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 is weak to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Palafin can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Cyclizar deals 52-62% with Draco Meteor.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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 CyclizarResists Water, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, sheds status via Shed Skin DragonNormal | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Palafin View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin18-21% U Turn17-20% Knock Off16-18% Draco Meteor52-62% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Palafin View Cinderace builds →U Turn27-32% Sucker Punch27-32% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityBeadsofruin ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Palafin View Chi-Yu builds →Heat Wave34-40% Dark Pulse58-69% Snarl40-47% Overheat47-55% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Palafin best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Jet Punch
- Ice Punch
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Jet Punch
- Wave Crash
- Flip Turn
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 FinizenCasseroya Lake - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlyCasseroya Lake - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlyEast Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlyEast Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Cave18%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Cave18%EarlyNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlyNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlySouth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlySouth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlyWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Water18%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-42 Route18%Early
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.
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.
Best way to handle Palafin: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric and Grass-type attackers hit hardest.
Palafin joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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