Dialga vs Palkia: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Dialga | Stat | Palkia |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | HP | 90 |
| 120 | Attack | 120 |
| 120 | Defense | 100 |
| 150 | Sp. Atk | 150 |
| 100 | Sp. Def | 120 |
| 90 | Speed | 100 |
| 680 | Total | 680 |
Stat Spread
- Dialga
- Palkia
Quick Verdict
Dialga owns the type matchup, landing 2× on Palkia with STAB. Palkia outspeeds by 10 points (100 vs 90) and moves first. Dialga is the bulkier wall, 10 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (320 vs 310).
Type Matchup
Dialga → Palkia: 2×
Palkia → Dialga: 1×
Dialga
Weak toFighting 2×Ground 2×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Normal 0.5×Water 0.5×Electric 0.5×Psychic 0.5×Bug 0.5×Rock 0.5×Steel 0.5×
Immune toPoison 0×
Palkia
Weak toDragon 2×Fairy 2×
ResistsFire 0.25×Water 0.25×Steel 0.5×
Dialga vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (2×), Fighting (2×), but resists Water (0.5×), Rock (0.5×), Electric (0.5×), Grass (0.25×). Palkia vs common attackers: no common weaknesses, and resists Water (0.25×), Fire (0.25×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Dialga if…
- you want to eat hits — 10 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (100)
- you want the type edge (2× STAB into Palkia)
Choose Palkia if…
- you want to move first — 10 more Speed