Palafin (Zero Form)

Palafin (Zero Form) is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,927 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Acrobatics. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Palafin (Zero Form) 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 (Zero Form)'s Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Palafin (Zero Form) Type Chart

Palafin (Zero Form) takes increased damage from:Palafin (Zero Form) takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Palafin (Zero Form) takes reduced damage from:Palafin (Zero Form) takes reduced damage from:

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

Palafin (Zero Form) best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Acrobatics

Palafin (Zero Form)'s best moveset is Waterfall and Acrobatics, with 7.77 DPS (damage per second) and 155.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Windy weather.
1.WaterWaterfallFlyingAcrobatics6.927.77155.7
2.WaterWaterfallWaterWater Pulse6.687.50150.3
3.FightingCounterFlyingAcrobatics6.497.29146.1
4.FightingCounterWaterWater Pulse6.327.10142.2
5.WaterWaterfallWaterAqua Jet6.317.09142.1
6.FairyCharmFlyingAcrobatics6.156.91138.4
7.FairyCharmWaterWater Pulse6.126.87137.8
8.WaterWaterfallFightingDrain Punch6.086.83136.9

Fast Attacks

  • FairyCharm20111.5s
    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 ↗
  • FightingCounter1391.0s
    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 ↗
  • WaterWaterfall1371.0s
    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 Punch50332.5s
    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 ↗
  • FlyingAcrobatics1001002.0s
    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 Wind65333.5s
    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 Pulse65503.0s
    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 Jet45332.5s
    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 (Zero Form)'s DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Palafin (Zero Form)'s movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Palafin (Zero Form) has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Palafin (Zero Form) CP Chart

CP Chart

Palafin (Zero Form) reaches a maximum of 1,927 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,038–1,101 CP, rising to 1,298–1,376 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 779–826 CP.

Max CPMax CP1927 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Palafin (Zero Form) Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

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

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 Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

Palafin (Zero Form) has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Palafin (Zero Form)

Photobomb

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

Water 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.

Power-up costs

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

Palafin (Zero Form) Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Palafin (Zero Form) 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 (Zero Form) in Pokémon GO.

Palafin (Zero Form) family

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

FinizenFinizen
PalafinPalafin
Palafin (Hero Form) (Hero)Palafin (Hero Form)
Palafin (Zero Form) (Zero)Palafin (Zero Form)

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Palafin (Zero Form) (Zero)Palafin (Zero Form) (Zero)Palafin (Zero Form) (Zero)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPalafin (Zero Form) (Zero)Palafin (Zero Form) (Zero)
0.64 m0.65 m1.3 m1.95 m2.28 m

Palafin (Zero Form)'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 (Zero Form) 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

Sprites

Photobomb

Palafin (Zero Form) high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Palafin (Zero Form) Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Palafin (Zero Form) 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 (Zero Form)’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Palafin (Zero Form) in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Palafin (Zero Form) in Pokémon GO are Waterfall and Acrobatics. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.77 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 155.724.

How does Palafin (Zero Form) perform in Raids?

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

How does Palafin (Zero Form) rank as a Water-type attacker?

Palafin (Zero Form)'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 (Zero Form)?

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

What is Palafin (Zero Form)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Palafin (Zero Form)’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1927 CP and 2179 CP at Level 50.

Can Palafin (Zero Form) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Palafin (Zero Form) cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Palafin (Zero Form) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Palafin (Zero Form) cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.