Type matchups
Damage Palafin takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Palafin has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 72
- Sp. Atk
- 53
- Sp. Def
- 62
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 457
Palafin has a base stat total of 457, higher than 47% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). With Attack (70) well above Sp. Atk (53), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 72 Defense and 62 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Palafin's only ability is Zero to Hero.
How to beat Palafin
Palafin takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Palafin is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Finizen → Palafin), evolving from Finizen.
Best counters to Palafin
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Palafin weak to?
As a Water type, Palafin takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Palafin resistant to?
Palafin resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Palafin?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Palafin with super-effective attacks.