Q&A for How to Catch Palkia in Pokémon Pearl

Palkia is a legendary Pokémon, and these creatures generally have very low catch rates. To successfully catch Palkia, you should significantly weaken it and inflict a status condition, such as paralysis or, ideally, sleep, before attempting capture.

You cannot find Dialga in Pokémon Pearl. Each game features an exclusive legendary: Palkia is exclusive to Pearl, and Dialga is exclusive to Diamond. To obtain the other legendary, you must trade with a player who owns the opposing version. Alternatively, in Pokémon Platinum, you can catch both.

You will find Mt. Coronet directly east of Eterna City, which you can access after obtaining your second gym badge. However, to reach the Spear Pillar located within, you must first defeat the fifth gym leader.

Arceus was originally distributed through limited-time, exclusive events. To obtain Arceus now, you typically need to rely on methods such as hacking, glitching, or trading with another player.