Rotom vs Palkia: Which Is Better?

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

Rotom
#479
Rotom
Electric Ghost
Plasma Pokémon
Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

50 HP 90
50 Attack 120
77 Defense 100
95 Sp. Atk 150
77 Sp. Def 120
91 Speed 100
440 Total (BST) 680

Rotom wins 0 stats, Palkia wins 6 stats.

Rotom attacking Palkia

1x

Normal effectiveness

Palkia attacking Rotom

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 RotomPalkia
Height0.3m4.2m
Weight0.3kg336.0kg

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 440).
  • Palkia wins 6 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).
  • Palkia is faster (100 vs 91 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Rotom is outside the usage rankings, 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.

Rotom vs Palkia — FAQ

Is Rotom 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 440); Palkia wins 6 of 6 individual stats (vs 0).

Who would win a battle, Rotom or Palkia?

Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Palkia is faster (100 vs 91 base Speed) and usually moves first. Palkia hits harder (150 vs 95 best attacking stat).

Does Rotom or Palkia have better stats?

Palkia has the higher base stat total (680 vs 440). Palkia is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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