Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Sandygast

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Sandygast is a new F Tier Ghost Ground Type Sand Heap Pokémon, with a growth rate and a 1 Defense EV Yield. Sandygast has a chance of having as an Ability, and based on 320 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Relaxed Nature for Sandygast in Pokemon SV.

Stats
Abilities

Sandygast Stats

Sandygast highest IV stat is Def (80) and the lowest being Speed (15).


Rank	Value	Stat
F	55	HP
E	55	Atk
D	80	Def
D	70	Sp.Atk
F	45	Sp.Def
F	15	Speed
F	320	Total

Pokedex

Pokemon Stats

Sandygast Abilities


Abilities	Description
Water Compaction Ability 1	Water Compaction raises the bearer's Defense by 2 stages when it is hit by a Water-type move.
Sand Veil Hidden Ability	Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type).

Guide
Breeding

Sandygast Guide

Sandygast has a 1 Defense EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Sandygast is a Relaxed nature due to the highest IV stat being Defense.


Sandygast	Detail
Wild Held Item	None
Wild Material Drops	Sandygast Sand
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Weak To	2x 2x 2x 2x 2x
Resistance To	1/2 1/2 0 0 0 1/4
Catch Rate	140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
EV Yield	1 Defense

Breeding Sandygast

Sandygast can breed with pokemon who share the Amorphous Egg Group.


Sandygast	Value
Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male / 50% female

How To Evolve Sandygast in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Sandygast Regular Evolution requires Level 42 to evolve into Palossand.

Sandygast Regular Evolution

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Sandygast
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Evolves at level 42
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Palossand

The Sandygast Regular Evolution biggest stat increase will be the HP stat.


Evolutions	Total	HP	Atk	Def	Sp.Atk	Sp.Def	Speed
Sandygast	320	55	55	80	70	45	15
Stat Increase	+160	+30	+20	+30	+30	+30	+20
Palossand	480	85	75	110	100	75	35

Evolutions Chart

Where To Find Sandygast Locations in Pokemon SV

Sandygast has 2 spawn locations in pokemon scarlet and violet. You can find the evolved form Palossand appearing at level 42 - 61, within the South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), Casseroya Lake location.

Sandygast Locations


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Tera Raid Spawn	2 Sandygast Raid	Sandygast Lv. 20
South Province (Area Five) West Province (Area Two) East Province (Area One) East Province (Area Two)	Very Rare 1 1 Biome	1 Lv. 1
South Province (Area Five) West Province (Area Two) East Province (Area One) East Province (Area Two) Casseroya Lake	Very Rare 1 1 Biome	1 Lv. 1

Wild Sandygast Tera Type Location


Tera Pokemon	Moves
Asadon Desert Sandygast Lv.30 Grass Tera Type	Curse Destiny Bond Giga Drain Hypnosis

Locations List

Sandygast Raid Rewards in Pokemon SV

Pokemon SV Sandygast has 1 Tera Raids. The Sandygast Tera Raid will be a Lv.20 2-Star Raid.


Raid	Rewards	Raid Moves
2 Sandygast Raid Lv. 20	Exp. Candy S 3x Sandygast Sand 2x Resist Feather 1x Exp. Candy M 1x 12.37% Resist Feather 1x 11.76% Cheri Berry 1x 5.33% Pecha Berry 2x 5.63% Rawst Berry 1x 5.97% Stardust 1x 47.62%	Bulldoze Astonish Sand Tomb Sand Attack

Tera Raid Battles

Pokemon SV Sandygast Weakness

Sandygast is a Ghost Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Sandygast to take More Damage from Ghost, Dark, Water, Grass, Ice type moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Rock, Normal, Fighting, Electric, Poison type moves.

Sandygast Type Weakness Chart
Damage Taken	Types
+400% Damage From
+200% Damage From	Ghost 2x Dark 2x Water 2x Grass 2x Ice 2x
-50% Less Damage From	Bug 1/2 Rock 1/2
-75% Less Damage From	Poison 1/4
Immune to Damage From	Normal 0 Fighting 0 Electric 0

What pokemon is Sandygast Weak Against?

