Palossand Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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 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 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 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 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 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

Sandygast

Level 42

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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.

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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 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.

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