Palafin (#0964) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk7067–134130–262

Def7269–136134–267

SpA5352–11599–225

SpD6260–125116–245

Spe10094–167184–328

Total457Higher than 52% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Palafin outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Zero to Hero
Transforms into its Hero Form when switching out.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUber

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#150 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Mystic Water (40.1%) · Zero to Hero (100%) · Adamant (75.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (24.6%)

Moves Jet Punch, Wave Crash, Flip Turn, Protect

Singles

#134 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (27.7%) · Zero to Hero (100%) · Adamant (77.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (42.7%)

Moves Jet Punch, Wave Crash, Flip Turn, Ice Punch

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

1.28% of teams · rank #66 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Band
Ability: Zero to Hero
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Jet Punch
Flip Turn
Wave Crash
Close Combat

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.33%
Rated 1500+1.96%
Rated 1630+1.28%
Rated 1760+0.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.28%

Moves

Jet Punch89.7%
Flip Turn77.2%
Wave Crash50.5%
Close Combat38.8%
Drain Punch36.2%
Bulk Up31%
Ice Punch28%
Outrage9.1%
Substitute7.2%
Zen Headbutt5.5%

Items

Choice Band44.4%
Leftovers26.2%
Choice Scarf15.4%
Mystic Water4.9%
Life Orb4.2%
Light Ball1.4%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe23.8%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def20.5%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe9.4%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.1%
Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.7%

Tera types

Water90.4%
Fighting3.3%
Fire3.2%
Fairy1.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Replica Team codes

Rainby Xeb41 · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
D96E6SXLN8Source

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

#0963FinizenWater
1. Level 38 in Union Circle#0964PalafinWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoFlip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

1Jet PunchThe user summons a torrent around its fist and punches at blinding speed. This move always goes first.WaterPhys60100%15

1SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

7AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

10Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

13Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

17Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

21DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

25CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

29AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

34EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

39Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

44MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

50Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

55Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

61Wave CrashThe user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Dolphin Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#292

Its physical capabilities are no different than a Finizen’s, but when its allies are in danger, it transforms and powers itself up.
Violet
This Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation.
Scarlet