Palafin is a Water-type from Gen 9. Only weak to Electric and Grass. 100 base HP is its best stat. Known as the Dolphin Pokemon. It clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark.
Raw HP carries Palafin's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Atk barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Dolphin Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon’s ancient genes have awakened. It is now so extraordinarily strong that it can easily lift a cruise ship with one fin.
This hero of the ocean swims at a speed of 50 knots and saves drowning people and Pokémon.
Palafin Weakness
GoodPalafin is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Palafin can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Evolved from Finizen. Palafin is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+32 over Finizen), and Palafin peaks at 457 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Palafin to get Finizen eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups.
the remaining moves gives Palafin answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Zerotohero mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Palafin Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Jet Punch
- Ice Punch
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Aqua Tail and Hydro Pump bring the raw damage. But Palafin also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Finizen first, not Palafin. Finizen appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Palafin in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Palafin starts with Finizen at Lv. 15-42 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FinizenEASYCasseroya Lake - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYEast Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYEast Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYEast Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyCaveEASYNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYNorth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYSouth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyWaterEASYWest Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4218%EarlyRoute
Step 2Palafin ✓
We rate Palafin C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 457 BST, it fits the pivot role. Base 100 HP stands out.
Finizen evolves into Palafin at level 38. Palafin is the fully evolved form. It sits at 457 BST in its evolved form.
Zero To Hero is the go-to ability for Palafin. It transforms into its Hero Form when switching out. It's Palafin's only available ability.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Palafin is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Palafin can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Palafin joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A