#964

Palafin Zero

water

Abilities

Zero To Hero

Height: 1.3 m (4'03")

Weight: 60.2 kg (132.7 lbs)

Base Exp: 160

Base Stats

HP100

Atk70

Def72

SpA53

SpD62

Spe100

BST457

EV Yield: 2 HP

Stat Ranges at Lv. 100

Stat

Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)

310404

Atk

130262

Def

134267

SpA

99225

SpD

116245

Spe

184328

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info

Generation: IX (Paldea)
Color: Blue
Shape: Fish
Habitat: Unknown
Growth Rate: Slow
Capture Rate: 45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups: Ground, Water2
Hatch Counter: 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
Base Experience: 160
EV Yield: 2 HP
Height: 1.3 m (4'03")
Weight: 60.2 kg (132.7 lbs)

Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor—

fir½

wat½

ele2

gra2

ice½

fig—

poi—

gro—

fly—

psy—

bug—

roc—

gho—

dra—

dar—

ste½

fai—

Weak to: Electric, Grass

Resists: Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Abilities

Zero To Hero

Transforms into its Hero Form when switching out.

Evolution Chain

Finizen

wat

Palafin

Pokedex Entries2 entries

Generation IX

Scarlet

This Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation.

Violet

Its physical capabilities are no different than a Finizen’s, but when its allies are in danger, it transforms and powers itself up.

Moves (Gen 9)68 moves

Level Up

17 moves

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Evo	Flip TurnSTAB	wat	P	60	100%	20
1	Supersonic	nor	N	—	55%	20
1	Water GunSTAB	wat	S	40	100%	25
1	Jet PunchSTAB	wat	P	60	100%	15
7	Astonish	gho	P	30	100%	15
10	Focus Energy	nor	N	—	—	30
13	Aqua JetSTAB	wat	P	40	100%	20
17	Double Hit	nor	P	35	90%	10
21	DiveSTAB	wat	P	80	100%	10
25	Charm	fai	N	—	100%	20
29	Acrobatics	fly	P	55	100%	15
34	Encore	nor	N	—	100%	5
39	Aqua TailSTAB	wat	P	90	90%	10
44	Mist	ice	N	—	—	30
50	Hydro PumpSTAB	wat	S	110	80%	5
55	Focus Punch	fig	P	150	100%	20
61	Wave CrashSTAB	wat	P	120	100%	10

TM / HM

51 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Acrobatics	fly	P	55	100%	15
Agility	psy	N	—	—	30
Aura Sphere	fig	S	80	—	20
Blizzard	ice	S	110	70%	5
Body Slam	nor	P	85	100%	15
Bulk Up	fig	N	—	—	20
Charm	fai	N	—	100%	20
Chilling WaterSTAB	wat	S	50	100%	20
Close Combat	fig	P	120	100%	5
Disarming Voice	fai	S	40	—	15
Drain Punch	fig	P	75	100%	10
Draining Kiss	fai	S	50	100%	10
Encore	nor	N	—	100%	5
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Facade	nor	P	70	100%	20
Fling	dar	P	—	100%	10
Flip TurnSTAB	wat	P	60	100%	20
Focus Blast	fig	S	120	70%	5
Focus Punch	fig	P	150	100%	20
Giga Impact	nor	P	150	90%	5
Grass Knot	gra	S	—	100%	20
Hard Press	ste	P	0	100%	10
Haze	ice	N	—	—	30
Helping Hand	nor	N	—	—	20
Hydro PumpSTAB	wat	S	110	80%	5
Hyper Beam	nor	S	150	90%	5
Hyper Voice	nor	S	90	100%	10
Ice Beam	ice	S	90	100%	10
Ice Punch	ice	P	75	100%	15
Icy Wind	ice	S	55	95%	15
Iron Head	ste	P	80	100%	15
LiquidationSTAB	wat	P	85	100%	10
Outrage	dra	P	120	100%	10
Protect	nor	N	—	—	10
Psych Up	nor	N	—	—	10
Rain Dance	wat	N	—	—	5
Rest	psy	N	—	—	5
Reversal	fig	P	—	100%	15
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
SurfSTAB	wat	S	90	100%	15
Swift	nor	S	60	—	20
Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
Taunt	dar	N	—	100%	20
Tera Blast	nor	S	80	100%	10
Throat Chop	dar	P	80	100%	15
Water PulseSTAB	wat	S	60	100%	20
WaterfallSTAB	wat	P	80	100%	15
WhirlpoolSTAB	wat	S	35	85%	15
Zen Headbutt	psy	P	80	90%	15

Pokedex Numbers

National#964

Paldea#292

Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

watWave Crash120 powP

watHydro Pump110 powS

watAqua Tail90 powP

watSurf90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

figFocus Punch150 powP

norGiga Impact150 powP

norHyper Beam150 powS

figClose Combat120 powP

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Tools for Palafin Zero

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About Palafin Zero

Palafin Zero is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea). This Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation. Palafin Zero stands 1.3 m (4'03") tall and weighs 60.2 kg (132.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Palafin Zero Base Stats

Palafin Zero has a base stat total of 457, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is HP at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 53 (below average). Palafin Zero is fast with a base Speed of 100.

Palafin Zero Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Water-type, Palafin Zero is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Palafin Zero 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Palafin Zero Abilities

Palafin Zero's abilities include Zero To Hero. Zero To Hero transforms into its Hero Form when switching out.

Palafin Zero Moves & Learnset

Palafin Zero can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 51 via TM/HM. Its strongest STAB moves include Wave Crash (Water, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Palafin Zero can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).

Training Palafin Zero

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Palafin Zero can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Palafin Zero yields 2 HP EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Palafin Zero belongs to the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Palafin Zero is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Finizen → Palafin).

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