# Palafin - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Ubers

> Find the best Palafin builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Ubers. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Palafin Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Ubers (`gen9ubers`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ubers |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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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## 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**: 88.777%
- **Close Combat**: 58.894%
- **Wave Crash**: 55.990%
- **Flip Turn**: 49.460%
- **Ice Punch**: 42.122%
- **Drain Punch**: 23.151%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 17.460%
- **Bulk Up**: 16.170%
- **Throat Chop**: 10.479%
- **Liquidation**: 8.358%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 62.588%
- **Leftovers**: 10.855%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.341%
- **Light Ball**: 4.780%
- **Mystic Water**: 3.927%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.032%
- **Life Orb**: 2.363%
- **Punching Glove**: 2.189%
- **Other**: 2.924%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 37.360%
- **Flutter Mane**: 24.171%
- **Koraidon**: 23.086%
- **Arceus-Fairy**: 21.848%
- **Eternatus**: 19.488%
- **Ho-Oh**: 19.150%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9ubers-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Kyogre, Flutter Mane, Koraidon, Arceus-Fairy. 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?
The top build for Palafin features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 31.485% 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 **Choice Band** (62.588%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Palafin often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** 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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