Increased Damage


Tier	Pokemon	Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S	Palafin Hero	+200%
S	Baxcalibur	+200%
S	Chi-Yu	+200%
S	Chien-Pao	+200%
S	Dragapult	+200%
S	Ting-Lu	+200%
S	Wo-Chien	+200%
S	Hydreigon	+200%

What pokemon is Sandygast Resistant Against?

Reduced Damage


Tier	Pokemon	Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S	Slaking	Immune
S	Koraidon	Immune
S	Miraidon	Immune
S	Great Tusk Donphan	Immune
S	Iron Hands Hariyama	Immune
S	Iron Thorns Tyranitar	Immune
S	Iron Valiant Gallade	Immune
S	Sandy Shocks Magneton	Immune

Pokemon Weaknesses

Best Moves for Sandygast in Scarlet and Violet

Sandygast Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Bulldoze and TM Moves like Shadow Ball, and Bulldoze.


Unlock	Move	Description
	Earthquake Ground	Tier: B Tier Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it.
	Earth Power Ground	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Shadow Ball Ghost	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Bulldoze Ground	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
	Energy Ball Grass	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

List of Sandygast Moves in

Sandygast can learn 14 Moves from Leveling Up and 34 TM Moves. Moves like Sandstorm which, Sandygast will learn by reaching level 60. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Shadow Ball, Bulldoze and Energy Ball.

Lv Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves

Sandygast Level Up Moves

List of the 14 Moves Sandygast can learn from leveling up.


Lv	Move	Description
Lv.1	Absorb Grass	Tier: F Tier Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special Effect: A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Lv.1	Harden Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 30 Status Effect: The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Lv.5	Astonish Ghost	Tier: E Tier Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Lv.10	Sand Tomb Ground	Tier: E Tier Power: 35 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Lv.15	Mega Drain Grass	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Effect: A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Lv.20	Sand Attack Ground	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Effect: Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.
Lv.25	Bulldoze Ground	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Lv.30	Hypnosis Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 60 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep.
Lv.35	Giga Drain Grass	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Lv.40	Iron Defense Steel	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 15 Status Effect: The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Lv.45	Shadow Ball Ghost	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Lv.50	Earth Power Ground	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Lv.55	Shore Up Ground	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user restores its own HP by up to half its max HP. It regains more HP in a sandstorm.
Lv.60	Sandstorm Rock	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokemon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

Sandygast TM Moves

List of the 34 Moves Sandygast can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).


TM	Move	Description
	Amnesia Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
	Bulldoze Ground	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
	Confuse Ray Ghost	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Effect: The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
	Earth Power Ground	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Earthquake Ground	Tier: B Tier Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it.
	Endure Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
	Energy Ball Grass	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Facade Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
	Flash Cannon Steel	Tier: D Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Fling Dark	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
	Giga Drain Grass	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
	Hex Ghost	Tier: D Tier Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
	Imprison Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: If opposing Pokemon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
	Iron Defense Steel	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 15 Status Effect: The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
	Mud Shot Ground	Tier: D Tier Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
	Mud-Slap Ground	Tier: E Tier Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
	Night Shade Ghost	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
	Protect Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
	Psychic Psychic	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Rain Dance Water	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
	Rest Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
	Rock Slide Rock	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch.
	Rock Tomb Rock	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
	Sandstorm Rock	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokemon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
	Scary Face Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
	Shadow Ball Ghost	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Skill Swap Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
	Sleep Talk Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
	Sludge Bomb Poison	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
	Stealth Rock Rock	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokemon that switch into battle.
	Stone Edge Rock	Tier: D Tier Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
	Substitute Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
	Sunny Day Fire	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
	Trick Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.

Sandygast Egg Moves

List of the 6 Moves Sandygast can learn from being hatched from an egg.


Move	Description
Ancient Power Rock	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special Effect: The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
Curse Ghost	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Destiny Bond Ghost	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokemon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Spit Up Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.
Stockpile Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.
Swallow Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to restore its own HP. The more power is stored, the more HP is restored.

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