Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Palossand is about as slow as they come. Ghost/Ground typing gives it a defined role on the team. Normal, Electric, and Fighting moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat.
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.
Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger.
Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained.
Palossand Weakness
GoodType-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.
Palossand is what Sandygast becomes. Breed it for Sandygast eggs (quick to hatch). No compatible 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Palossand to get Sandygast eggs easily from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Ancient Power, Destiny Bond and 3 more.
Nothing fancy here. Palossand builds around Weakness Policy for a massive attack boost after eating a super-effective hit, Quiet nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs. Watercompaction does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Palossand Moveset
- Earth Power
- Amnesia
- Shore Up
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Ancient Power aren't available any other way for Palossand, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Earthquake and Earth Power for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Palossand directly. Start with Sandygast at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 42. The 2-stage line from Sandygast to Palossand is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Palossand in Sun & Moon
Step 1Catch SandygastEASYHano BeachSunGrassLv.21-2420%MidWaterEASYHano BeachMoonGrassLv.21-2420%MidWater
Step 2Palossand ✓
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.
Sandygast evolves into Palossand at level 42. Palossand is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 100 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
Palossand can be found in Legends: Z-A, Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A