# Palafin - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palafin in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Jet Punch**: 6.295%
- **Wave Crash**: 4.964%
- **Protect**: 3.269%
- **Close Combat**: 1.211%
- **Flip Turn**: 1.090%
- **Haze**: 0.726%
- **Drain Punch**: 0.484%
- **Bulk Up**: 0.363%
- **Struggle**: 0.121%
- **Taunt**: 0.121%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 0.121%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 0.484%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.484%
- **Mystic Water**: 0.363%
- **Clear Amulet**: 0.242%
- **Leftovers**: 0.242%
- **Choice Band**: 0.121%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 45.884%
- **Clefable**: 35.351%
- **Kingambit**: 34.504%
- **Arcanine-Hisui**: 31.719%
- **Froslass**: 30.993%
- **Kommo-o**: 28.450%

## Featured Teams with Palafin

### Team 1 by Rheiyne
*Record: 11 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Palafin, Kingambit, Arcanine-Hisui, Sinistcha, Sneasler

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Jet Punch, Wave Crash, Close Combat, Protect

### Team 2 by Kotori
*Record: 10 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Politoed, Gengar, Incineroar, Palafin, Whimsicott, Kommo-O

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Wave Crash, Jet Punch, Close Combat, Protect

### Team 3 by ZoryaPet
*Record: 8 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Arcanine-Hisui, Kingambit, Palafin, Clefable, Kommo-O

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Jet Punch, Wave Crash, Close Combat, Protect

### Team 4 by Beepo
*Record: 8 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Sinistcha, Garchomp, Sneasler, Palafin, Floette-Eternal

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Wave Crash, Jet Punch, Icy Wind, Protect

### Team 5 by emuki11
*Record: 7 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar, Palafin, Corviknight, Sneasler, Emboar, Sinistcha

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Flip Turn, Wave Crash, Close Combat, Throat Chop

### Team 6 by StormVGC
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Palafin, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Raichu, Dragonite, Lucario

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Wave Crash, Jet Punch, Bulk Up, Protect

### Team 7 by LiamJVGC
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Palafin, Typhlosion-Hisui, Gengar, Weavile, Sylveon, Hydreigon

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Wave Crash, Flip Turn, Close Combat, Jet Punch

### Team 8 by Ponka
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Arcanine-Hisui, Kingambit, Palafin, Clefable, Kommo-O

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Jet Punch, Wave Crash, Close Combat, Protect

### Team 9 by Evelyie
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Palafin, Sneasler, Incineroar, Garchomp, Froslass, Vivillon

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Wave Crash, Jet Punch, Flip Turn, Protect

### Team 10 by ErPokeG
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Incineroar, Gallade, Whimsicott, Dragonite, Palafin

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Flip Turn, Wave Crash, Jet Punch, Close Combat


## FAQ for Palafin in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Palafin?
The most common moves for Palafin are Jet Punch, Wave Crash, Protect, Close Combat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Incineroar, Clefable, Kingambit, Arcanine-Hisui. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Palafin?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Palafin?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palafin?
Palafin is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (0.121%) and the item **Life Orb** (0.484%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Palafin often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the championspreview-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Palafin?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 72 |
| Sp. Atk | 53 |
| Sp. Def | 62 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **457** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Palafin on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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