Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia Raid winners might encounter a High IV Origin Forme Palkia. The Legendary Pokemon Origin Forme Palkia has higher base stats and can use Spacial Rend, making it a stronger variant than Standard Palkia. You cannot transform your Palkia into an Origin Forme Palkia; it is only available as a Raid reward encounter.

Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia is a dual Water and Dragon-type Pokemon with a maximum Combat Power of 4683 CP, which increases significantly as a 5-Star Raid Boss. Since Origin Forme Palkia is among some of the most powerful Raid Bosses, winning requires powerful counters. Only strategically selected counters can inflict notable damage to Origin Forme Palkia during Raid battles. That said, this guide details the best way to beat Origin Forme Palkia Pokemon GO Raids and get a High IV Origin Forme Palkia.

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Pokemon GO: Origin Forme Palkia Weaknesses & Resistances

Origin Forme Palkia Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

You can take advantage of Origin Forme Palkia’s type weaknesses in Pokemon GO. You have to be careful about the types it can resist during battles. Once you study its type-weaknesses and resistances, you can then proceed to selecting the best Origin Forme Palkia counters in Pokemon GO.

Weaknesses

Resistances

Dragon-type moves

Fire-type moves

Fairy-type moves

Water-type moves

Steel-type moves

Remember that Origin Forme Palkia is a powerful Raid Boss, and you should team up with 4 or more trainers to attempt the Raid. Do not try to clear the Origin Forme Palkia Raid solo.

Best Origin Forme Palkia Raid Counters In Pokemon GO

Origin Forme Palkia best counters in Pokemon GO

The best Origin Forme Palkia counters use moves that the Raid Boss is weak against. Considering its weaknesses, using Dragon and Fairy-type Pokemon with identical move types can trigger the STAB effect and inflict bonus damage. Here are the best Origin Forme Palkia Raid counters in Pokemon GO.

  • Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Outrage (Dragon)
  • Mega Garchomp: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Breaking Swipe (Dragon)
  • Mega Gardevoir: Charm (Fairy) & Dazzling Gleam (Fairy)
  • Mega Salamence: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Draco Meteor (Dragon)
  • Shadow Palkia: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Draco Meteor (Dragon)
  • Shadow Dialga: Dragon Breath (Dragon) & Draco Meteor (Dragon)
  • Shadow Garchomp: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Breaking Swipe (Dragon)
  • Black Kyurem: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Outrage (Dragon)
  • Mega Latios: Dragon Breath (Dragon) & Dragon Claw (Dragon)
  • Shadow Salamence: Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Draco Meteor (Dragon)

Avoid Raid Locations with rainy and windy weather, since Origin Forme Palkia’s damage output increases in such weather conditions.

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