How to beat Origin Forme Palkia raids in Pokemon GO: Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

To take down Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia raids, use Dragon- and Fairy-type counters as they will deal super-effective damage. This creature was available for a limited time during GO Tour 2024. It will return from 11 am to 5 pm local time on August 10, 2025, during the Ultra Unlock: Origin Raid Day.

Origin Forme Palkia will be a part of 5-star raids, which can be challenged both in person and remotely. The creature has a 50% chance of knowing its Adventure Effect move Spacial Rend when caught during this event.

This article covers the best counters to use against Origin Forme Palkia raids in Pokemon GO.

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Best counters for Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia raids

The strongest creatures to use against Palkia's Origin Forme are:

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe (Dragon)
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam (Fairy)

Best Dragon-type counters to Origin Forme Palkia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Black Kyurem	Dragon Tail	Outrage
White Kyurem	Dragon Breath	Dragon Pulse
Mega Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Outrage
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Draco Meteor
Origin Forme Palkia	Dragon Tail	Spacial Rend
Shadow Dialga	Dragon Breath	Draco Meteor
Shadow Palkia	Dragon Breath	Draco Meteor
Mega Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw
Regidrago	Dragon Breath	Dragon Energy
Shadow Dragonite	Dragon Tail	Draco Meteor
Dragapult	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe

Best Fairy-type counters to Origin Forme Palkia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move(s)
Mega/Shadow/Regular Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Incarnate Forme Enamorus	Fairy Wind	Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele	Astonish	Nature's Madness
Crowned Sword Zacian	Air Slash	Play Rough
Xerneas	Geomancy	Moonblast
Togekiss	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Sylveon	Charm	Moonblast
Hatterene	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Primarna	Charm	Moonblast

To find the best counters in your collection, use the following search strings:

Dragon&@Dragon&cp2000-
Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-

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What are Origin Forme Palkia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Weaknesses:

Dragon
Fairy

Resistances:

Steel
Fire
Water

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Shiny odds from Origin Forme Palkia raids in Pokemon GO

Shiny Origin Forme Palkia (Image via TPC)

On August 10, 2025, during the Origin Raid Day event, you will have a 1-in-10 or 10% of finding Shiny Origin Forme Palkia from raids.

Also read: Pokemon GO shiny odds

Pokemon GO Origin Forme Palkia stats and moves as a raid boss

Combat Power: 56,872
Attack: 286
Defense: 223
Stamina: 15,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath and Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail, Hydro Pump, Fire Blast, and Draco Meteor

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Edited by Abhipsito Das