Where can I find Hero Palafin in SoulGold?

Hero Palafin cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Hero Palafin?

Hero Palafin is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Hero Palafin learn in SoulGold?

Hero Palafin can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Palafinin Pokémon SoulGold

water

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Dolphin Pokémon

This Pokémon changes its appearance if it hears its allies calling for help. Palafin will never show anybody its moment of transformation.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Water

Dex

#964

Abilities

Zero to Hero

Changes form on switch out.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field, water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

228

EV Yield

2 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Hero

Evolution Chain

Finizen

Base form

→

Palafin

Level up Finizen to Lv. 38

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How to Obtain

This form of Palafin isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Palafin. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Palafin resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Palafin, either offensively or defensively.

Applin

grassdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Flapple

grassdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Appletun

grassdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Dipplin

grassdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Hydrapple

grassdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Bulbasaur

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Ivysaur

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Venusaur

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Oddish

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Gloom

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Vileplume

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Bellsprout

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Weepinbell

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Victreebel

grasspoison

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Exeggcute

grasspsychic

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Exeggutor

grasspsychic

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Tangela

grass

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Chikorita

grass

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Bayleef

grass

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

Meganium

grass

2× STAB damage • Resists water

2×Good

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Base Stats

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Also in

This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.

palafin in Heart & Soul
water

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Palafinin Pokémon SoulGold

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