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No. 0770 · Generation VII · Alola

Palossand

The Sand Castle Pokémon

TL;DR. Palossand is a ghost/ground-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 480. Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger.

Ghost Ground

Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger.

Height1.3 m

Weight250.0 kg

AbilitiesWater Compaction

HiddenSand Veil

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 85

Attack 75

Defense 110

Sp. Attack 100

Sp. Defense 75

Speed 35

Total480

480 base stat total, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Ghost-types.

110 base Defense, Palossand's strongest stat, ranking 25th of 135 Ghost-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Palossand in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Palossand reaches 2,444 CP at level 40 and 2,796 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack178

GO Defense178

GO Stamina198

Max CP (L40)2,444

Max CP (L50)2,763

Best buddy (L51)2,796

Raid catch CP 1,326–1,396 (L20). Weather boosted 1,658–1,745 (L25).

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Competitive

Palossand in competitive play.

Palossand is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #289 in the Great League.

Defensive

Stealth Rock / Scorching Sands / Shadow Ball / Shore Up

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureBold
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraWater, Fairy, Poison

Physical Wall

Stealth Rock / Scorching Sands / Shadow Ball / Shore Up

NatureBold
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
TeraDragon, Fairy, Water

Physically Defensive

Shore Up / Stealth Rock / Shadow Ball / Scorching Sands

ItemColbur Berry
NatureBold
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraWater, Dark

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #289 82.5 score

Ultra League #126 86.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Palossand.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Palossand, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Palossand?

Palossand is a Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Palossand weak to?

Palossand takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Palossand resistant to?

Palossand is immune to Normal, Electric, Fighting. It also resists Bug, Rock, Poison.

How does Palossand evolve?

Palossand evolves from Sandygast (Level 42). Palossand is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Palossand from?

Palossand was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0770.

What are Palossand's base stats?

Palossand has HP 85, Attack 75, Defense 110, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 75, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 480.

What are Palossand's abilities?

Palossand can have the ability Water Compaction, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Veil.

Is Palossand legendary or mythical?

No. Palossand is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Palossand's best stat?

Palossand's highest base stat is Defense at 110, which ranks 25th of 135 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Palossand good?

Palossand has a base stat total of 480, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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