# Palafin - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palafin in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Jet Punch**: 13.032%
- **Drain Punch**: 3.641%
- **Bulk Up**: 3.565%
- **Close Combat**: 2.300%
- **Wave Crash**: 1.878%
- **Taunt**: 1.495%
- **Flip Turn**: 1.035%
- **Ice Punch**: 1.035%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 26.102%
- **Glimmora**: 21.426%
- **Chien-Pao**: 20.621%
- **Flutter Mane**: 17.900%
- **Roaring Moon**: 15.791%
- **Iron Bundle**: 15.370%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Glimmora, Chien-Pao, Flutter Mane. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Palafin?
The most common Tera Types for Palafin are water. Specifically, Tera water is used in 2.338% of builds.

### 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/gen9ou/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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