Palafin

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Palafin is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Palafin is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Palafin's maximum Combat Power stat is 2179 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Waterfall / Acrobatics. Palafin encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Palafin is not yet available.

Palafin Stats and Max CP

143 ATK
144 DEF
225 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2179 CP
Lvl 40
1927 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1376 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1101 CP
Lvl 15 Research
826 CP

Palafin's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Palafin Type Chart

Palafin takes increased damage from:Palafin takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Palafin takes reduced damage from:Palafin takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Palafin best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Acrobatics

Palafin's best moveset is Waterfall and Acrobatics, with 7.24 DPS (damage per second) and 128.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Windy weather.
CogSimulation settings
    Opponent
    A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.
    Selected opponent
    Dummy boss
    #
    Fast Attack
    Charged Attack
    DPS
    TDO
    Score 🔽
    1.WaterWaterfall FlyingAcrobatics 7.24128.36.35
    2.WaterWaterfall WaterWater Pulse 7.03124.66.16
    3.FightingCounter FlyingAcrobatics 6.78120.25.95
    4.WaterWaterfall WaterAqua Jet 6.67118.25.85
    5.FightingCounter WaterWater Pulse 6.64117.75.82
    6.WaterWaterfall FightingDrain Punch 6.43114.05.64
    7.FairyCharm WaterWater Pulse 6.42113.95.63
    8.FairyCharm FlyingAcrobatics 6.41113.65.62
    1 of 2

    Fast Attacks

    • 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
      Damage12
      Energy8

      Effects
      Charm has no special effects.
      See Charm details page ↗
    • FightingCounterDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
      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
      Damage13
      Energy9
      Weather boost
      • cloudyCloudy
      Duration1.0s
      Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage8
      Energy6

      Effects
      Counter has no special effects.
      See Counter details page ↗
    • WaterWaterfallDamage13Energy7Duration1.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
      • 62.5%
        • WaterWater
        • GrassGrass
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage13
      Energy7
      Weather boost
      • rainRain
      Duration1.0s
      Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage11
      Energy10

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

    Charged Attacks

    • FightingDrain PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.5s
      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
      Duration2.5s
      Damage window1.1s - 1.6s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage40
      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
      Energy55

      Effects
      Acrobatics has no special effects.
      See Acrobatics details page ↗
    • IceIcy WindDamage65Energy33Duration3.5s
      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
      Damage65
      Energy33
      Weather boost
      • snowSnow
      Duration3.5s
      Damage window2.2s - 3.0s
      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 ↗
    • WaterWater PulseDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • GroundGround
        • RockRock
        • FireFire
      • 62.5%
        • WaterWater
        • GrassGrass
        • DragonDragon
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage65
      Energy50
      Weather boost
      • rainRain
      Duration3.0s
      Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage80
      Energy50

      Effects
      Water Pulse has no special effects.
      See Water Pulse details page ↗
    • WaterAqua JetDamage45Energy33Duration2.5s
      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
      Duration2.5s
      Damage window1.6s - 2.0s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage70
      Energy40

      Effects
      Aqua Jet has no special effects.
      See Aqua Jet details page ↗
    Pokédex informationMore information

    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.

    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 in the meta

    Palafin in the meta

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    Pokédex information

    Paldea
    Pokédex Number#964
    Height1.3 m
    Weight60.2 kg
    RegionGeneration 9
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Buddy distance5 km
    ReleasedNo
    Shiny releasedNo
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    Candy5
    Stardust300
    Additional Move Cost
    Candy75
    Stardust75000

    Evolution Chart

    More information

    Palafin family

    A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Palafin in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

    Finizen Pokémon GOFinizen
    Palafin Pokémon GOPalafin
    Palafin (Hero Form) Pokémon GOPalafin (Hero Form)
    Palafin (Zero Form) Pokémon GOPalafin (Zero Form)
    Size information
    XXSXSMXLXXL
    Palafin Pokémon GOPalafin Pokémon GOPalafin Pokémon GOScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPalafin Pokémon GOPalafin Pokémon GO
    0.64 m0.65 m1.3 m1.95 m2.28 m

    Palafin's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.28 m, with the average being 1.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

    Size bounds

    This table shows the size bounds of Palafin in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

    SizeLower boundUpper bound
    XXS0.637 m0.65 m
    2′01″2′02″
    XS0.65 m1.3 m
    2′02″4′03″
    M0.975 m1.625 m
    3′02″5′04″
    XL1.625 m1.95 m
    5′04″6′05″
    XXL1.95 m2.275 m
    6′05″7′06″
    Encounter data
    Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
    Movement Timer0
    Jump Time1s
    Attack Probability10.0%
    Attack Timer0
    Dodge Probability15.0%
    Dodge Duration0.0s
    Dodge Distance0
    Min Action Frequency1s
    Max Action Frequency2s

    Palafin CP Chart

    CP Chart

    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
    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.

    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.

    LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
    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

    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 Water

    Pokédex informationMore information

    Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

    Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

    Catch Rates

    Palafin Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

    StardustCandyCandy XL
    LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Palafin Candy296 Palafin Candy XL
    LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Palafin Candy10 Palafin Candy XL
    LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Palafin Candy-
    LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Palafin Candy-
    LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Palafin Candy-
    LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Palafin Candy-
    LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Palafin Candy-
    LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Palafin Candy-
    LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Palafin Candy-

    Palafin Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Palafin from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Palafin in Pokémon GO.

