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Palossand

Palossand

Armor #134 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Sand Castle Pokémon

Palossand

Armor #134 in the Sword and Shield 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

Armor #134
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
Isle of Armor #134
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 Sword box art

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.

Pokémon Shield box art

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.

Evolution

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

Sandygast

Armor #133

Level 42

Palossand

Palossand

Armor #134

Moves

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

StartSand TombGroundPhysical358515

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

15Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

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

20Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing 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 into a deep sleep.

35Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

40Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

47Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

68SandstormRockStatus--10

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

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

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM49Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

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

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TR22Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TR38TrickPsychicStatus-10010

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

TR40Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

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

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
PoltergeistGhostPhysical110905

The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item.

Scorching SandsGroundSpecial7010010

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

Terrain PulseNormalSpecial5010010

The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move’s type and power changes depending on the terrain when it’s used.

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 evasiveness in a sandstorm.

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

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Sandygast

#156

Pyukumuku

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