# Palafin - Gen 9 Ubers Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Ubers (`gen9ubers`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ubers |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ubers/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ubers)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers)

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## Common Moves
- **Drain Punch**: 59.274%
- **Bulk Up**: 54.942%
- **Taunt**: 51.493%
- **Liquidation**: 51.117%
- **Jet Punch**: 45.012%
- **Flip Turn**: 38.911%
- **Wave Crash**: 35.500%
- **Ice Punch**: 21.333%
- **Close Combat**: 20.228%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 13.293%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 52.840%
- **Choice Band**: 36.805%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.652%
- **Life Orb**: 2.762%
- **Other**: 3.942%

## Common Teammates
- **Koraidon**: 67.479%
- **Arceus-Ground**: 49.682%
- **Glimmora**: 48.979%
- **Ribombee**: 48.606%
- **Lunala**: 48.258%
- **Kyogre**: 30.146%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9ubers-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Koraidon, Arceus-Ground, Glimmora, Ribombee. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 47.985% 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** (52.840%).

### 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 gen9ubers-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/gen9ubers/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ubers) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ubers) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*