# Palafin - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Palafin builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Palafin Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 45.936% |
| **Record** | 299-352-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Jet Punch**: 94.805%
- **Wave Crash**: 90.909%
- **Protect**: 75.325%
- **Close Combat**: 44.156%
- **Flip Turn**: 35.065%
- **Ice Punch**: 16.883%
- **Bulk Up**: 15.584%
- **Throat Chop**: 11.688%
- **Drain Punch**: 7.792%
- **Haze**: 2.597%

## Common Abilities
- **Zero to Hero**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 59.740%
- **Leftovers**: 15.584%
- **Choice Scarf**: 10.390%
- **Life Orb**: 9.091%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.299%
- **White Herb**: 1.299%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.299%
- **Quick Claw**: 1.299%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 40.260%
- **Pelipper**: 28.571%
- **Kingambit**: 28.571%
- **Sneasler**: 23.377%
- **Sinistcha**: 20.779%
- **Archaludon**: 15.584%

## Featured Teams with Palafin

### Team 1 by AustinMcballs
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a32dc152d97f3b0c26188d3*

**Pokemon**: Clefable, Froslass-Mega, Palafin, Aerodactyl-Mega, Garchomp, Kingambit

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


## FAQ for Palafin in championstournaments-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 team partners for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Incineroar, Pelipper, Kingambit, Sneasler. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Palafin weak to and resistant against?
Palafin is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 **Zero to Hero** (100.000%) and the item **Mystic Water** (59.740%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Mystic Water), Palafin often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-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/championstournaments/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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