Palafin is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 457. In Pokémon Champions it’s #150 on the Doubles ladder and #134 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.3 m 4′03″
- Weight
- 60.2 kg 132.7 lbs
- Base stat total
- 457 Higher than 52% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Mystic Water · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Hero Form Palafin is a Water-type form of Palafin, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 650. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.8 m 5′11″
- Weight
- 97.4 kg 214.7 lbs
- Base stat total
- 650 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Its physical capabilities are no different than a Finizen’s, but when its allies are in danger, it transforms and powers itself up.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Palafin outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
If this Pokémon is a Palafin in Zero Form, switching out has it change to Hero Form.
Everything about Zero to Hero →
Competitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#150 of 262 used
Mystic Water (40.1%) · (100.0%) · Adamant (75.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (24.6%)
Singles
#134 of 262 used
Choice Scarf (27.7%) · (100.0%) · Adamant (77.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (42.7%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.5% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.5% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.4% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20261.9% of teams · rank #71 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 2,700 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
1.4% of teams · rank #88 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1,239 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.8% of teams · rank #101 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 121 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
1.1% of teams · rank #84 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 8 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 8 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.9%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.8%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin1.1%
Moves
- Flip Turn75.8%
- Jet Punch71.4%
- Wave Crash66.3%
- Ice Punch46.4%
- Close Combat43.0%
- Drain Punch28.7%
- Bulk Up19.3%
- Zen Headbutt5.6%
Items
- Mystic Water25.7%
- Choice Scarf23.9%
Life Orb15.4%
Leftovers9.6%
Eject Button4.3%
Rocky Helmet4.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe43.5%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe16.3%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def5.9%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD3.4%
These 4 cover 69.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Golisopod-Mega21.0%
Gholdengo15.4%
Baxcalibur-Mega13.3%
Salamence-Mega12.0%
Kingambit11.3%
Lucario-Mega-Z11.2%
Moves
- Jet Punch76.6%
- Flip Turn71.9%
- Wave Crash67.1%
- Ice Punch48.4%
- Close Combat41.9%
- Drain Punch29.4%
- Bulk Up24.8%
- Encore4.7%
Items
- Mystic Water27.4%
- Choice Scarf22.9%
- Leftovers13.8%
- Life Orb13.7%
- Eject Button5.1%
Sitrus Berry5.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe41.5%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe15.2%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def7.6%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe4.4%
These 4 cover 68.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega25.7%
- Gholdengo15.5%
- Salamence-Mega12.5%
- Kingambit12.2%
Blaziken-Mega11.7%
Rillaboom11.7%
Moves
- Jet Punch82.7%
- Flip Turn71.8%
- Wave Crash62.4%
- Ice Punch55.6%
- Close Combat38.7%
- Bulk Up30.8%
- Drain Punch26.5%
- Encore12.7%
Items
- Mystic Water37.7%
- Choice Scarf19.4%
- Leftovers18.1%
- Sitrus Berry7.1%
- Life Orb5.1%
- Eject Button3.9%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe42.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def10.6%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.4%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD6.8%
These 4 cover 68.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega31.5%
- Blaziken-Mega23.5%
- Gholdengo19.5%
- Rillaboom16.4%
Pawmot15.8%- Baxcalibur-Mega13.8%
Moves
- Jet Punch85.6%
- Flip Turn69.3%
- Ice Punch57.0%
- Wave Crash52.8%
- Bulk Up41.5%
- Close Combat38.6%
- Drain Punch22.5%
- Encore17.6%
Items
- Mystic Water51.3%
- Leftovers23.7%
- Choice Scarf12.6%
- Sitrus Berry3.9%
Expert Belt2.3%
Muscle Band1.6%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe35.7%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def24.4%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD12.9%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.2%
These 4 cover 78.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Blaziken-Mega35.2%
- Golisopod-Mega33.4%
- Gholdengo26.5%
- Baxcalibur-Mega22.0%
- Salamence-Mega21.0%
Annihilape20.0%
0.9% of teams · rank #94 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 28,247 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #100 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 10,265 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #105 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 1,041 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #102 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 56 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 56 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Mystic Water
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.9%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.6%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.4%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.4%
Moves
- Wave Crash71.9%
- Jet Punch70.0%
- Flip Turn64.7%
- Protect49.3%
- Close Combat45.3%
- Ice Punch28.0%
- Drain Punch19.6%
- Bulk Up10.8%
Items
- Mystic Water37.4%
- Choice Scarf23.8%
- Life Orb18.3%
- Leftovers6.5%
- Sitrus Berry2.3%
- Eject Button2.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe38.2%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe12.6%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe4.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD3.0%
These 4 cover 58.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom36.5%
Incineroar31.8%- Salamence-Mega16.5%
Pelipper14.5%
Sneasler13.9%- Golisopod-Mega13.7%
Moves
- Wave Crash80.5%
- Jet Punch77.8%
- Protect57.4%
- Flip Turn55.9%
- Close Combat44.9%
- Ice Punch25.7%
- Drain Punch16.4%
- Bulk Up11.8%
Items
- Mystic Water42.3%
- Choice Scarf22.6%
- Life Orb17.0%
- Leftovers7.7%
- Eject Button2.1%
- Sitrus Berry1.9%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe29.5%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.5%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe6.3%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD4.3%
These 4 cover 51.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom46.6%
- Incineroar40.6%
- Salamence-Mega19.3%
- Gholdengo15.9%
- Golisopod-Mega14.9%
- Sneasler14.8%
Moves
- Wave Crash86.2%
- Jet Punch84.3%
- Protect69.1%
- Close Combat44.7%
- Flip Turn41.5%
- Ice Punch20.4%
- Drain Punch17.1%
- Bulk Up16.6%
Items
