Tyranitar vs Palkia: Which Is Better?

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

Tyranitar
#248
Tyranitar
Rock Dark
Armor Pokémon
Palkia
#484
Palkia
Water Dragon
Spatial Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

100 HP 90
134 Attack 120
110 Defense 100
95 Sp. Atk 150
100 Sp. Def 120
61 Speed 100
600 Total (BST) 680

Tyranitar wins 3 stats, Palkia wins 3 stats.

Tyranitar attacking Palkia

1x

Normal effectiveness

Palkia attacking Tyranitar

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 TyranitarPalkia
Height2.0m4.2m
Weight202.0kg336.0kg

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 hits Tyranitar for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.
  • Palkia is faster (100 vs 61 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Tyranitar is ranked #101 (on 0.1% of teams), 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.

Tyranitar vs Palkia — FAQ

Is Tyranitar 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 600); Palkia hits Tyranitar for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.

Who would win a battle, Tyranitar or Palkia?

Palkia has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Palkia is faster (100 vs 61 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Tyranitar or Palkia have better stats?

Palkia has the higher base stat total (680 vs 600). Palkia hits harder.

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