# Palafin-Hero - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Palafin-Hero)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Palafin-Hero
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 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**: 50.818%
- **Wave Crash**: 43.558%
- **Flip Turn**: 32.618%
- **Protect**: 25.256%
- **Close Combat**: 6.544%
- **Haze**: 6.033%
- **Ice Punch**: 4.703%
- **Drain Punch**: 3.067%
- **Bulk Up**: 2.863%
- **Liquidation**: 0.613%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 3.170%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 4.703%
- **Life Orb**: 2.863%
- **Clear Amulet**: 1.636%
- **Leftovers**: 1.125%
- **Mystic Water**: 1.022%
- **Eject Pack**: 0.920%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.613%
- **Figy Berry**: 0.307%
- **Eject Button**: 0.102%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.102%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 51.840%
- **Pelipper**: 28.528%
- **Sinistcha**: 26.483%
- **Kingambit**: 26.380%
- **Froslass**: 26.278%
- **Clefable**: 23.620%

## FAQ for Palafin-Hero in championspreview-1760

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

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

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

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palafin-Hero?
Palafin-Hero is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (3.170%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (4.703%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin-Hero?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Palafin-Hero often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Palafin-Hero?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 160 |
| Defense | 97 |
| Sp. Atk | 106 |
| Sp. Def | 87 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **650** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*