to sit these raids out and wait for a more exciting encounter, take a look at our Pokemon GO Raid schedule to see which bosses are on the horizon.
