Pokémon Go fans are eagerly awaiting the return of two legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region: Palkia and Dialga. These powerful dragon-type Pokémon are the rulers of space and time, respectively, and have unique forms that make them even more formidable. In this article, we will tell you when and how you can encounter Palkia and Dialga in raids in 2024, and what you need to do to prepare for these epic battles.
Palkia’s Return During Pokémon Go Tour Sinnoh Event
The first opportunity to catch Palkia in 2024 will be during the Pokémon Go Tour Sinnoh event, which will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games. This event will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. You will need a ticket to participate in this event, which you can purchase from the in-game shop for $11.99 USD or equivalent.
During the event, you will be able to encounter Palkia in five-star raids, along with other Sinnoh-themed Pokémon. However, this will not be the usual Palkia that you have seen before. This will be the Origin Forme Palkia, which is the true form of Palkia when it is in its own dimension. Origin Forme Palkia has a different appearance and stats than the regular Palkia, and it can also learn a new move: Spacial Rend, a powerful dragon-type attack that has a high chance of landing a critical hit.
In addition to the raids, the Pokémon Go Tour Sinnoh event will also feature other special bonuses and new in-game music. You will be able to complete event-exclusive Special Research and Timed Research tasks, earn Sinnoh-themed rewards and stickers, encounter shiny versions of Sinnoh Pokémon, and enjoy the original soundtrack from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, composed by Junichi Masuda.
Dialga’s Arrival in 2024
If you miss the chance to catch Palkia during the Pokémon Go Tour Sinnoh event, don’t worry. You will have another opportunity to catch both Palkia and Dialga later in 2024, during a special live and global event that will be announced soon. This event will be similar to the Pokémon Go Fest 2023, which was a huge success and attracted millions of players from around the world.
The details of this event are still unknown, but we can expect that it will involve a series of challenges and rewards that will culminate in the appearance of Dialga in raids. Like Palkia, Dialga will also have its Origin Forme, which is its true form when it is in its own dimension. Origin Forme Dialga has a different appearance and stats than the regular Dialga, and it can also learn a new move: Roar of Time, a powerful dragon-type attack that deals massive damage but requires a long recharge time.
To access the Origin Forme Dialga raids, you will need to complete a special Masterwork Research task, which will be very difficult and require a lot of dedication and skill. You will also need to complete other missions that will test your knowledge and love of Pokémon, such as catching certain types of Pokémon, completing raids, and battling other trainers.
Preparing for Dialga Raids
Dialga is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game, and it will not be easy to defeat it in raids. You will need to bring your best Pokémon and coordinate with other trainers to have a chance of catching it. Here are some tips and recommendations for preparing for Dialga raids:
- Dialga is a dragon- and steel-type Pokémon, which means it is weak to fighting-, ground-, and fire-type attacks. However, it is also resistant to many other types, such as normal-, flying-, electric-, water-, grass-, psychic-, bug-, rock-, steel-, and fairy-type attacks. Therefore, you should avoid using these types of Pokémon and moves against Dialga.
- Some of the best Pokémon to use against Dialga are Lucario, Conkeldurr, Machamp, Garchomp, Landorus, Excadrill, Reshiram, Darmanitan, and Chandelure. These Pokémon have high attack stats and can deal super effective damage to Dialga with their fighting-, ground-, or fire-type moves. You should also look for Pokémon that have high defense and stamina stats, as Dialga can deal a lot of damage with its dragon-type moves.
- You should also be aware of the weather conditions, as they can affect the performance of your Pokémon and Dialga. For example, sunny weather will boost fire-type moves, while cloudy weather will boost fighting-type moves. However, windy weather will boost dragon-type moves, which will make Dialga more dangerous. You should try to raid in favorable weather conditions, or use weather-boosted Pokémon to your advantage.
- Another factor to consider is the costumed Pokémon that will debut during the event. These are special versions of Pokémon that wear outfits or accessories related to the event theme. For example, you might encounter a Pikachu wearing a Sinnoh cap, or a Piplup wearing a Dialga mask. These costumed Pokémon will have different appearances and moves than their regular counterparts, and they might also have higher stats or unique abilities. You should try to catch these costumed Pokémon, as they might be useful for the raids or for your collection.
Conclusion
Palkia and Dialga are two of the most legendary and sought-after Pokémon in Pokémon Go, and 2024 will be a great year to catch them. You will have two chances to encounter them in raids, during the Pokémon Go Tour Sinnoh event and the special live and global event. You will also be able to see their Origin Formes, which are their true forms when they are in their own dimensions. To catch these Pokémon, you will need to prepare well, use the best Pokémon and moves, and cooperate with other trainers. We hope this article has helped you get ready for these exciting events, and we wish you good luck and happy hunting!
