Battle Statistics
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 1.3% usage rate and 45.3% win rate. This data represents 119,941 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/27/2026 to 09/09/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. 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 24.3% of battles. Jet Punch demonstrates the highest win rate at 49.1% Both Flip Turn and Jet Punch are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Incineroar, Sinistcha, and Pelipper in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ninetales-Alola, achieving a 52.0% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Gengar, and Raichu, while caution is advised against Floette-Eternal, Venusaur, and Blaziken. Particularly effective against Ninetales-Alola with a 57.2% 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
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
