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Palossand

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Palossand

Paldea #323 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Sand Castle Pokémon

Palossand sprite

Normal

Shiny Palossand sprite

Shiny

Details

Types

GhostGround

Category

Sand Castle Pokémon

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

250 kg (551.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0770

Pokédex

Paldea #323

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

85

280

374

Attack

75

139

273

Defense

110

202

350

Sp. Atk

100

184

328

Sp. Def

75

139

273

Speed

35

67

185

Total

480

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Palossand, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #323
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
168

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Sandygast

Sandygast

Paldea #322

Level 42

Palossand

Palossand

Paldea #323

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

StartSand TombGroundPhysical358515

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

15Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

20Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.

25BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

30HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep.

35Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

40Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

47Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

54Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

61Shore UpGroundStatus--5

The user restores its own HP by up to half its max HP. It regains more HP in a sandstorm.

68SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM005Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM017Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.

TM022Chilling WaterWaterSpecial5010020

The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM028BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM029HexGhostSpecial6510010

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

TM035Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

TM036Rock TombRockPhysical609515

The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

TM042Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.

TM043FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM049Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

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.

TM051SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM086Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM092ImprisonPsychicStatus--10

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

TM093Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM098Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM104Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

TM109TrickPsychicStatus-10010

The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.

TM111Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

TM114Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM116Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM119Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM120PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM128AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.

TM133Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

TM149EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM150Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM176Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

TM177SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

TM178GravityPsychicStatus--5

Enables Flying types or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves for five turns. Moves that involve flying can't be used.

TM198PoltergeistGhostPhysical110905

The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.

TM202Pain SplitNormalStatus--20

The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.

TM215Scorching SandsGroundSpecial7010010

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM224CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

These are individual move choices, not proof of complete four-move legality. HOME uses destination-specific movesets; older-game moves are not unrestricted imports.
Class
Description
Ancient Power

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

RockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.

Curse

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

GhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Destiny Bond

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

GhostStatus--5

If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Spit Up

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalSpecial-10010

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

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalStatus--20

The user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.

Swallow

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalStatus--10

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.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.

Scarlet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Beach., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Violet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Beach., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Compaction

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Defense stat sharply when the Pokémon is hit by a Water-type move.

Raises this Pokémon's Defense by two stages when it's hit by a Water move.

Sand Veil(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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