- Mystic Water46.5%
- Life Orb18.0%
- Choice Scarf17.4%
- Leftovers8.4%
- Eject Button3.8%
- Sitrus Berry1.5%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe21.8%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe10.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe10.0%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD3.4%
These 4 cover 46.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom55.1%
- Incineroar51.8%
- Salamence-Mega22.4%
- Gholdengo17.8%
- Golisopod-Mega15.7%
- Sneasler15.5%
Moves
- Wave Crash89.8%
- Jet Punch84.9%
- Protect74.7%
- Flip Turn40.1%
- Close Combat39.7%
- Ice Punch21.4%
- Bulk Up18.6%
- Drain Punch17.1%
Items
- Mystic Water45.9%
- Life Orb20.7%
- Choice Scarf13.4%
- Leftovers12.7%
- Eject Button1.7%
Air Balloon1.6%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe21.0%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe15.4%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe7.8%
- Adamant 26 HP / 10 Atk / 30 Spe4.2%
These 4 cover 48.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom55.9%
- Incineroar52.1%
- Salamence-Mega20.9%
Froslass-Mega19.9%- Sneasler17.7%
- Kingambit15.6%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
1.3% of teams · rank #66 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Band- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.3%
- 1500 weighting2.0%
- 1630 weighting1.3%
- 1760 weighting0.4%
Usage by month
Moves
- Jet Punch89.7%
- Flip Turn77.2%
- Wave Crash50.5%
- Close Combat38.8%
- Drain Punch36.2%
- Bulk Up31.0%
- Ice Punch28.0%
- Outrage9.1%
- Substitute7.2%
- Zen Headbutt5.5%
Items
- Choice Band44.4%
- Leftovers26.2%
- Choice Scarf15.4%
- Mystic Water4.9%
- Life Orb4.2%
Light Ball1.4%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe23.8%
- Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def20.5%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe9.4%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.1%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.7%
Tera types
- Water90.4%
- Fighting3.3%
- Fire3.2%
- Fairy1.8%
Common teammates
Kyogre43.7%
Koraidon36.6%
Flutter Mane30.3%- Pelipper22.8%
- Sneasler16.0%
Deoxys-Attack15.8%
Zamazenta-Crowned15.3%
Weezing-Galar14.7%
Checks & counters
- Koraidon55.5%
- Kyogre61.5%
Zacian-Crowned53.9%
Ho-Oh26.0%
0.6% of teams · rank #110 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Muscle Band
- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 240 HP / 112 Atk / 120 SpD / 36 Spe
- Tera Type
- Steel
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.9%
- 1500 weighting1.0%
- 1695 weighting0.6%
- 1825 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Jet Punch98.5%
- Protect63.0%
- Drain Punch51.5%
- Bulk Up47.7%
- Wave Crash46.3%
- Flip Turn41.1%
- Close Combat37.0%
- Ice Punch7.7%
- Zen Headbutt2.2%
- Icy Wind2.1%
Items
- Muscle Band40.7%
- Choice Band23.3%
- Mystic Water15.1%
- Choice Scarf6.9%
- Leftovers5.4%
Clear Amulet4.8%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 240 HP / 112 Atk / 120 SpD / 36 Spe40.7%
- Adamant 188 HP / 252 Atk / 68 Spe14.6%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe13.3%
- Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe8.9%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe6.6%
Tera types
- Steel40.8%
- Water29.4%
- Fighting17.9%
- Grass9.5%
Common teammates
- Rillaboom58.7%
- Incineroar43.7%
Volcarona38.6%- Weezing-Galar38.5%
Tinkaton37.9%
Iron Hands19.7%- Pelipper14.5%
Gouging Fire14.4%
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Replica Team codes
- Rainby Xeb41 · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
D96E6SXLN8Source
In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.
Evolution
#0963FinizenWater- Level 38 in Union Circle#0964PalafinWater
- #0963FinizenWater
- Level 38 in Union Circle#0964PalafinWater
Moves
Level up 17
| Evo | Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Water | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jet PunchUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 7 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 13 | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 17 | Double HitHits 2 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 21 | DiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| 34 | EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| 39 | Aqua TailNo additional effect. | Water | Phys | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 44 | MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 50 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 55 | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| 61 | Wave CrashHas 33% recoil. | Water | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 51
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM19 | Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Fairy | Spec | 40 | — | 15 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM37 | Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt. | Fairy | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM64 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM69 | Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM73 | Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM99 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM112 | Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy. | Fighting | Spec | 80 | — | 20 |
| TM117 | Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM122 | EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM156 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM158 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM167 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM192 | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM196 | Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Water | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM205 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM208 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM225 | Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Finizen is a dolphin-like Pokémon that evolves into Palafin. In its "Zero Form", Palafin is identical to Finizen in appearance except for a heart shape on its stomach.
Forms
Hero Form Palafin
In its "Hero Form", Palafin takes on a muscular, superhero-esque appearance.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Dolphin Pokémon
- Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
- Color
- Blue
- —
Its physical capabilities are no different than a Finizen’s, but when its allies are in danger, it transforms and powers itself up.
VioletThis Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Palafin
- Japanese
- イルカマン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Irukaman
- Korean
- 돌핀맨
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 海豚俠
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 海豚侠
- French
- Superdofin
- German
- Delfinator
- Spanish
- Palafin
- Italian
- Palafin
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 2 HP
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 160
- Slow
Breeding
- FieldWater 2
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Finizen: Level 38 in Union Circle.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.