Palafin is a new creature introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that is making waves within the games' competitive scene as one of the most powerful sweepers in the meta. While on the surface it may seem like a mediocre Water type with a gimmicky Ability, when used correctly, Palafin can gain a ridiculous base stat total that rivals some Legendaries. Thanks to a variety of competitive builds and teammate options, Palafin is quickly becoming a terrifying threat in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC Series 2 meta.