Sandygast Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Sandygast
Sand Heap Pokémon
Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head.
Sandygast Pokédex brings together the essential information for Sandygast, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Sandygast is National Pokédex #769 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Ghost and Ground-type Pokémon.
This Sandygast Pokédex covers Sandygast across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head.
Sandygast at a glance
- Type
- GHOSTGROUND
- Weak to
- WATER2×GRASS2×ICE2×GHOST2×DARK2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 80
- Abilities
- Water Compaction, Sand Veil (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Palossand — Level 42
Sandygast Pokédex overview
Sandygast has the Ghost and Ground typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Sand Heap Pokémon. Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Sandygast Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Sandygast quick facts
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Weight
- 70.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation VII
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 140
- Base happiness
- 70
Sandygast Pokédex type and weaknesses
Sandygast is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost and Dark. It resists Poison, Bug and Rock. It is immune to Normal, Electric and Fighting. These matchups come from Sandygast's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Sandygast and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Sandygast type effectiveness
Damage taken when Sandygast is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Ghost / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Sandygast Pokédex stats
Sandygast has a base stat total of 320, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 80. In the Sandygast Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Sandygast is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Sandygast Pokédex abilities
Sandygast can have Water Compaction and Sand Veil as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Sandygast functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Sandygast abilities
Water Compaction
Raises this Pokémon's Defense by two stages when it's hit by a Water move.
Sand Veil Hidden
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sandygast Pokédex evolution
No additional evolution information is shown for Sandygast. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Sandygast evolution family
Sandygast evolution requirements
Evolves into
Palossand
Level 42
Sandygast Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Sandygast has 1 form shown on this Sandygast Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.


Sandygast Pokédex game appearances
Sandygast appears in 4 Pokémon titles, including Moon, Sun, Ultra Sun and Ultra ♂oon. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Sandygast appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Sandygast game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Sandygast?
The locations below show where Sandygast can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Sandygast encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon | Hano Beach Area | Walk | 21–24 | 20% | — |
| Sun | Hano Beach Area | Walk | 21–24 | 20% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Hano Beach Area | Walk | 22–25 | 30% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Alola Route 15 ♂ain | Only One | 30 | 100% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Hano Beach Area | Walk | 22–25 | 30% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Sandygast Pokédex moves
The Sandygast Pokédex lists 93 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Sandygast move explorer
93 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | GRASS | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Level Up |
| 5 | Astonish | GHOST | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 9 | Sand Attack | GROUND | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 10 | Sand Tomb | GROUND | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Level Up |
| 15 | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 23 | Bulldoze | GROUND | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 27 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | Status | — | 60 | 20 | Level Up |
| 32 | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Level Up |
| 35 | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 41 | Shadow Ball | GHOST | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 45 | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 50 | Shore Up | GROUND | Status | — | — | 5 | Level Up |
| 54 | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | — | — | 10 | Level Up |
| — | Amnesia | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Brine | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Bulldoze | GROUND | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Chilling Water | WATER | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confuse Ray | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Energy Ball | GRASS | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Flash Cannon | STEEL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Fling | DARK | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Gravity | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Hex | GHOST | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Imprison | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Infestation | BUG | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mud Shot | GROUND | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Night Shade | GHOST | Special | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Pain Split | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Poltergeist | GHOST | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rock Polish | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rock Slide | ROCK | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rock Tomb | ROCK | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sand Tomb | GROUND | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Scorching Sands | GROUND | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Shadow Ball | GHOST | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sludge Bomb | POISON | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Spite | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Stealth Rock | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Stone Edge | ROCK | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Trick | PSYCHIC | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Amnesia | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Egg |
| — | Ancient Power | ROCK | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Egg |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Destiny Bond | GHOST | Status | — | — | 5 | Egg |
| — | Spit Up | NORMAL | Special | — | 100 | 10 | Egg |
| — | Stockpile | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Egg |
| — | Swallow | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | After You | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Block | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Gravity | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Pain Split | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Poltergeist | GHOST | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Recycle | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Role Play | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Scorching Sands | GROUND | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Spite | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Stealth Rock | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Trick | PSYCHIC | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Sandygast Pokédex entries
The Sandygast Pokédex entries below let you compare how Sandygast has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Sandygast Pokédex entries
Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed.
It takes control of anyone who puts a hand in its mouth. And so it adds to the accumulation of its sand-mound body.
It likes the shovel on its head, so Sandygast will get serious and fight any children who come to take it back.
If you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast.
Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head.
Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger.
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