Palkia vs Lunala: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Palkia and Lunala are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon
Lunala
#792
Lunala
Psychic Ghost
Moone Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

90 HP 137
120 Attack 113
100 Defense 89
150 Sp. Atk 137
120 Sp. Def 107
100 Speed 97
680 Total (BST) 680

Palkia wins 5 stats, Lunala wins 1 stat.

Palkia attacking Lunala

1x

Normal effectiveness

Lunala attacking Palkia

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 PalkiaLunala
Height4.2m4.0m
Weight336.0kg120.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Palkia and Lunala are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Palkia if you want the stronger attacker, or Lunala for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Palkia is ranked #98 (on 0.1% of teams), Lunala is ranked #13 (on 12.9% of teams).

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

Palkia vs Lunala — FAQ

Is Palkia better than Lunala?

This is a close matchup — Palkia and Lunala 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 Lunala?

Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Palkia is faster (100 vs 97 base Speed) and usually moves first. Palkia hits harder (150 vs 137 best attacking stat).

Does Palkia or Lunala have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 680. Palkia wins 5 individual stats, Lunala wins 1. Lunala is bulkier, while Palkia hits harder.

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