Palossand Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Palossand official artwork
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Palossand

Sand Castle Pokémon

GHOSTGROUND

Palossand is known as the Beach Nightmare. It pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls.

Palossand Pokédex brings together the essential information for Palossand, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Palossand is National Pokédex #770 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Ghost and Ground-type Pokémon.

This Palossand Pokédex covers Palossand 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. Palossand is known as the Beach Nightmare. It pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls.

Palossand at a glance

Type
GHOSTGROUND
Weak to
WATER2×GRASS2×ICE2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Defense — 110
Abilities
Water Compaction, Sand Veil (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Palossand Pokédex overview

Palossand has the Ghost and Ground typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Sand Castle Pokémon. Palossand is known as the Beach Nightmare. It pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Palossand Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Palossand quick facts

Height
1.3 m
Weight
250.0 kg
Generation
Generation VII
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
60
Base happiness
70

Palossand Pokédex type and weaknesses

Palossand 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 Palossand's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Palossand and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Palossand type effectiveness

Damage taken when Palossand is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATER2×GRASS2×ICE2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

BUG½×ROCK½×

Strongly resists

POISON¼×

Immune to

NORMAL0×ELECTRIC0×FIGHTING0×

Based on Ghost / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Palossand Pokédex stats

Palossand has a base stat total of 480, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 110. In the Palossand 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 Palossand is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Palossand base stats

Hp85
Attack75
Defense110
Special Attack100
Special Defense75
Speed35
Total480

Palossand Pokédex abilities

Palossand can have Water Compaction and Sand Veil as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Palossand functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Palossand 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.

Palossand Pokédex evolution

Palossand evolves from 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.

Palossand evolution family

Palossand evolution requirements

Palossand Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Palossand has 1 form shown on this Palossand 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.

Palossand normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Palossand.

Palossand Pokédex moves

The Palossand Pokédex lists 92 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.

Palossand move explorer

92 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1AbsorbGRASSSpecial2010025Level Up
1AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
1HardenNORMALStatus——30Level Up
1Sand AttackGROUNDStatus—10015Level Up
1Sand TombGROUNDPhysical358515Level Up
15Mega DrainGRASSSpecial4010015Level Up
23BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Level Up
27HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
32Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Level Up
35Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Level Up
41Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Level Up
47Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Level Up
54Shore UpGROUNDStatus——5Level Up
60SandstormROCKStatus——10Level Up
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—BrineWATERSpecial6510010Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EmbargoDARKStatus—10015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Energy BallGRASSSpecial9010010Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Flash CannonSTEELSpecial8010010Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—GravityPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—InfestationBUGSpecial2010020Machine
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Machine
—Mud ShotGROUNDSpecial559515Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Machine
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Machine
—PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical110905Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—QuashDARKStatus—10015Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Rock PolishROCKStatus——20Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Sand TombGROUNDPhysical358515Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Scorching SandsGROUNDSpecial7010010Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sludge BombPOISONSpecial9010010Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Machine
—Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—After YouNORMALStatus——15Tutor
—BlockNORMALStatus——5Tutor
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Tutor
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Tutor
—GravityPSYCHICStatus——5Tutor
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical110905Tutor
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Role PlayPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Scorching SandsGROUNDSpecial7010010Tutor
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Tutor
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Tutor
—Terrain PulseNORMALSpecial5010010Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor

Palossand Pokédex entries

The Palossand Pokédex entries below let you compare how Palossand 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.

Palossand Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Sun

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

Moon

Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained.

Ultra Sun

Each of its grains of sand has its own will. Palossand eats small Pokémon and siphons away their vital essence while they’re still alive.

Ultra ♂oon

Once it has whipped up a sandstorm to halt its opponents in their tracks, this terrifying Pokémon snatches away their vitality.

Sword

Palossand is known as the Beach Nightmare. It pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls.

Shield

This Pokémon lives on beaches, but it hates water. Palossand can’t maintain its castle-like shape if it gets drenched by a heavy rain.

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