How to Catch Palkia in Pokémon Pearl

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Last Updated: March 2, 2023

This is an article on how to catch Palkia in Pokémon Pearl version. Palkia, in case you didn't know, is the Pokémon featured on the front cover of the Pokémon Pearl box. And if you have Diamond don't feel left out - it has tips on catching Dialga as well.

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This way, if you fail to catch it, you can start over.
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The catch rate of this Pokémon is high for legendary Pokémon. Instead weaken with an attack and then chuck quick balls. Because quick balls lose their effectiveness after 5 turns, switch to ultra balls. You probably won't even need the ultra balls if it takes only one hit to get Palkia down to red.
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Why is it so hard to catch Palkia?

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Palkia is a legendary. In general, legendaries have very low catch rates, and must be significantly weakened and afflicted with a status condition (such as paralysis, or, preferably, sleep) before they can be captured.

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How do I find Dialga in Pokemon Pearl?

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Dialga makes no appearance in Pearl. Likewise, Palkia cannot be encountered in Diamond. They are mutually exclusive, and the only way to obtain the other would be through trading. Platinum, however, allows you to catch both.

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Tips

If it is night, use a dusk ball. If the match has just started, use a quick ball (the first 2-3 turns is good, then stop). If the game lasts more than 30 turns, use a timer ball. If you run out of ultra balls, great balls can still work.

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All status effects will help catch Palkia.

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Using a steel type can lessen damage taken and help you survive some attacks of Palkia.

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Warnings

Absolutely DO NOT waste your Masterball on this Pokémon. Keep the Masterball for Pokémon that flee or shiny wild Pokémon.

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Dragon-Type attacks will hit Palkia hard, and Ground- and Fighting-type attacks will put the hurt on Dialga, so try not to use these moves (unless they are weak ones like Rocksmash, or if your attacker is weak enough to utilize a powerful blow)

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Save your game before you battle it just in case it faints as you will never have another chance to catch it!

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