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VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 06/18/2026 14:05 [UTC]

Palafin

Tier E

1.79%Usage Rate
46.88%Win Rate
55.78%Lead Rate
62.51%Selection Rate
1362Avg Rating

6397 total games · 2999 wins · 3398 losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

Jet PunchUsed in 1715 of 6397 battles (26.8%)
49.1%
Wave CrashUsed in 1369 of 6397 battles (21.4%)
44.9%
Flip TurnUsed in 1280 of 6397 battles (20.0%)
47.0%
ProtectUsed in 990 of 6397 battles (15.5%)
44.8%
Bulk UpUsed in 422 of 6397 battles (6.6%)
48.8%
Close CombatUsed in 303 of 6397 battles (4.7%)
44.2%
Drain PunchUsed in 178 of 6397 battles (2.8%)
44.4%
Ice PunchUsed in 113 of 6397 battles (1.8%)
38.9%
LiquidationUsed in 44 of 6397 battles (0.7%)
43.2%
EncoreUsed in 23 of 6397 battles (0.4%)
34.8%

Win rate when used · bars centered at 50%

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Usage by rating

Win rate by rating

Chart data
Trends
Period / bandUsage %Win %
05/21~1.4745.74
05/31~2.1247.57
06/04~1.9347.71
06/14~1.6446.04
Rating bands
Period / bandUsage %Win %
~R12722.4847.75
~R13591.9544.93
~R14341.7046.22
~R15301.5748.75
R1530~1.2546.79

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Palafin · bars centered at 50%

2548 games · 1.4% appear
46.2%
2375 games · 1.3% appear
48.2%
1927 games · 1.1% appear
49.5%
1768 games · 1.0% appear
47.6%
1438 games · 0.8% appear
47.1%
1340 games · 0.8% appear
50.0%
1280 games · 0.7% appear
48.1%
1116 games · 0.6% appear
49.2%
1016 games · 0.6% appear
48.6%
890 games · 0.5% appear
48.1%
833 games · 0.5% appear
44.4%
641 games · 0.4% appear
49.3%
586 games · 0.3% appear
47.1%
524 games · 0.3% appear
41.8%
520 games · 0.3% appear
50.8%
480 games · 0.3% appear
47.9%
476 games · 0.3% appear
45.6%
459 games · 0.3% appear
44.4%
440 games · 0.2% appear
50.2%
386 games · 0.2% appear
51.3%

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Palafin · bars centered at 50%

2015 games · 1.13% appear
44.5%
1919 games · 1.07% appear
46.5%
1873 games · 1.05% appear
47.6%
1834 games · 1.03% appear
47.2%
1778 games · 0.99% appear
43.2%
1719 games · 0.96% appear
46.8%
1269 games · 0.71% appear
44.8%
1112 games · 0.62% appear
45.0%
1045 games · 0.58% appear
44.5%
947 games · 0.53% appear
44.7%
905 games · 0.51% appear
45.5%
875 games · 0.49% appear
48.9%
827 games · 0.46% appear
47.5%
775 games · 0.43% appear
51.4%
748 games · 0.42% appear
44.2%
741 games · 0.41% appear
46.0%
587 games · 0.33% appear
43.8%
572 games · 0.32% appear
44.8%
552 games · 0.31% appear
46.7%
518 games · 0.29% appear
45.8%

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Palafin · bars centered at 50%

235 games · 0.13% appear
51.9%
386 games · 0.22% appear
51.3%
176 games · 0.10% appear
51.1%
520 games · 0.29% appear
50.8%
278 games · 0.16% appear
50.4%
440 games · 0.25% appear
50.2%
292 games · 0.16% appear
50.0%
1340 games · 0.75% appear
50.0%
1927 games · 1.08% appear
49.5%
641 games · 0.36% appear
49.3%

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Palafin · bars centered at 50%

190 games · 0.11% appear
41.0%
524 games · 0.29% appear
41.8%
262 games · 0.15% appear
43.1%
305 games · 0.17% appear
43.9%
207 games · 0.12% appear
44.0%
833 games · 0.47% appear
44.4%
459 games · 0.26% appear
44.4%
476 games · 0.27% appear
45.6%
275 games · 0.15% appear
45.8%
2548 games · 1.43% appear
46.2%

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Palafin performs well against · bars centered at 50%

262 games · 0.15% appear
53.4%
229 games · 0.13% appear
53.3%
199 games · 0.11% appear
52.3%
775 games · 0.43% appear
51.4%
255 games · 0.14% appear
51.0%
332 games · 0.19% appear
49.7%
180 games · 0.10% appear
49.4%
492 games · 0.28% appear
49.4%
875 games · 0.49% appear
48.9%
358 games · 0.20% appear
48.9%

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Palafin · bars centered at 50%

185 games · 0.10% appear
37.8%
340 games · 0.19% appear
41.5%
1778 games · 0.99% appear
43.2%
587 games · 0.33% appear
43.8%
748 games · 0.42% appear
44.2%
1045 games · 0.58% appear
44.5%
2015 games · 1.13% appear
44.5%
345 games · 0.19% appear
44.6%
947 games · 0.53% appear
44.7%
452 games · 0.25% appear
44.7%