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Palossand

Palossand

#187 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Sand Castle Pokémon

Palossand

#187 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Sand Castle Pokémon

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.

Sandygast

Pyukumuku

Palossand normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Palossand sprite

Shiny

Palossand

Sand Castle Pokémon

#187
GhostGround

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

250 kg (551.2 lbs)

Abilities

Water CompactionSand Veil(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Palossand takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Ghost

Dark

Resists

Normal

Electric

Fighting

Poison

0.25×

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #187Original Akala #114
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
168

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Amorphous
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

Sun

Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger.

Pokémon Moon box art

Moon

Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained.

Evolution

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

Sandygast

#186

Level 42

Palossand

Palossand

#187

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Spell TagSpell Tag
Moon
5%
Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

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

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

5AstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

9Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

14Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

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

18Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

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

23BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

27HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

32Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

36Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

41Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

47Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

54Shore UpGroundStatus--5

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

60SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Compaction

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Defense stat sharply when 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 evasion in a sandstorm.

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

#186

Sandygast

#200

Pyukumuku

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