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

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

## Best Palafin Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 36.842% |
| **Record** | 7-12 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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**: 33.333%
- **Close Combat**: 33.333%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Talonflame**: 47.368%
- **Incineroar**: 36.842%
- **Rillaboom**: 36.842%
- **Sneasler**: 26.316%
- **Kingambit**: 26.316%
- **Floette-Eternal**: 21.053%

## Featured Teams with Palafin

### Team 1 by Mohammad Libao
*Record: 4-2*
*Event: limitless-6a94d4afabb94822375044e9*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Salamence-Mega, Rillaboom, Palafin, Gholdengo, Incineroar

**Palafin Set**:
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Wave Crash, Flip Turn, Close Combat, Protect

### Team 2 by Snowball_sage
*Record: 3-1*
*Event: limitless-6a7f315b5a30714095570103*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Pawmot, Rillaboom, Kingambit, Ceruledge, Palafin

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

### Team 3 by Shacks
*Record: 4-3*
*Event: limitless-6aa00639a4272c53be64abbd*

**Pokemon**: Mawile-Mega, Salamence-Mega, Palafin, Rillaboom, Farigiraf, Incineroar

**Palafin Set**:
- **Ability**: Zero to Hero
- **Item**: Life Orb
- **Moves**: Protect, Jet Punch, Wave Crash, Drain Punch


## FAQ for Palafin in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Palafin?
The most common moves for Palafin are Jet Punch, Close Combat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Talonflame, Incineroar, Rillaboom, 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 an unspecified ability and no data for items.

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Cannot determine role without item data.

### 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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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