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    Palafin

    Official artwork of PalafinWater

    Palafin is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2179 CP. Palafin best moveset in Pokémon GO is Waterfall and Acrobatics.

    Palafin is weak to Electric and Grass moves. It is strong against Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water moves. Shiny Palafin is not available in Pokémon GO. Palafin is boosted by Rain weather.

    Stats

    Max CP2179 CP
    Attack143 ATK
    Defense144 DEF
    Stamina225 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    ReleasedNo No
    Shiny releasedNo No
    Buddy distance5 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#964
    Height1.3 m
    Weight60.2 kg
    RegionPaldea Generation 9
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    5 Candy
    300 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    75 Candy
    75000 Candy

    Palafin weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    Palafin takes increased damage from Electric and Grass type moves.
    Weaknesses
    ElectricElectric160.0%
    GrassGrass160.0%

    Resistances

    Palafin takes reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water type moves.
    Resistances
    FireFire62.5%
    IceIce62.5%
    SteelSteel62.5%
    WaterWater62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Palafin's best moveset

    Moves

    Palafin's best moveset is Waterfall and Acrobatics, with 8.72 DPS (damage per second) and 230.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Windy weather.

    Best Palafin moves
    WaterWaterfall
    FlyingAcrobatics
    DPS8.72
    TDO230.81
    Score14.4
    Weather Boost
    • rain
    • windy
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Palafin with its best moveset, we recommend to use Counter/Acrobatics. You will lose around 4.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Palafin's strongest moveset (Waterfall/Acrobatics).

    Palafin moves comparison

    The following chart shows Palafin's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Palafin's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.WaterWaterfall FlyingAcrobatics 8.72230.814.4
        2.FightingCounter FlyingAcrobatics 8.49224.813.7
        3.WaterWaterfall WaterWater Pulse 8.36221.313.3
        4.FightingCounter WaterWater Pulse 8.13215.412.7
        5.FairyCharm FlyingAcrobatics 7.78206.011.6
        6.FairyCharm WaterWater Pulse 7.71204.111.4
        7.WaterWaterfall WaterAqua Jet 7.65202.711.3
        8.WaterWaterfall FightingDrain Punch 7.64202.411.2
        9.FightingCounter WaterAqua Jet 7.37195.310.5
        10.FightingCounter FightingDrain Punch 7.35194.610.4
        11.WaterWaterfall IceIcy Wind 7.17189.89.9
        12.FairyCharm WaterAqua Jet 7.06187.09.6
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        Fast Attacks

        • FightingCounterDamage12Energy8Duration0.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Counter
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.9s
          Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy7

          Effects
          Counter has no special effects.
          See Counter details page ↗
        • WaterWaterfallDamage16Energy8Duration1.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage16
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.2s
          Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy8

          Effects
          Waterfall has no special effects.
          See Waterfall details page ↗
        • FairyCharmDamage20Energy11Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Charm
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • DragonDragon
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage20
          Energy11
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window0.9s - 1.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage15
          Energy6

          Effects
          Charm has no special effects.
          See Charm details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • WaterAqua JetDamage45Energy33Duration2.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Aqua Jet
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.6s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage45
          Energy45

          Effects
          Aqua Jet has no special effects.
          See Aqua Jet details page ↗
        • WaterWater PulseDamage70Energy50Duration3.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window2.2s - 2.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy55

          Effects
          Water Pulse has no special effects.
          See Water Pulse details page ↗
        • IceIcy WindDamage60Energy33Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Icy Wind details page ↗
        • FightingDrain PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Drain Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • NormalNormal
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • IceIce
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • PsychicPsychic
            • FairyFairy
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.4s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage20
          Energy40

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
          See Drain Punch details page ↗
        • FlyingAcrobaticsDamage100Energy100Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Acrobatics
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window0.6s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy60

          Effects
          Acrobatics has no special effects.
          See Acrobatics details page ↗
        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Palafin has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Palafin Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Palafin's has 2179 max CP (at Level 50). A Palafin obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1038 CP to 1101 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1298 CP to 1376 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Palafin can be found in the 779 CP to 826 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2179 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch779 CP - 826 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1038 CP - 1101 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1038 CP - 1101 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        		1298 CP - 1376 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Palafin Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Palafin Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        127 CP285 CP3143 CP
        4201 CP5260 CP6318 CP
        7376 CP8434 CP9492 CP
        10550 CP11606 CP12661 CP
        13716 CP14771 CP15826 CP
        16881 CP17936 CP18991 CP
        191046 CP201101 CP211156 CP
        221211 CP231266 CP241321 CP
        251376 CP261432 CP271487 CP
        281542 CP291597 CP301652 CP
        311679 CP321707 CP331735 CP
        341762 CP351790 CP361817 CP
        371845 CP381872 CP391900 CP
        401927 CP411952 CP421976 CP
        432001 CP442026 CP452051 CP
        462076 CP472102 CP482127 CP
        492153 CP502179 CP

        Palafin evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of FinizenFinizen
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of PalafinPalafin
        • Finizen evolves into Palafin which costs 50 Candy.

        Regular and Shiny Palafin

        Shiny Pokémon icon

          Mega Pokémon that boost Palafin

          Photobomb

          A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Palafin's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Palafin.

          Water
          Pokédex informationMore information

          Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

          Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

          Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
          • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
          • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
          • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

          Palafin Catch Rates

          Catch Rates

          The base catch rate for Palafin in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

          CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                  Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                  Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                  Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Palafin, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Palafin costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Palafin costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Palafin high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Palafin. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  PalafinPalafin

                  Palafin Pokédex entries

                  Paldea
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  ScarletThis Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation.
                  VioletIts physical capabilities are no different than a Finizen’s, but when its allies are in danger, it transforms and powers itself up.