Palkia vs Giratina Altered: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Palkia and Giratina Altered are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Palkia wins 3 stats, Giratina Altered wins 2 stats, 1 tied.
Palkia attacking Giratina Altered
Super effective!
Giratina Altered attacking Palkia
Super effective!
Physical Attributes
| Palkia | Giratina Altered | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 4.2m | 4.5m |
| Weight | 336.0kg | 750.0kg |
Verdict: Which Is Better?
It's a close call. Palkia and Giratina Altered are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Palkia if you want the stronger attacker, or Giratina Altered for more bulk.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Palkia is ranked #98 (on 0.1% of teams), Giratina Altered is outside the usage rankings.
Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.
Palkia vs Giratina Altered — FAQ
Is Palkia better than Giratina Altered?
This is a close matchup — Palkia and Giratina Altered are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.
Who would win a battle, Palkia or Giratina Altered?
Neither has a type advantage (2x both ways). Palkia is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed) and usually moves first. Palkia hits harder (150 vs 100 best attacking stat).
Does Palkia or Giratina Altered have better stats?
They tie on base stat total at 680. Palkia wins 3 individual stats, Giratina Altered wins 2. Giratina Altered is bulkier, while Palkia hits harder.