# Palafin - Teal Mask VGC 2023 Resultaion Set E Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palafin in Teal Mask VGC 2023 Resultaion Set E. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Teal Mask VGC 2023 Resultaion Set E (`gen9vgc2023regulatione`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regulatione |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regulatione/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regulatione/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Teal Mask VGC 2023 Resultaion Set E Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regulatione)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regulatione](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regulatione)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Palafin.

## Common Moves
- **Jet Punch**: 99.910%
- **Protect**: 78.200%
- **Drain Punch**: 54.392%
- **Ice Punch**: 54.392%
- **Flip Turn**: 35.886%
- **Wave Crash**: 31.611%
- **Close Combat**: 30.501%
- **Other**: 15.107%

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

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 54.392%
- **Assault Vest**: 21.494%
- **Weakness Policy**: 13.908%
- **Mystic Water**: 8.715%
- **Other**: 1.490%

## Common Teammates
- **Chi-Yu**: 83.347%
- **Flutter Mane**: 63.073%
- **Iron Hands**: 61.852%
- **Ting-Lu**: 54.657%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 54.466%
- **Armarouge**: 22.490%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9vgc2023regulatione-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Chi-Yu, Flutter Mane, Iron Hands, Ting-Lu. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `76/252/4/0/20/156`. This configuration accounts for 54.392% 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 **Life Orb** (54.392%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Palafin often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2023regulatione-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/gen9vgc2023regulatione/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Teal Mask VGC 2023 Resultaion Set E Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regulatione) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regulatione) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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