Why does Palkia hate Dialga?
Palkia hates Dialga because of a combination of factors, including jealousy and misunderstanding, stemming from their different dimensions and powers, with Palkia being sensitive about Dialga’s superior strength and knowledge. This hatred is further fueled by the fact that Dialga, the ruler of time, and Palkia, the ruler of space, were never meant to meet, but their dimensions intersected due to Arceus’s preparations to awaken, leading to a clash between the two legendary Pokémon.
Understanding the Creation Trio
The creation trio, consisting of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, was created by Arceus, the first Pokémon, and each member was given unique powers. This trio has a complex relationship, with each member having its own distinct personality and traits.
Palkia and Dialga’s Relationship
Palkia and Dialga’s relationship is one of rivalry and tension, with Palkia being the more aggressive and sensitive of the two. This tension is fueled by their different dimensions and powers, as well as their clashing personalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is Palkia evil?
Palkia is not necessarily evil, but it can be manipulated into doing harmful things, as seen in the post-story where it is manipulated by Cresselia (really Darkrai in disguise) into killing the player and their partner.
Q2: Can Dialga beat Palkia?
Dialga has a size advantage over Palkia, and its steel type gives it an upper hand against Palkia’s water type, making it likely that Dialga could beat Palkia in a battle.
Q3: Why does Giratina hate Palkia and Dialga?
Giratina hates Palkia and Dialga because their reckless battle resulted in the contamination of its sacred dwelling, the Distortion World.
Q4: Is Arceus a good guy?
Arceus is not necessarily a good guy, as it has been depicted as a massive evil force that provokes the most tragic story in the Pokémon games.
Q5: Can Palkia beat Arceus?
Palkia cannot beat Arceus, as seen in the Pokémon movie: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where all three members of the creation trio (Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina) tried to stop Arceus but were unsuccessful.
Q6: Why did Giratina betray Arceus?
Giratina betrayed Arceus because it wants to dethrone Arceus and take its place as the ruler of the Pokémon world.
Q7: Is Palkia weak to fairy?
Palkia is weak to fairy types, as well as dragon types, making fairy-type Pokémon particularly effective against it.
Q8: Can Giratina beat Rayquaza?
Giratina cannot beat Rayquaza, especially in its Mega form, as Rayquaza has far higher stats than any member of the creation trio.
Q9: Why is Giratina ghost?
Giratina is a ghost-type Pokémon because it comes from the Distortion World, which is implied to be a spirit realm of sorts.
Q10: Who can defeat Arceus?
The best Arceus counters are Terrakion, Mega Blaziken, Keldeo, Lucario, Mega Rayquaza, and Conkeldurr.
Q11: Did Ash ever see Arceus?
Ash did see Arceus in the Pokémon movie: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where Arceus was furious and had defeated Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.
Q12: Is Palkia bad?
Palkia is not necessarily bad, but it can be negative and destructive when provoked or manipulated.
Q13: Why is Giratina banned?
Giratina has been banned from the Great League likely due to the GO+ bug that added it to the league.
Q14: Can Pikachu defeat Mewtwo?
Pikachu cannot defeat Mewtwo alone, as Mewtwo is one of the most powerful legendary Pokémon and its psychic abilities make it a formidable opponent.
Q15: Is Eternamax Eternatus better than Arceus?
Eternamax Eternatus has higher in-game stats than Arceus, with a total of 1125 points compared to Arceus’s 720 points, making it arguably better than Arceus in terms of raw power.