Palossand Evolution
Palossand Abilities
Raises this Pokémon's Defense by two stages when it's hit by a Water move.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Palossand Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | grass | special | 20 | 100 | Level 1 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Harden | normal | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
| Astonish | ghost | physical | 30 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Sand Tomb | ground | physical | 35 | 85 | Level 1 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| Mega Drain | grass | special | 40 | 100 | Level 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Sand Attack | ground | status | – | 100 | Level 20 | Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy. |
| Bulldoze | ground | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 25 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| Hypnosis | psychic | status | – | 60 | Level 30 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | Level 35 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Iron Defense | steel | status | – | – | Level 40 | The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat. |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | special | 80 | 100 | Level 47 | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Earth Power | ground | special | 90 | 100 | Level 54 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Shore Up | ground | status | – | – | Level 61 | The user restores its own HP by up to half its max HP. It regains more HP in a sandstorm. |
| Sandstorm | rock | status | – | – | Level 68 | 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. |
| Amnesia | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Chilling Water | water | special | 50 | 100 | TM | 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. |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | status | – | 100 | TM | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| Curse | ghost | status | – | – | TM | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
| Earthquake | ground | physical | 100 | 100 | TM | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Energy Ball | grass | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Flash Cannon | steel | special | 80 | 100 | TM | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Fling | dark | physical | – | 100 | TM | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Gravity | psychic | status | – | – | TM | 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. |
| Hex | ghost | special | 65 | 100 | TM | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Imprison | psychic | status | – | – | TM | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Mud Slap | ground | special | 20 | 100 | TM | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Night Shade | ghost | special | – | 100 | TM | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| Pain Split | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself. |
| Poltergeist | ghost | physical | 110 | 90 | TM | The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psychic | psychic | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | 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. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Rock Slide | rock | physical | 75 | 90 | TM | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| Rock Tomb | rock | physical | 60 | 95 | TM | The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. |
| Scary Face | normal | status | – | 100 | TM | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Scorching Sands | ground | special | 70 | 100 | TM | The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Skill Swap | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Sludge Bomb | poison | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. |
| Spite | ghost | status | – | 100 | TM | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Stealth Rock | rock | status | – | – | TM | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Stone Edge | rock | physical | 100 | 80 | TM | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | 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. |
| Trick | psychic | status | – | 100 | TM | The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own. |
Palossand Sprites
Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger.
Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained.
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.
Once it has whipped up a sandstorm to halt its opponents in their tracks, this terrifying Pokémon snatches away their vitality.
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.
Palossand's Japanese name is Sirodethna (シロデスナ). Here are all the official names for Palossand across different languages:
Palossand Breeding
How to Get Palossand
Palossand is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Palossand in every game where it is available:
About Palossand
Palossand is a Ghost/Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 480, Palossand is classified as a Sand Castle Pokémon and is part of the Sandygast → Palossand evolution line.
In competitive play, Palossand is placed in the PU tier where it holds a 4.82% usage rate. Its key abilities are Water Compaction and Sand Veil, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Palossand is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Palossand can learn 73 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Shore Up, Stealth Rock, Scorching Sands, Shadow Ball. Standing at 1.3m tall and weighing 250kg, Palossand has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Alola region games.