Palossand Best Moveset
Ghost/Ground at 110 Defense and 100 Sp. Atk with AbilityWater Compaction boosting Defense +2 when hit by Water. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold creates a physical wall that becomes nearly impenetrable after one Water attack. The moveset fires special Ghost and Ground TermStab while tanking physical damage. D-Tier through Water Compaction utility.
Water Compaction quadrupled Defense when hit by Water in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Shore Up recovered HP. Ghost/Ground wall with a unique niche.
Best Moves
Best Build
Palossand best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Shore Up
- Earth Power
- Shadow Ball
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Water Compaction required opponents to use Water moves. They just didn't. The ability was conditional on cooperation.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Shore Up
- Sandstorm
- Sand Tomb
Recommended Teammates
Recovered in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Shore Up plus 100/110 defenses walled. Ghost/Ground typing gave three immunities. The sand castle found firmer ground.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Shore Up
- Stealth Rock
- Shadow Ball
- Scorching Sands
Recommended Teammates
Palossand Weakness
Type-wise, Palossand takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark. Normal, Electric, and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Palossand's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Electric, Fighting |
What is Palossand Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Palossand
Dragapult's Shadow Ball hits Palossand for 74-87%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Dragapult builds →U Turn5-6% Draco Meteor60-71% Shadow Ball 2x74-87% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Iron Treads builds →Earthquake18-21% Knock Off 2x24-28% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Glimmora builds →Power Gem15-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Cinderace builds →U Turn6-7% Sucker Punch 2x26-30% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn 2x13-15% Scald 2x20-23% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Zamazenta builds →Crunch 2x30-36% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Dragonite builds →Earthquake22-26% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball 2x60-71% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Corviknight builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Gliscor builds →Earthquake13-15% Knock Off 2x17-20% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Palossand is what Sandygast becomes. Breed it for Sandygast eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Sandygast pushed Palossand to 480 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +30. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Palossand to get Sandygast eggs easily using 63 partners from the Amorphous egg group.
Shiny Palossand
Black Palossand is what happens when a haunted sandcastle gets built on a volcanic beach. The jet-black towers with red shovels give it this gothic horror energy that the tan original can't touch. One of the most slept-on shinies in all of Alola, and it's criminal that more people don't talk about it.
Shiny Palossand Odds & Hunting Methods
5 of 5 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Palossand
Moderate rates across 5 locations for Palossand in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Palossand in SV
The path to Palossand starts with Sandygast at Lv. 16-61 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SandygastEast Province (Area One) - BeachLv.16-46OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.16-46OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.16-46OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.16-46OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.42-61OverworldRate 8%
Step 2Palossand ✓Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.42-61OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.42-61OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.42-61OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.42-61OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.42-61OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Sandygast (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Palossand preloaded.
Buried in Lumiose City's Wild Zones, the Sand Castle Pokemon Palossand waits as a patient overworld encounter within a tight level 42 to 44 window near the city's sandier corners.
Where To Catch Palossand in LZA
Sandygast is your first catch on the way to Palossand. You'll find walking and fixed encounters from Lv. 22-44 across 4 total spots in the chain.
- Step 2Palossand ✓or evolve from Sandygast (Step 1)
You're catching Sandygast first, not Palossand. Sandygast appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Palossand in SwSh
- Step 1Catch SandygastLoop Lagoon - BeachLv.16-21OverworldRate 100%All Weather
- Step 2Palossand ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Sandygast egg.
No wild encounters for Palossand. The 2-stage line runs through Sandygast, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 42 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Palossand in USUM
The path to Palossand starts with Sandygast at Lv. 22-30 via walking and fixed encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Palossand ✓
Base Stats
Palossand's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Physical bulk with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Defense EVs.
The terrifying Palossand drags smaller Pokémon into its sandy body. Once its victims are trapped, it drains them of their vitality whenever it pleases.
Palossand Guide
Palossand plays as a tank. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. so pick your spots carefully.
Palossand pairs best with Tyranitar, Excadrill, and Iron Valiant. Tyranitar has Good synergy and covers what Palossand can't handle on its own.
Palossand's hidden ability is Sand Veil. It increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Situational compared to Water Compaction.
Bold is the go-to nature for Palossand. That's +Defense / -Attack. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA EVs. Fits the tank role.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Palossand has been obtainable in 5 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Palossand has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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