# 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** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | 50.791% |
| **Record** | 353-342 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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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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
- **Jet Punch**: 96.350%
- **Wave Crash**: 90.511%
- **Protect**: 79.562%
- **Flip Turn**: 49.635%
- **Close Combat**: 41.606%
- **Bulk Up**: 9.489%
- **Ice Punch**: 8.759%
- **Drain Punch**: 5.839%
- **Encore**: 5.109%
- **Taunt**: 2.920%

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

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 77.372%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.759%
- **Leftovers**: 5.109%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.380%
- **White Herb**: 2.190%
- **Wacan Berry**: 0.730%
- **Black Glasses**: 0.730%
- **Twisted Spoon**: 0.730%

## Common Teammates
- **Sneasler**: 36.496%
- **Pelipper**: 34.307%
- **Incineroar**: 32.117%
- **Archaludon**: 31.387%
- **Sinistcha**: 24.818%
- **Kingambit**: 23.358%

## Featured Teams with Palafin

### Team 1 by N8_dawgg
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6a1203df0f6c1f089985f8ad*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Palafin, Sneasler, Kingambit, Rotom-Wash, Aerodactyl-Mega

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

### Team 2 by Yegorushhka
*Record: 8-2*
*Event: limitless-69fdf14b461536448f7a7940*

**Pokemon**: Manectric-Mega, Sylveon, Palafin, Archaludon, Pelipper, Klefki

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

### Team 3 by Lord_Jay
*Record: 5-1*
*Event: limitless-6a08f793dfbdf089cbbdbbf4*

**Pokemon**: Meowscarada, Tinkaton, Volcarona, Ampharos-Mega, Gyarados, Palafin

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

### Team 4 by Everett98
*Record: 8-2*
*Event: limitless-69f8714be23aab068aada743*

**Pokemon**: Scizor, Archaludon, Pelipper, Venusaur-Mega, Palafin, Sableye

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

### Team 5 by Zinogrine_89
*Record: 3-1*
*Event: limitless-69fd8dec2b59cd9b66b26bb3*

**Pokemon**: Volcarona, Froslass-Mega, Glaceon, Palafin, Pelipper, Archaludon

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Jet Punch, Drain Punch, Ice Punch, Flip Turn


## 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, Flip Turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Sneasler, Pelipper, Incineroar, Archaludon. 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** (100.000%) and the item **Mystic Water** (77.372%).

### 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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