Sandygast
Sandygast is a Ghost/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Sand Heap Pokémon
.
A Sandygast emerges when the grudges of Pokémon and other creatures soak into the sand after they fall in battle. A Sandygast uses its power to manipulate children into gathering sand to increase the size of its body. If a Sandygast loses its shovel, it may put up a tree branch, a flag, or another item in its place.
The tunnel-like mouth of a Sandygast can suck the vitality from people and Pokémon. Apparently it's a test of courage in the Alola region to put your hand in a Sandygast's mouth.
Pokédex data
| National № | 769 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Ground |
| Species | Sand Heap Pokémon |
| Height | 1′08″ (0.5 m) |
| Weight | 154.3 lbs (70.0 kg) |
| Abilities | 1. Water Compaction Sand Veil (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 186 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 225 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 64 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
| Total | 320 | 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
Pokédex entries
| Sun | Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It takes control of anyone who puts a hand in its mouth. And so it adds to the accumulation of its sand-mound body. |
| Ultra Sun | It likes the shovel on its head, so Sandygast will get serious and fight any children who come to take it back. |
| Ultra Moon | If you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast. |
Moves learned by Sandygast
Moves learnt by level up
Sandygast learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 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 | |
| 45 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 50 | Shore Up | Ground | — | — | |
| 54 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — |
Egg moves
Sandygast learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sandygast 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
Sandygast can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Sandygast is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 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 | — | — | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Sandygast does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
Moves learnt by TM
Sandygast does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
Sandygast sprites
| Type | Generation 7 |
|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
| Shiny |
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Where to find Sandygast
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun |
Hano Beach |
|---|---|
| Ultra Moon | Route 15, Hano Beach |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Sandygast questions
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Other languages
| English | Sandygast |
|---|---|
| Japanese | スナバァ (Sunaba) |
| German | Sankabuh |
| French | Bacabouh |
Name origin
- sandy
- covered in sand
- gast
- to frighten or scare