Sandygast Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Sandygast official artwork
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Sandygast

Sand Heap Pokémon

GHOSTGROUND

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

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.

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 base stats

Hp55
Attack55
Defense80
Special Attack70
Special Defense45
Speed15
Total320

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

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

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

MoonWild encounter
SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter

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

5 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
MoonHano Beach AreaWalk21–2420%—
SunHano Beach AreaWalk21–2420%—
Ultra SunHano Beach AreaWalk22–2530%—
Ultra ♂oonAlola Route 15 ♂ainOnly One30100%—
Ultra ♂oonHano Beach AreaWalk22–2530%—

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

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1AbsorbGRASSSpecial2010025Level Up
1HardenNORMALStatus——30Level Up
5AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
9Sand AttackGROUNDStatus—10015Level Up
10Sand TombGROUNDPhysical358515Level Up
15Mega DrainGRASSSpecial4010015Level Up
23BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Level Up
27HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
32Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Level Up
35Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Level Up
41Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Level Up
45Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Level Up
50Shore UpGROUNDStatus——5Level Up
54SandstormROCKStatus——10Level Up
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BrineWATERSpecial6510010Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Energy BallGRASSSpecial9010010Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Flash CannonSTEELSpecial8010010Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—GravityPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—InfestationBUGSpecial2010020Machine
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Machine
—Mud ShotGROUNDSpecial559515Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Machine
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Machine
—PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical110905Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—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
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Egg
—Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Egg
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Egg
—Destiny BondGHOSTStatus——5Egg
—Spit UpNORMALSpecial—10010Egg
—StockpileNORMALStatus——20Egg
—SwallowNORMALStatus——10Egg
—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
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor

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

GameEntry
Sun

Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed.

Moon

It takes control of anyone who puts a hand in its mouth. And so it adds to the accumulation of its sand-mound body.

Ultra Sun

It likes the shovel on its head, so Sandygast will get serious and fight any children who come to take it back.

Ultra ♂oon

If you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast.

Sword

Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head.

Shield

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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