# Palafin - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Jet Punch**: 92.593%
- **Wave Crash**: 74.074%
- **Flip Turn**: 66.667%
- **Close Combat**: 55.556%
- **Haze**: 44.444%
- **Ice Punch**: 22.222%
- **Protect**: 22.222%
- **Drain Punch**: 7.407%
- **Bulk Up**: 7.407%
- **Facade**: 3.704%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 51.852%
- **Mystic Water**: 22.222%
- **Choice Scarf**: 11.111%
- **Leftovers**: 3.704%
- **Life Orb**: 3.704%
- **Safety Goggles**: 3.704%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.704%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 81.481%
- **Amoonguss**: 77.778%
- **Kingambit**: 59.259%
- **Gholdengo**: 55.556%
- **Dragonite**: 37.037%
- **Salamence**: 14.815%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Pelipper, Amoonguss, Kingambit, Gholdengo. 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 water, grass, steel. Specifically, Tera water is used in 77.778% 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 **Choice Band** (51.852%).

### 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 gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - 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).*