Palossand
Palossand is a Ghost/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Sand Castle Pokémon
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Palossand controls human adults, making them build a sand castle that provides camouflage and also raises its defensive abilities. Unlike Sandygast, if Palossand loses some of the sand from its body, it can restore itself on its own. When moving about in search of prey, the shovel on top of Palossand's head revolves. It’s said that the shovel could be serving as some kind of radar.
Pokédex data
National № | 770 |
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Type | Ghost Ground |
Species | Sand Castle Pokémon |
Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
Weight | 250.0 kg (551.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Water Compaction Sand Veil (hidden ability) |
Local № | 187 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 226 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 134 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Defense |
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Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 168 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 85 | 280 | 374 | |
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Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Speed | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Total | 480 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Palossand changes
- In Generation 7, Palossand has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Sun | Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger. |
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Moon | Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained. |
Ultra Sun | Each of its grains of sand has its own will. Palossand eats small Pokémon and siphons away their vital essence while they’re still alive. |
Ultra Moon | Once it has whipped up a sandstorm to halt its opponents in their tracks, this terrifying Pokémon snatches away their vitality. |
Sword | Palossand is known as the Beach Nightmare. It pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls. |
Shield | This Pokémon lives on beaches, but it hates water. Palossand can’t maintain its castle-like shape if it gets drenched by a heavy rain. |
Moves learned by Palossand
Moves learnt by level up
Palossand learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
15 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
20 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
25 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
30 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
35 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
40 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
47 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
54 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
61 | Shore Up | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
68 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Palossand learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Palossand egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Palossand can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Poltergeist | Ghost | ![]() | 110 | 90 |
Scorching Sands | Ground | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Terrain Pulse | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Palossand is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Palossand is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
65 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Palossand learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
5 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
9 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
14 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
18 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
23 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
27 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
32 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
41 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
47 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
54 | Shore Up | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
60 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Palossand learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Palossand egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Palossand can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Gravity | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Recycle | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Role Play | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Palossand is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
60 | Quash | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
63 | Embargo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
69 | Rock Polish | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Palossand sprites
Where to find Palossand
Answers to Palossand questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Palossand |
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Japanese | シロデスナ (Sirodethna) |
German | Colossand |
French | Trépassable |
Name origin
- palace
- large stately building
- sand
- fine rock debris