Palafin

() is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
In its Zero form resembles Finizen but with a heart on its underbelly. 
In its Hero form, it stands up with the heart on its chest looking larger, and also gains hands. The heart now looks more like a shield.
===Behavior===
When hearing an allies calling for help, Palafin will transform from its "Zero" form into its "Hero" form to help those in need such as drowning people and Pokémon. However, they refuse to show the moment of their transformation to others.
===Natural abilities===
Palafin comes with the ability Zero to Hero, which causes it to change into its "Hero" form when swapped out but redeployed during battle. In its Hero form, it is extraordinary strong due to awakening its ancient genes, and it can lift a cruise ship with ease with just one fin and travel at rapid speeds of 50 knots.
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==Trivia==
===Origin===
Palafin seems to be based on a dolphin and a comic book superhero. Its Zero Form's relative lack of visual changes from its pre-evolution seems to be inspired by the trope of superheroes assuming civilian identities to keep their true identity a secret, while its Hero Form seems to represent the hero suiting up whilst unseen and emerging as a superhero. The names of its forms and Ability reference the term "going from zero to hero". The connection between dolphins and superheroes may be inspired by numerous real-life accounts of wild dolphins saving people in open seas.
Additionally, Palafin may be based on the Boto, a mythical South American creature that takes the form of an ordinary pink river dolphin, but can occasionally take a human form, and will join in human festivities. Eventually, the Boto must return to the water, and shapeshift back into an ordinary pink dolphin.
It's hero form is based on a superhero; more specifically, it seems to be based on DC's Superman, often considered to be the archetypal superhero, due to its Hero Form's body shape, cape, blue-and-red color scheme, the heart-like symbol on its chest resembling the shape and position of the symbol on Superman's suit, and the fact that it evolves from Finizen at level 38, as Superman's first debut was in Action Comics #1, published in 1938.
It may also be based on Aquaman, an aquatic superhero also created by DC who calls upon sea animals to fight along him as allies, and/or Namor, an aquatic comic character created by Marvel who's been variously portrayed as a hero, antihero, and a villain.
It needing to switch out in order transition into Hero Form is a reference to the trope of superheroes changing between their civilian and hero outfits without being seen by anyone in public (the trope is used by and often associated with Superman, though other superheroes, such as Batman, Spider-Man, Green Lantern, Shazam, and the Flash have also used it).
===Etymology===
Palafin is a portmanteau of "paladin" (a heroic or knightly champion), "pal" (friend), and "fin."
Irukaman, its Japanese name, is a portmanteau of 海豚 (iruka, Japanese for "dolphin") and "man," a common suffix for male superhero codenames.
== Gallery ==
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