# Palafin - Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palafin in Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals)

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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**: 98.734%
- **Wave Crash**: 86.076%
- **Haze**: 78.481%
- **Flip Turn**: 50.633%
- **Protect**: 39.241%
- **Ice Punch**: 13.924%
- **Drain Punch**: 10.127%
- **Close Combat**: 7.595%
- **Bulk Up**: 5.063%
- **Tera Blast**: 2.532%

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

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 75.949%
- **Choice Band**: 8.861%
- **Safety Goggles**: 3.797%
- **Punching Glove**: 2.532%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.532%
- **Figy Berry**: 1.266%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.266%
- **Razor Claw**: 1.266%
- **Scope Lens**: 1.266%
- **Covert Cloak**: 1.266%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 84.810%
- **Amoonguss**: 78.481%
- **Gholdengo**: 70.886%
- **Kingambit**: 60.759%
- **Salamence**: 48.101%
- **Tauros-Paldea-Blaze**: 11.749%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Pelipper, Amoonguss, Gholdengo, Kingambit. 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 grass, water, steel. Specifically, Tera grass is used in 55.696% 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 the ability **Zero to Hero** (100.000%) and the item **Mystic Water** (75.949%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Mystic Water), Palafin often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals) - 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).*