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
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Iron Treads builds →Earthquake18-21% Knock Off 2x24-28% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Glimmora builds →Power Gem15-17% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Cinderace builds →U Turn6-7% Sucker Punch 2x26-30% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Palossand View Corviknight builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar 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 Indeterminate egg group.
How to Get Palossand
moderate rates across 10 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)
Winds & Waves hasn't launched yet, so encounter data for Palossand isn't confirmed. In other games, it's available in Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet.
How to Obtain Palossand in WW
Step 1Obtain SandygastLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Hano Beach. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Hano Beach. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Loop Lagoon · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Five). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Palossand ✓
No wild encounters for Palossand in Legends: Z-A. Bring Sandygast over from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Palossand in LZA
- Step 1Obtain SandygastCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Five), then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Hano Beach. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Hano Beach. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Loop Lagoon · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Palossand ✓
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 Palossand egg.
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 works as a tank with 480 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 110 base Defense does the heavy lifting.
Palossand's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Exeggutor (Grass), and Walrein (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 35 Speed, Palossand won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Water Compaction is the go-to ability for Palossand. It raises this Pokémon's Defense by two stages when it's hit by a Water move. Its hidden ability Sand Veil can work in specific setups.
Palossand is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
The core moveset is Shoreup, Stealth Rock, Shadow Ball, and Scorching Sands. Shoreup leads at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Palossand has been obtainable in 6 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves