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Palafin Evolution and Hero Form

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Palafin is a Water-type Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) with a special Hero Form only seen during battle. Palafin evolves from Finizen at Lv. 38 in Co-Op mode, and is in the Field Egg Group. Learn about the Gen 9 learnset of Palafin, how to activate the Palafin Hero Form, how to get Palafin and all locations, Shiny Palafin's appearance, its base and Palafin Hero Form stats, abilities, best Tera Type and Nature, and weaknesses here.

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(#291)
Palafin ImagePalafin
(#292)
Varoom ImageVaroom
(#293)
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Palafin How to Activate Hero Form

Switch Out Palafin In Battle

Palafin can transform to its Hero Form upon switching the Pokemon out in battle either manually or with a move like Flip Turn using its ability, Zero to Hero.

When you switch back into Palafin during battle, it should be in its Hero Form. This form is only available during battle and cannot be seen in the overworld or in other scenarios.

Palafin Type, Abilities, and Weakness

Regular
Hero Form
Shiny
Shiny Hero
No. 292 Type
Palafin ImagePalafin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Abilities
Zero to Hero
No. 292.1 Type
Palafin (Hero Form) ImagePalafin (Hero Form)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Abilities
Zero to Hero
No. 292 Type
Palafin ImagePalafin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Abilities
Zero to Hero
No. 292.1 Type
Palafin (Hero Form) ImagePalafin (Hero Form)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Abilities
Zero to Hero
Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Ability Name Description
Zero to Hero When switched out, the Pokemon transforms into its Hero Form which lasts until the end of the battle.

Palafin Evolution

Palafin Evolution Line
Finizen ImageFinizen Lv. 38 in Co-Op mode
Palafin ImagePalafin

Evolve at Level 38 and in Co-Op Mode

In order for Finizen to evolve into Palafin, join Co-op Mode through the Union Circle and then level up Finizen to Lv. 38.

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Palafin Location

Evolution Exclusive Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Evolve via Co-Op Mode

Palafin is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving a Finizen. Gain enough EXP by engaging in battle and more while in Co-op Mode to evolve Finizen faster!

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Palafin Stats

Palafin Base Form and Hero Form

Base Form
Base Stats
Hero Form
Base Stats
Base Form
Lv. 50 Stats
Hero Form
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
100
82
Atk
70
471
Def
72
376
SpAtk
53
578
SpDef
62
497
Speed
100
120
Total
457
436
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
100
82
Atk
160
5
Def
97
159
SpAtk
106
130
SpDef
87
218
Speed
100
120
Total
650
36
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 207 207 175 175 160
Atk 134 122 90 81 67
Def 136 124 92 82 69
SpAtk 115 105 73 65 52
SpDef 125 114 82 73 60
Spd 167 152 120 108 94
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 207 207 175 175 160
Atk 233 212 180 162 148
Def 163 149 117 105 91
SpAtk 173 158 126 113 99
SpDef 152 139 107 96 82
Spd 167 152 120 108 94
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

Palafin Best Tera Type

All Tera Types Ranked

Normal Fire Water Grass Electric Ice
- ★★ ★★ - ★★
Fighting Poison Ground Flying Psychic Bug
- - - - -
Rock Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy
- - - -
Key ★★: Great! ★: Good

Best Tera Type for Each Moveset

Tera+STAB Attacker
Pokemon Water Type Icon
Tera Boost Coverage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon
Weakness Protection
-

Tera+STAB Attacker:
Pokemon who stack their Tera Type damage boost with STAB to get a 2x damage boost for one type.
Tera Boost Coverage:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type different from their main types to get a 1.5x boost in a new typing for greater coverage.
Weakness Protection:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type to reduce or remove one of their critical weaknesses.

Should You Terastallize Palafin?

Terastallized Pokemon gain a 1.5x damage bonus to moves of their Tera Type, while also removing weaknesses and resistances from their original typings while maintaining those typings' STAB.

Tera Types Explained

Palafin Best Nature

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Jolly Speed, SpAtk

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Palafin Egg Groups and Details

Egg Groups
EV Yield HP +2
Category TBD JP Name イルカマン
Height 1.3 m Weight 60.2 kg
Generation 9 Gender Ratio 50% / 50%

Palafin Dropped Items

Dropped Item (TM Material)

TM Material TMs Used For (Req. Amount)
Finizen Mucus Surf (3)
Hydro Pump (3)

Palafin Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power Acc.
Base Jet Punch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
Base Supersonic Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 55
Base Water Gun Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 40 100
Evo. Flip Turn Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
7 Astonish Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 30 100
10 Focus Energy Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
13 Aqua Jet Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40 100
17 Double Hit Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 35 90
21 Dive Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
25 Charm Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
29 Acrobatics Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 55 100
34 Encore Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
39 Aqua Tail Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90 90
44 Mist Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
50 Hydro Pump Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110 80
55 Focus Punch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 150 100
61 Wave Crash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100

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No. Move Type Cat Power Acc.
1 Take Down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90 85
2 Charm Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
4 Agility Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
7 Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
11 Water Pulse Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60 100
14 Acrobatics Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 55 100
19 Disarming Voice Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 40 -
22 Chilling Water Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 50 100
25 Facade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
32 Swift Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60 -
34 Icy Wind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 55 95
37 Draining Kiss Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 50 100
43 Fling Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
47 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
50 Rain Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
59 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 90
64 Bulk Up Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
66 Body Slam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85 100
69 Ice Punch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 100
70 Sleep Talk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
73 Drain Punch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 100
77 Waterfall Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
81 Grass Knot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves - 100
85 Rest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
87 Taunt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
99 Iron Head Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
103 Substitute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
110 Liquidation Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85 100
112 Aura Sphere Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80 -
117 Hyper Voice Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
122 Encore Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
123 Surf Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
130 Helping Hand Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
134 Reversal Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
135 Ice Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
142 Hydro Pump Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110 80
143 Blizzard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110 70
152 Giga Impact Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 150 90
156 Outrage Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
158 Focus Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 120 70
163 Hyper Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 150 90
167 Close Combat Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
171 Tera Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80 100
174 Haze Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
192 Focus Punch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 150 100
196 Flip Turn Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
203 Psych Up Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
205 Endeavor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
208 Whirlpool Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 35 85
221 Throat Chop Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
225 Hard Press Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Cat Power Acc.
Boomburst Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 140 100
Bounce Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85 85
Counter Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves - 100
Haze Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
Tickle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100

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