Palafin - VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

1.02%

Usage Rate

43.18%

Win Rate

39.63%

Lead Rate

54.02%

Selection Rate

1178

Avg Rating

535

Total Games

231

Wins

304

Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ 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

Performance by Rating Tier

Palafin Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Palafin currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 43.2% win rate. This data represents 26,319 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/21/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Flip Turn used in 21.7% of battles. Jet Punch demonstrates the highest win rate at 44.0% Both Flip Turn and Jet Punch are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sinistcha, Whimsicott, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Metagross, achieving a 57.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Hydreigon, Talonflame, and Annihilape, while caution is advised against Torkoal, Farigiraf, and Froslass. Particularly effective against Hydreigon with a 57.1% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Palafin currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Palafin

226 games

44.2% Win

0.9% appear

170 games

45.9% Win

0.7% appear

132 games

38.6% Win

0.5% appear

122 games

41.0% Win

0.5% appear

118 games

44.9% Win

0.5% appear

91 games

46.1% Win

0.3% appear

89 games

46.1% Win

0.3% appear

86 games

48.8% Win

0.3% appear

77 games

54.5% Win

0.3% appear

75 games

53.3% Win

0.3% appear

71 games

38.0% Win

0.3% appear

65 games

41.5% Win

0.2% appear

59 games

39.0% Win

0.2% appear

56 games

57.1% Win

0.2% appear

46 games

30.4% Win

0.2% appear

40 games

52.5% Win

0.1% appear

40 games

40.0% Win

0.1% appear

37 games

43.2% Win

0.1% appear

37 games

56.8% Win

0.1% appear

36 games

44.4% Win

0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Palafin

181 games

45.3% Win

0.69% appear

179 games

41.9% Win

0.68% appear

139 games

43.2% Win

0.53% appear

133 games

42.1% Win

0.51% appear

131 games

42.0% Win

0.50% appear

128 games

37.5% Win

0.49% appear

99 games

38.4% Win

0.38% appear

95 games

48.4% Win

0.36% appear

90 games

44.4% Win

0.34% appear

88 games

51.1% Win

0.33% appear

85 games

44.7% Win

0.32% appear

84 games

41.7% Win

0.32% appear

81 games

30.9% Win

0.31% appear

71 games

42.2% Win

0.27% appear

71 games

45.1% Win

0.27% appear

71 games

43.7% Win

0.27% appear

58 games

36.2% Win

0.22% appear

56 games

48.2% Win

0.21% appear

53 games

30.2% Win

0.20% appear

49 games

36.7% Win

0.19% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Palafin

56 games

57.1% Win

0.21% appear

37 games

56.8% Win

0.14% appear

77 games

54.5% Win

0.29% appear

35 games

54.3% Win

0.13% appear

75 games

53.3% Win

0.28% appear

40 games

52.5% Win

0.15% appear

86 games

48.8% Win

0.33% appear

31 games

48.4% Win

0.12% appear

27 games

48.1% Win

0.10% appear

28 games

46.4% Win

0.11% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Palafin

46 games

30.4% Win

0.17% appear

31 games

32.3% Win

0.12% appear

34 games

32.4% Win

0.13% appear

26 games

34.6% Win

0.10% appear

30 games

36.7% Win

0.11% appear

35 games

37.1% Win

0.13% appear

71 games

38.0% Win

0.27% appear

132 games

38.6% Win

0.50% appear

59 games

39.0% Win

0.22% appear

33 games

39.4% Win

0.13% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Palafin performs well against

28 games

57.1% Win

0.11% appear

29 games

55.2% Win

0.11% appear

26 games

53.9% Win

0.10% appear

88 games

51.1% Win

0.33% appear

47 games

48.9% Win

0.18% appear

39 games

48.7% Win

0.15% appear

31 games

48.4% Win

0.12% appear

95 games

48.4% Win

0.36% appear

56 games

48.2% Win

0.21% appear

36 games

47.2% Win

0.14% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Palafin

53 games

30.2% Win

0.20% appear

81 games

30.9% Win

0.31% appear

32 games

31.2% Win

0.12% appear

39 games

33.3% Win

0.15% appear

36 games

36.1% Win

0.14% appear

58 games

36.2% Win

0.22% appear

49 games

36.7% Win

0.19% appear

38 games

36.8% Win

0.14% appear

128 games

37.5% Win

0.49% appear

99 games

38.4% Win

0.38% appear