# Palafin - Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palafin in Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)

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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**: 96.154%
- **Wave Crash**: 84.615%
- **Haze**: 60.256%
- **Protect**: 57.692%
- **Close Combat**: 30.769%
- **Flip Turn**: 29.487%
- **Drain Punch**: 14.103%
- **Ice Punch**: 12.821%
- **Iron Head**: 3.846%
- **Tera Blast**: 2.564%

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

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 65.385%
- **Choice Band**: 8.974%
- **Leftovers**: 7.692%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.410%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.564%
- **Life Orb**: 1.282%
- **Punching Glove**: 1.282%
- **Scope Lens**: 1.282%
- **Muscle Band**: 1.282%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.282%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Hands**: 66.667%
- **Amoonguss**: 57.692%
- **Pelipper**: 53.846%
- **Flutter Mane**: 43.590%
- **Arcanine**: 33.333%
- **Gholdengo**: 26.923%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Iron Hands, Amoonguss, Pelipper, Flutter Mane. 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, flying. Specifically, Tera water is used in 66.667% 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** (65.385%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Mystic Water), Palafin often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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