How to Get Palafin's Hero Form

Discover how to unlock Palafin's powerful Hero Form in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Learn the secret to transforming your Palafin mid-battle for a significant stat boost!

Alright, so you've got yourself a Palafin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but you might be wondering why it looks... well, kinda normal. That's because Palafin has a secret weapon: its Hero Form! It's not an evolution, but a transformation that happens during battle. Let's get this buffed-up Palafin ready to go!

First off, you'll need to have a Palafin. You can find Finizen, which evolves into Palafin, chilling near the beaches in Paldea. To actually get Palafin, you need to level up Finizen to level 38, but here's the catch: you gotta be playing with a friend when you do it, or have it reach level 38 while it's in your party and you're playing online with others. Once you have Palafin, its regular form is called the Zero Form.

The magic happens when you're in a battle. Palafin's Hero Form activates when you switch it out. Yep, just like you'd swap out any other Pokémon. When you do this, Palafin will transform into its Hero Form while it's back in its Poké Ball. Then, when you throw it back into the fight, BAM! It's in its awesome Hero Form.

The difference between the two forms is pretty wild. Hero Form gives Palafin a massive boost to its Attack and Special Attack, with smaller increases to its Defense and Special Defense. Health and Speed don't change, though. Here's a quick look at the stats:

As you can see, that's a huge jump in power! To make the most of your Palafin, you'll want to get into the habit of swapping it out at the start of a battle or whenever you need a serious power spike. Just remember, as long as Palafin doesn't faint, it'll stay in its Hero Form for the rest of that battle. Once the battle is over, it'll revert back to its Zero Form, ready for you to transform it again.

Keep in mind: Swapping Palafin out does use up a turn, so think about the best moment to make the switch. Sometimes, depending on the opponent, you might even decide another Pokémon is a better choice for that specific fight. But for pure power, Hero Form Palafin is where it's at!