Gardevoir vs Palkia: Which Is Better?

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

Gardevoir
#282
Gardevoir
Psychic Fairy
Embrace Pokémon
Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

68 HP 90
65 Attack 120
65 Defense 100
125 Sp. Atk 150
115 Sp. Def 120
80 Speed 100
518 Total (BST) 680

Gardevoir wins 0 stats, Palkia wins 6 stats.

Gardevoir attacking Palkia

2x

Super effective!

Palkia attacking Gardevoir

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 GardevoirPalkia
Height1.6m4.2m
Weight48.4kg336.0kg

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 518).
  • Palkia wins 6 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).
  • Palkia is faster (100 vs 80 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Gardevoir is outside the usage rankings, 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.

Gardevoir vs Palkia — FAQ

Is Gardevoir 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 518); Palkia wins 6 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).

Who would win a battle, Gardevoir or Palkia?

Gardevoir has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Palkia is faster (100 vs 80 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Gardevoir or Palkia have better stats?

Palkia has the higher base stat total (680 vs 518). Palkia is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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