Shadow Palkia

Just when it seemed as though Palkia would forever be in the shadow of its Origin Forme, that Shadow has risen.

Shadow Palkia is among the best Dragons in Pokemon Go, standing head and shoulders above most of the competition. It's an incredible attacker that can outright destroy much of the competition, and its fantastic Dragon/Water typing grants it double resistances to common Fire and Water Type coverage moves, and weaknesses to only Dragon and Fairy Type moves. Palkia has at last claimed its rightful place, and its rule over space is fully secured.

But can this monster get any stronger? Definitely. Spacial Rend is currently exclusive to Palkia's Origin Forme, but its base form received it first in the main series. If it's ever given to basic Palkia, then Shadow Palkia will follow, causing its raw power to skyrocket even farther. However, then we have the threat of Shadow Origin Forme Palkia, and the arms race continues.... Still, we have no precedent for Pokemon advanced Formes such as Palkia and Dialga's Origin Formes, so that may never even materialize.

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

• Dragon Breath is generally inferior to Dragon Tail. However Dragon Breath does charge up Party Power more quickly, which can make it a better option in a 2-man party.
• Shadow Palkia is best suited for Draco Meteor for STAB and effectiveness against other Dragons.
• Hydro Pump hits harder than Fire Blast.
• Aqua Tail is the inferior choice.