#105 in usage · 0.4% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Palafin Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Palafin is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Palafin @ Mystic Water Ability: Zero to Hero Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Wave Crash - Jet Punch - Protect - Close Combat
Palafin moves
Share of Palafin sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Wave CrashWater86.2%
- Jet PunchWater84.3%
- ProtectNormal69.1%
- Close CombatFighting44.7%
- Flip TurnWater41.5%
- Ice PunchIce20.4%
- Drain PunchFighting17.1%
- Bulk UpFighting16.6%
- LiquidationWater3%
- Throat ChopDark2.9%
Items
- Mystic Water46.5%
- Life Orb18%
- Choice Scarf17.4%
- Leftovers8.4%
- Eject Button3.8%
Abilities
- Zero to Hero100%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 177 | 122 | 92 | 65 | 82 | 167 | 21.8% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe | 207 | 134 | 92 | 65 | 82 | 122 | 10.8% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 177 | 134 | 92 | 65 | 82 | 152 | 10% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 21.8% · Adamant 20.8%.
Palafin teammates
Share of Palafin teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Palafin set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Palafin set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Wave Crash, Jet Punch, Protect and Close Combat with Mystic Water (46.5% of sets) and Zero to Hero, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Palafin's best teammates in VGC?
Palafin's most common partners are Rillaboom (55.1%), Incineroar (51.8%), Mega Salamence (22.4%), Gholdengo (17.8%) and Mega Golisopod (15.7%) — the share of Palafin teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Palafin use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Palafin's top spreads (21.8%), followed by Adamant (20.8%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Palafin in Pokémon Champions?
Palafin has base 100 Speed: 167 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 152 neutral, and 108 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Palafin in Pokémon Champions?
Palafin is #105 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.4% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.