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Palafin Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Water · BST: 457 · Role: Physical Sweeper

Palafin is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Palafin, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 457 base stat total, Palafin plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is HP (100), and at base 100 Speed it sits faster than 70% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Palafin in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Palafin

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Pikachu (Electric)
  4. Raichu (Electric)
  5. Manectric (Electric)
  6. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  7. Luxray (Electric)
  8. Roserade (Grass / Poison)

How each counter beats Palafin

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Palafin and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Palafin and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Palafin and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Palafin and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Palafin and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Palafin weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×2)
  • Grass (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
100
Attack
70
Defense
72
Sp. Attack
53
Sp. Defense
62
Speed
100
Total
457

Best Tera Types for Palafin

The best Tera Types for Palafin cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

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Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Palafin:

Frequently asked questions about Palafin

What counters Palafin in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Palafin are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric. These Pokémon hit Palafin super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Palafin weak to?

Palafin is a Water-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Palafin?

The single best pick against Palafin in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Palafin in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Palafin, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass). Avoid Pokémon that share Palafin's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Palafin good in Pokémon Champions?

Palafin's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (457 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.