Palkia vs Reshiram: Which Is Better?

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

Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon
Reshiram
#643
Reshiram
Dragon Fire
Vast White Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

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

Palkia wins 1 stat, Reshiram wins 1 stat, 4 tied.

Palkia attacking Reshiram

2x

Super effective!

Reshiram attacking Palkia

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 PalkiaReshiram
Height4.2m3.2m
Weight336.0kg330.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

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

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Palkia is ranked #98 (on 0.1% of teams), Reshiram is ranked #89 (on 0.2% 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 Reshiram — FAQ

Is Palkia better than Reshiram?

This is a close matchup — Palkia and Reshiram 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 Reshiram?

Neither has a type advantage (2x both ways). Palkia is faster (100 vs 90 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Palkia or Reshiram have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 680. Palkia wins 1 individual stats, Reshiram wins 1. Reshiram is bulkier.

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