Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Palafin Hero is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 650 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a physical attacking profile. Its Zero To Hero ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Palafin Hero. Build around what Palafin Hero actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Palafin Hero is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Palafin Hero is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Palafin Hero has no type immunities.
To counter Palafin Hero in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Palafin Hero's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
