Zero to Hero
In Pokémon ChampionsGen IXSignature ability of Palafin
Game
Pokémon Champions
If this Pokémon is a Palafin in Zero Form, switching out has it change to Hero Form.
- Who has it
- 1 Pokémon
- On Showdown
- 0.4% of Champions VGC teams bring it
- Showdown rating
How it works in Champions
The Pokémon transforms into its Hero Form when it switches out.
“The Pokémon transforms into its Hero Form when it switches out.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Good to know
- Neutralizing Gas and Gastro Acid can't stop it.
- Can't be copied or swapped by: Role Play, Skill Swap, Trace, Receiver and Power of Alchemy, Entrainment, Transform.
- Activates when it enters battle.
Who runs Zero to Hero on Showdown
Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.