What is the Code for the Finizen Palafin? A Complete Guide
The burning question on many Pokémon Trainer’s minds is, “What is the code for Finizen’s evolution, Palafin?” The short answer is: there isn’t a single code to directly obtain a Palafin. Unlike some Pokémon that are available through Mystery Gift codes, Palafin requires a unique evolution method that involves cooperation and specific gameplay in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The commonly cited code, 0C1CV1CT0RGAV1N, doesn’t magically grant you a Palafin. Instead, this code was for a special Gavin’s Palafin gift distributed during the Europe International Championships, which came as a pre-evolved Palafin, not a code to directly evolve Finizen.
Therefore, to get your own Palafin, you’ll have to evolve it from Finizen using the Union Circle feature. This is not done via a special code.
How to Evolve Finizen into Palafin
The key to obtaining Palafin is understanding Finizen’s unique evolution method. It’s not a simple matter of leveling up; instead, it demands a specific social element. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
1. Catch a Finizen:
First things first, you’ll need to catch a Finizen. They can be found swimming in the ocean and the surrounding waterways of the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Look for the playful Water-type Pokémon in bodies of water, particularly around the coastlines.
2. Join a Union Circle:
This is the crucial step. You cannot evolve Finizen alone. You must join a Union Circle with another player, either online or via local wireless play. The Union Circle can be accessed at any Pokémon Center. You must have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play with others online.
3. Level Up Finizen to Level 38 or higher:
Once you’re in a Union Circle with a friend or another player, ensure your Finizen is at level 37 or higher. Then, level up the Finizen just once, either through battles, exp. candies or other conventional methods. This is how Finizen evolves into Palafin and only happens while in a Union Circle.
4. Witness the Evolution:
As soon as Finizen reaches level 38 or higher while you’re in a Union Circle, it will evolve into Palafin. Congratulations! You’ve successfully navigated the unique evolution process.
Understanding Palafin’s Forms
It’s also important to understand that Palafin has two forms: Zero Form and Hero Form. The initial Palafin you get after evolution is in its Zero Form, which bears a strong resemblance to Finizen with a small heart on its chest.
Zero Form
This is the standard appearance of Palafin immediately after evolving from Finizen. It may seem like a slight change from its pre-evolution, but it’s simply hiding the true potential that is ready to be unleashed.
Hero Form
This is where Palafin’s strength shines. Palafin’s Ability, Zero to Hero, changes Palafin into its Hero Form upon being switched out of battle. In this form, its stats are drastically increased, along with a noticeable change in appearance that resembles a superhero. This transformation only happens during battle when switched out and then back in.
FAQs About Finizen and Palafin
Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify the process of obtaining Palafin and understanding its unique characteristics:
1. Can I Evolve Finizen Offline?
No, Finizen cannot evolve offline. The evolution process requires you to be in a Union Circle with at least one other player.
2. Is There a Mystery Gift Code for Palafin?
There is no direct Mystery Gift code to evolve Finizen into Palafin. The code 0C1CV1CT0RGAV1N was for a special Palafin gift, not a way to skip the evolution process.
3. Can I Evolve Finizen at Level 100?
Yes, you can evolve Finizen at level 100 if you haven’t done so before. You simply need to join a Union Circle and level it up again while in that circle.
4. How Do I Join a Union Circle?
You can join a Union Circle at any Pokémon Center. Go to the golden circle in the center and choose to create or join a circle.
5. Does Finizen Look the Same as Palafin?
Initially, Palafin’s Zero Form looks very similar to Finizen, with a small heart on its chest. However, Palafin’s Hero Form is drastically different, with increased size, and a heroic appearance.
6. How Do I Activate Palafin’s Hero Form?
Palafin will transform into its Hero Form automatically during battles. By switching it out of battle and back in again, the Zero to Hero ability will activate and it will transform into Hero Form.
7. Why is Palafin so Strong?
Palafin is so strong due to its ability Zero to Hero, which drastically increases its base stats when it transforms into its Hero Form.
8. Can I get a Shiny Palafin through this method?
Yes, the shiny status of Finizen will transfer over when it evolves to Palafin, allowing you to get a Shiny Palafin via the Union Circle method.
9. Can I Evolve Finizen with anyone Online?
Yes, you can join a Union Circle with anyone, locally or globally, as long as you both have a Nintendo Switch Online account for online play.
10. Is the Palafin received via the 0C1CV1CT0RGAV1N code different from other Palafin?
The Palafin received via the 0C1CV1CT0RGAV1N code is essentially the same as any other Palafin, other than the original trainer name being “Gavin”. They all have the ability Zero to Hero and will have the same potential.
11. Where Can I Find Finizen?
Finizen can be found swimming in the ocean and the surrounding waterways of the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
12. Is Palafin the Only Pokémon that evolves this way?
Yes, Palafin is currently the only Pokémon that evolves through the Union Circle method.
13. Do I Need a Link Code for the Union Circle?
Yes, you may need a link code if you are trying to join a specific Union Circle with friends. Link codes are usually made of 6 characters for private circles.
14. Does Palafin keep its “Hero Form” once the battle is over?
No, Palafin will revert to its Zero Form outside of battles.
15. What is the best way to level up Finizen in a Union Circle?
The best method is to participate in battles or use Exp Candy while in the Union Circle with another player. One level up is enough to trigger the evolution process.