Its strongest point is HP — higher than 87% of species. On the other hand, Sp. Atk — lower than 67% of species. This is the final form of its line — it does not evolve any further. In defense it has 2 weaknesses and 4 resistances at its disposal.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Strong point: HP.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Speed, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
The stats describe a physical wall — it hits weakly on both sides, but its Defense stays high. A nature does not touch HP, so extra bulk can only be added on this side.
- Impish +Def · −SpA Raises what this species uses to absorb hits, at the cost of Sp. Atk — a stat it does not use anyway.
- Hidden Power and Weather Ball still deal damage based on Sp. Atk. If either of them is going into the set, lowering Sp. Atk is no longer free.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 2
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Paldea | #292 | Scarlet / Violet |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | #964 | Champions |
Abilities
- Zero To Hero Transforms into its Hero Form when switching out.
Pokédex entry
This Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation.
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Palafin takes when it is hit by a move of each type.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Offspring can come from 305 species from the same Egg Groups (with opposite genders) or from Ditto. Below are the first 12 by Pokédex number.
The Egg hatches after 40 cycles, which is roughly 10,500 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.
Moves (66)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (51 via TM/TR) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jet Punch | Water | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 7 | Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 13 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 17 | Double Hit | Normal | Physical | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 21 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Charm | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Acrobatics | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| 34 | Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| 39 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 44 | Mist | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 55 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| 61 | Wave Crash | Water | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| — | Flip Turn | Water | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |