Crippling Palafin: The Persistent Power of Burn

Palafin's ability, Zero to Hero, allows it to reset most temporary stat changes upon switching out and returning in Hero Form. This mechanic typically renders standard Attack-lowering moves ineffective against its boosted state. However, Burn functions as a persistent status condition that halves its Attack, and crucially, this effect is not removed by the Hero Form transformation. By applying Burn, for example with a move like Will-O-Wisp, before Palafin pivots out, you can permanently diminish its damage output, making even its formidable Hero Form far less of a threat.