# Palafin - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Palafin builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Palafin Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss/Palafin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Palafin
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Jet Punch**: 90.6%
- **Flip Turn**: 65.6%
- **Wave Crash**: 52.1%
- **Ice Punch**: 43.8%
- **Drain Punch**: 40.6%
- **Encore**: 38.5%
- **Bulk Up**: 27.1%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 17.7%
- **Tera Blast**: 11.5%
- **Focus Energy**: 8.3%

## Common Abilities
- **Zero to Hero**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 37.5%
- **Choice Band**: 20.8%
- **Mystic Water**: 16.7%
- **Punching Glove**: 8.3%
- **Life Orb**: 8.3%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.3%
- **Scope Lens**: 2.1%

## Common Teammates
- **Grimmsnarl**: undefined%
- **Chien-Pao**: undefined%
- **Scizor**: undefined%
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Koraidon**: undefined%
- **Kyogre**: undefined%

## FAQ for Palafin in homebss-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Palafin?
Palafin is frequently paired with Grimmsnarl, Chien-Pao, Scizor, Miraidon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Palafin weak to and resistant against?
Palafin is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Palafin?
The most common Tera Types for Palafin are Water, Fairy, Dragon. Specifically, Tera Water is used in 78.6% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Palafin?
The most common nature for Palafin is **Adamant**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palafin?
Palafin is most effectively run with the ability **Zero to Hero** (100.0%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (37.5%).

### What is the most common role for Palafin?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Palafin often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the homebss-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/homebss/Palafin) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebss) - Build teams with Palafin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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