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Palkia

All Rounder

Best Palkia Build - Aura Sphere Dragon Claw Brawler Guide

Intermediate A-Tier current patch

Win Conditions

Layer Pressure stacks with Aura Sphere marks, then use sustained healing and Dragon Claw executes to win extended fights.

Power Spikes

Level 5 Aura Sphere, level 7 Dragon Claw, level 9 Multi Dimensional Rend, and Drive Lens stacks from team fights.

Team Role

Special damage All-Rounder that brawls near the frontline and finishes weakened targets.

Game Strategy

Early Game

  • Use Aqua Ring for safe area damage and sustain while farming toward level 5.
  • Trade around Pressure stacks and boosted attacks instead of forcing long chases before Dragon Claw.
  • Take central farm or protected lane farm when possible because Palkia scales strongly with move upgrades.

Mid Game

  • Mark enemies with Aura Sphere, then consume the mark with a basic attack for extra damage and healing.
  • Use Dragon Claw's first cast to enter and save the follow-up slash until the target is lower HP.
  • Keep damaging opponents before Multi Dimensional Rend so the Unite Move reaches maximum slashes and resets cooldowns.

Late Game

  • Enter Rayquaza fights after the frontline starts, then sustain through Pressure and Aura Sphere recovery.
  • Use Eject Button to reposition for Dragon Claw's execute or to escape after spending both move casts.
  • Prioritize marked priority targets rather than splitting damage across tanks.

Advanced Tips

Item Synergies

  • Muscle Band improves the basic attacks that trigger Pressure and Aura Sphere payoff, while Drive Lens scales special damage after takedowns.
  • Focus Band combines with Aqua Ring, Pressure, and Aura Sphere healing to keep Palkia alive during brawls.

Matchups

  • Strong against: extended melee fights, objective skirmishes, and low-HP targets vulnerable to Dragon Claw follow-up.
  • Weak against: heavy slows, displacement, and ranged teams that deny Palkia sustained contact.

Additional Notes

  • Special brawler build centered on Pressure stacks, Aura Sphere marks, and Dragon Claw execution windows.
  • Muscle Band supports the basic attacks that consume Pressure and Aura Sphere marks for extra damage and healing.
  • Focus Band gives Palkia room to survive long enough to cycle sustain mechanics in melee range.
  • Drive Lens rewards assists and KOs with stronger special damage and cooldown reduction for extended fights.

Moves

Aqua Ring
Aura Sphere
Dragon Claw

Items

Muscle Band
Focus Band
Drive Lens

Battle Item

Eject Button

Emblems

Setup
6 Green, 6 White
Stat Focus
HP, Sp. Atk