# Palafin - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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**: 92.827%
- **Wave Crash**: 90.241%
- **Protect**: 78.607%
- **Close Combat**: 46.165%
- **Flip Turn**: 42.500%
- **Drain Punch**: 13.472%
- **Ice Punch**: 11.684%
- **Bulk Up**: 8.094%
- **Other**: 16.410%

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

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 78.388%
- **Choice Scarf**: 11.620%
- **Leftovers**: 5.462%
- **Other**: 4.530%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 54.316%
- **Sinistcha**: 45.230%
- **Kingambit**: 36.841%
- **Sneasler**: 33.989%
- **Froslass-Mega**: 24.672%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 24.442%

## Featured Teams with Palafin

### Team 1 by Vgcorner
*Record: 13 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c30ae236f5b5c303dbce1c*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Palafin, Pelipper, Incineroar, Maushold, Hydreigon

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

### Team 2 by Noah Earlenbaugh
*Record: 10-3*
*Event: vr-champions-arena*

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

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

### Team 3 by WeAreToast
*Record: 12 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c30ae236f5b5c303dbce1c*

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

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

### Team 4 by agniso
*Record: 10 - 1 - 0*
*Event: 69cad130d478313a15a378d4*

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

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

### Team 5 by WeAreToast
*Record: 8 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d57b420e548b5c2fbe5eed*

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

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

### Team 6 by Guerra
*Record: 10 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69d18b350e548b5c2fbe3486*

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Palafin, Rotom-Heat, Sneasler, Kingambit, Sinistcha

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Wave Crash, Jet Punch, Close Combat, 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, 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, Kingambit, Sneasler. 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 `32/32/0/0/0/2`. This configuration accounts for 10.177% 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 **Mystic Water** (78.388%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Mystic Water), Palafin often functions as a **tactical** 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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