Charizard vs Palkia: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Palkia is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Charizard
#006
Charizard
Fire Flying
Flame Pokémon
Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

78 HP 90
84 Attack 120
78 Defense 100
109 Sp. Atk 150
85 Sp. Def 120
100 Speed 100
534 Total (BST) 680

Charizard wins 0 stats, Palkia wins 5 stats, 1 tied.

Charizard attacking Palkia

1x

Normal effectiveness

Palkia attacking Charizard

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 CharizardPalkia
Height1.7m4.2m
Weight90.5kg336.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Palkia

Palkia is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Palkia has a higher base stat total (680 vs 534).
  • Palkia wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).
  • Palkia hits Charizard for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Charizard is ranked #87 (on 0.2% of teams), Palkia is ranked #98 (on 0.1% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Charizard vs Palkia — FAQ

Is Charizard better than Palkia?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Palkia is the better overall pick. Palkia has a higher base stat total (680 vs 534); Palkia wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).

Who would win a battle, Charizard or Palkia?

Palkia has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Both have identical 100 base Speed.

Does Charizard or Palkia have better stats?

Palkia has the higher base stat total (680 vs 534). Palkia is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

Related Comparisons