# Palafin - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## 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 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Palafin.

## Common Moves
- **Wave Crash**: 98.361%
- **Jet Punch**: 96.721%
- **Protect**: 68.852%
- **Close Combat**: 54.098%
- **Flip Turn**: 40.984%
- **Bulk Up**: 6.557%
- **Ice Punch**: 6.557%
- **Haze**: 6.557%
- **Drain Punch**: 4.918%
- **Encore**: 3.279%

## Common Abilities
- **Zero to Hero**: 96.721%
- **Zero to Hero**: 3.279%

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 73.770%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.836%
- **Leftovers**: 6.557%
- **Lum Berry**: 6.557%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.639%
- **Mystery Berry**: 1.639%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 57.377%
- **Sinistcha**: 39.344%
- **Sneasler**: 27.869%
- **Froslass**: 26.230%
- **Kingambit**: 26.230%
- **Kommo-O**: 26.230%

## Featured Teams with Palafin

### Team 1 by Rheiyne
*Record: 11 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**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*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**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*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**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*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

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

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

### Team 5 by Asteriio
*Record: 7 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69d537610e548b5c2fbe5b3f*

**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 6 by emuki11
*Record: 7 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**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 7 by brzysama
*Record: 5 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Incineroar, Kingambit, Whimsicott, Palafin, Floette

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

### Team 8 by Nivyboy01
*Record: 5 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

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

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

### Team 9 by othunder21
*Record: 5 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Kommo-O, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Sneasler, Palafin

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

### Team 10 by Miguelowned
*Record: 5 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

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

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


## FAQ for Palafin in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Palafin?
The most common moves for Palafin are Wave Crash, Jet Punch, 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, Sinistcha, Sneasler, Froslass. 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 **Zero to Hero** (96.721%) and the item **Mystic Water** (73.770%).

### 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 Tournament 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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