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.
Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger.
Stat spread.
Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Sandygast family appeared on December 17, 2024.
- Sandygast
- Palossand by encounter
- Shadow
Palossand in competitive play.
Palossand is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #523 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Palossand as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Palossand is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Palossand vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 135 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Palossand | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Attack | 75 | 83 | -8 |
| Defense | 110 | 81 | +29 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 69 | +31 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 71 | +4 |
| Speed | 35 | 63 | -28 |
| Total | 480 | 439 | +41 |
Palossand appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Palossand is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Palossand.
Every main-series game Palossand is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: Area Two
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Ground-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildLoop Lagoon (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidChallenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveSandygast (Level 42)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Palossand appears in 1 episode.
In SM022 (2017-04-13).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Palossand partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Palossand partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Palossand in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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