Palkia vs Hydreigon: Which Is Better?

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

Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon
Hydreigon
#635
Hydreigon
Dark Dragon
Brutal Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 92
120 Attack 105
100 Defense 90
150 Sp. Atk 125
120 Sp. Def 90
100 Speed 98
680 Total (BST) 600

Palkia wins 5 stats, Hydreigon wins 1 stat.

Palkia attacking Hydreigon

2x

Super effective!

Hydreigon attacking Palkia

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 PalkiaHydreigon
Height4.2m1.8m
Weight336.0kg160.0kg

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 600).
  • Palkia wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Palkia is faster (100 vs 98 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Palkia is ranked #98 (on 0.1% of teams), Hydreigon 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 Hydreigon — FAQ

Is Palkia better than Hydreigon?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Palkia is the better overall pick. Palkia has a higher base stat total (680 vs 600); Palkia wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Palkia or Hydreigon?

Neither has a type advantage (2x both ways). Palkia is faster (100 vs 98 base Speed) and usually moves first. Palkia hits harder (150 vs 125 best attacking stat).

Does Palkia or Hydreigon have better stats?

Palkia has the higher base stat total (680 vs 600). Palkia is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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