    Complete Palafin Power Up Costs Table
    LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
    112001 Candy- 2001 Palafin Candy-
    1.522001 Candy- 4002 Palafin Candy-
    232001 Candy- 6003 Palafin Candy-
    2.542001 Candy- 8004 Palafin Candy-
    354001 Candy- 1,2005 Palafin Candy-
    3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Palafin Candy-
    474001 Candy- 2,0007 Palafin Candy-
    4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Palafin Candy-
    596001 Candy- 3,0009 Palafin Candy-
    5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Palafin Candy-
    6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Palafin Candy-
    6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Palafin Candy-
    7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Palafin Candy-
    7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Palafin Candy-
    8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Palafin Candy-
    8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Palafin Candy-
    9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Palafin Candy-
    9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Palafin Candy-
    10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Palafin Candy-
    10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Palafin Candy-
    11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Palafin Candy-
    11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Palafin Candy-
    12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Palafin Candy-
    12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Palafin Candy-
    13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Palafin Candy-
    13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Palafin Candy-
    14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Palafin Candy-
    14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Palafin Candy-
    15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Palafin Candy-
    15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Palafin Candy-
    16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Palafin Candy-
    16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Palafin Candy-
    17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Palafin Candy-
    17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Palafin Candy-
    18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Palafin Candy-
    18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Palafin Candy-
    19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Palafin Candy-
    19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Palafin Candy-
    20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Palafin Candy-
    20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Palafin Candy-
    21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Palafin Candy-
    21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Palafin Candy-
    22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Palafin Candy-
    22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Palafin Candy-
    23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Palafin Candy-
    23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Palafin Candy-
    24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Palafin Candy-
    24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Palafin Candy-
    25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Palafin Candy-
    25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Palafin Candy-
    26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Palafin Candy-
    26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Palafin Candy-
    27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Palafin Candy-
    27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Palafin Candy-
    28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Palafin Candy-
    28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Palafin Candy-
    29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Palafin Candy-
    29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Palafin Candy-
    30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Palafin Candy-
    30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Palafin Candy-
    31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Palafin Candy-
    31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Palafin Candy-
    32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Palafin Candy-
    32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Palafin Candy-
    33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Palafin Candy-
    33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Palafin Candy-
    34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Palafin Candy-
    34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Palafin Candy-
    35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Palafin Candy-
    35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Palafin Candy-
    36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Palafin Candy-
    36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Palafin Candy-
    37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Palafin Candy-
    37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Palafin Candy-
    38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Palafin Candy-
    38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Palafin Candy-
    397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Palafin Candy-
    39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Palafin Candy-
    407910,000- 10 Palafin Candy XL280,000304 Palafin Candy10 Palafin Candy XL
    40.58010,000- 10 Palafin Candy XL290,000304 Palafin Candy20 Palafin Candy XL
    418111,000- 10 Palafin Candy XL301,000304 Palafin Candy30 Palafin Candy XL
    41.58211,000- 10 Palafin Candy XL312,000304 Palafin Candy40 Palafin Candy XL
    428311,000- 12 Palafin Candy XL323,000304 Palafin Candy52 Palafin Candy XL
    42.58411,000- 12 Palafin Candy XL334,000304 Palafin Candy64 Palafin Candy XL
    438512,000- 12 Palafin Candy XL346,000304 Palafin Candy76 Palafin Candy XL
    43.58612,000- 12 Palafin Candy XL358,000304 Palafin Candy88 Palafin Candy XL
    448712,000- 15 Palafin Candy XL370,000304 Palafin Candy103 Palafin Candy XL
    44.58812,000- 15 Palafin Candy XL382,000304 Palafin Candy118 Palafin Candy XL
    458913,000- 15 Palafin Candy XL395,000304 Palafin Candy133 Palafin Candy XL
    45.59013,000- 15 Palafin Candy XL408,000304 Palafin Candy148 Palafin Candy XL
    469113,000- 17 Palafin Candy XL421,000304 Palafin Candy165 Palafin Candy XL
    46.59213,000- 17 Palafin Candy XL434,000304 Palafin Candy182 Palafin Candy XL
    479314,000- 17 Palafin Candy XL448,000304 Palafin Candy199 Palafin Candy XL
    47.59414,000- 17 Palafin Candy XL462,000304 Palafin Candy216 Palafin Candy XL
    489514,000- 20 Palafin Candy XL476,000304 Palafin Candy236 Palafin Candy XL
    48.59614,000- 20 Palafin Candy XL490,000304 Palafin Candy256 Palafin Candy XL
    499715,000- 20 Palafin Candy XL505,000304 Palafin Candy276 Palafin Candy XL
    49.59815,000- 20 Palafin Candy XL520,000304 Palafin Candy296 Palafin Candy XL

    Sprites

    Photobomb

    Palafin high resolution sprites

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are Palafin’s strengths and weaknesses?

    As a Water-type Pokémon, Palafin is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

    What are the best moves for Palafin in Pokémon GO?

    The best moves for Palafin in Pokémon GO are Waterfall and Acrobatics. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.242 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 128.349.

    How does Palafin perform in Raids?

    Palafin's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

    How does Palafin rank as a Water-type attacker?

    Palafin's performance as a Water-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

    What Mega Pokémon boost Palafin?

    The following Mega Pokémon boost Palafin: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

    What is Palafin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

    Palafin’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1927 CP and 2179 CP at Level 50.

    Can Palafin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

    Palafin cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

    Can Palafin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

    Palafin cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.