# Palafin - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A

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

## Best Palafin Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | 50.122% |
| **Record** | 205-204-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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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**: 96.748%
- **Wave Crash**: 95.824%
- **Protect**: 91.580%
- **Bulk Up**: 61.001%
- **Flip Turn**: 19.552%
- **Close Combat**: 15.581%
- **Other**: 19.714%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 50.210%
- **Mystic Water**: 39.886%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.487%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.021%
- **Other**: 2.396%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 79.067%
- **Sneasler**: 67.521%
- **Kingambit**: 63.456%
- **Floette-Mega**: 62.880%
- **Dragonite**: 39.896%
- **Sinistcha**: 14.431%

## 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 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


## FAQ for Palafin in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Incineroar, Sneasler, Kingambit, Floette-Mega. 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?
The top build for Palafin features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `32/31/1/0/2/0`. This configuration accounts for 45.358% of competitive builds.

### 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 **Leftovers** (50.210%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Palafin often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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