Kyogre vs Palkia: Which Is Better?

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

Kyogre
#382
Kyogre
Water
Sea Basin Pokémon
Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

100 HP 90
100 Attack 120
90 Defense 100
150 Sp. Atk 150
140 Sp. Def 120
90 Speed 100
670 Total (BST) 680

Kyogre wins 2 stats, Palkia wins 3 stats, 1 tied.

Kyogre attacking Palkia

0.25x

Not very effective

Palkia attacking Kyogre

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 KyogrePalkia
Height4.5m4.2m
Weight352.0kg336.0kg

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 670).
  • Palkia wins 3 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
  • Palkia hits Kyogre for 1x damage while only taking 0.25x back.
  • Palkia is faster (100 vs 90 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Kyogre is ranked #9 (on 19.7% 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.

Kyogre vs Palkia — FAQ

Is Kyogre 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 670); Palkia wins 3 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).

Who would win a battle, Kyogre or Palkia?

Palkia has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.25x in return. Palkia is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Kyogre or Palkia have better stats?

Palkia has the higher base stat total (680 vs 670). Kyogre is bulkier.

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