Palafin
TL;DR. Palafin is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 457. This Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation.
This Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation.
Stat spread.
Total of 457. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Palafin in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Palafin reaches 1,927 CP at level 40 and 2,205 CP as a best buddy.
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Palafin in competitive play.
Palafin is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Palafin.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Palafin, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Palafin?
Palafin is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Palafin weak to?
Palafin takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Palafin resistant to?
Palafin resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Palafin evolve?
Palafin evolves from Finizen (Level 38). Palafin is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Palafin from?
Palafin was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0964.
What are Palafin's base stats?
Palafin has HP 100, Attack 70, Defense 72, Special Attack 53, Special Defense 62, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 457.
What are Palafin's abilities?
Palafin can have the ability Zero To Hero.
Is Palafin legendary or mythical?
No. Palafin is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Palafin's best stat?
Palafin's highest base stat is HP at 100, which ranks 13th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Palafin good?
Palafin has a base stat total of 457, the 492nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 73rd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Palafin as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Palafin is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Palafin vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Palafin | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 70 | +30 |
| Attack | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Defense | 72 | 72 | +0 |
| Special Attack | 53 | 71 | -18 |
| Special Defense | 62 | 69 | -7 |
| Speed | 100 | 66 | +34 |
| Total | 457 | 420 | +37 |
Palafin appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Palafin is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Palafin isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Palafin is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Palafin appears in 1 episode.
From HZ060 (2024-08-09) through HZ060 (2024-08-09).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Palafin card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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