# 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** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ubers |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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
- **Ice Punch**: 61.614%
- **Drain Punch**: 53.077%
- **Jet Punch**: 49.797%
- **Bulk Up**: 47.390%
- **Flip Turn**: 46.795%
- **Taunt**: 40.865%
- **Close Combat**: 32.664%
- **Wave Crash**: 25.309%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 12.149%
- **Liquidation**: 4.522%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 42.262%
- **Choice Band**: 40.080%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.953%
- **Life Orb**: 3.296%
- **Punching Glove**: 1.974%
- **Muscle Band**: 1.461%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.293%
- **Mystic Water**: 1.103%
- **Other**: 4.580%

## Common Teammates
- **Koraidon**: 46.973%
- **Lunala**: 39.618%
- **Glimmora**: 39.209%
- **Arceus-Ground**: 39.199%
- **Ribombee**: 38.942%
- **Kyogre**: 26.959%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9ubers-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Koraidon, Lunala, Glimmora, Arceus-Ground. 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 `252/0/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.281% 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** (42.262%).

### 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).*