# Palafin - VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palafin in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2024regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)

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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**: 96.863%
- **Wave Crash**: 95.113%
- **Protect**: 61.742%
- **Flip Turn**: 42.223%
- **Taunt**: 41.794%
- **Drain Punch**: 24.771%
- **Close Combat**: 22.969%
- **Other**: 14.526%

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

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 45.723%
- **Choice Band**: 18.727%
- **Life Orb**: 15.207%
- **Clear Amulet**: 10.185%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.848%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.930%
- **Other**: 3.380%

## Common Teammates
- **Farigiraf**: 40.661%
- **Incineroar**: 35.944%
- **Gholdengo**: 33.831%
- **Amoonguss**: 32.798%
- **Hydrapple**: 32.589%
- **Volcarona**: 32.503%

## FAQ for Palafin in gen9vgc2024regf-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Farigiraf, Incineroar, Gholdengo, Amoonguss. 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 `132/252/4/0/4/116`. This configuration accounts for 31.545% 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 **Mystic Water** (45.723%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Mystic Water), Palafin often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regf-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/gen9vgc2024regf/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regf) - 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).*