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Palossand Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Palossand is a Ghost/Ground Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC. Learn more about Palossand, its location, stats, and more.

Hyperspace Pokedex
Pokemon Legends: Z-A SandygastSandygast
Dex #25 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Palossand Palossand
Dex #26 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A KecleonKecleon
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Evolves From Sandygast Line

Sandygast Evolution Line
SandygastSandygast →
Lv. 42 		PalossandPalossand

Evolution Chart:
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Palossand Game Data

Palossand Type

Regular
Shiny
Hyperspace Dex #26
Palossand ImagePalossand
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Ghost Type Icon
Gen 7
Height 1.3 m
Weight 250 kg
Species Sand Castle Pokémon
EV Yield Def +2
Hyperspace Dex #26
Shiny Palossand
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Ghost Type Icon
Gen 7
Height 1.3 m
Weight 250 kg
Species Sand Castle Pokémon
EV Yield Def +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Palossand Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon

Palossand Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
85
 #103
Atk
75
 #267
Def
110
 #65
SpAtk
100
 #136
SpDef
75
 #250
Speed
35
 #441
Total
480
 #252
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 192 192 160 160 145
Atk 139 127 95 85 72
Def 178 162 130 117 103
SpAtk 167 152 120 108 94
SpDef 139 127 95 85 72
Spd 95 87 55 49 36
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature


Palossand Best Nature and Moveset

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Palossand Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Absorb Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 7
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Base Harden Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tensing its muscles to stiffen its body.
10 Sand Tomb Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 7
The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage.
13 Infestation Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 6
The user infests targets so that they take continual damage for a while. Targets cannot be switched out of battle during this time.
18 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
24 Hypnosis Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make targets drowsy.
30 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
35 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
41 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
46 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
50 Earth Power Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
52 Shore Up Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves - / 10
The user restores some HP by kicking up a cloud of sand from its surroundings, then absorbing the sand into itself.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
019 Power Gem Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
026 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
046 Mud Shot Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 6
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
052 Earth Power Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
109 Facade Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.
110 Chilling Water Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks targets by showering them with water that's so cold it saps their power. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
119 Ominous Wind Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks with a gust of horrible wind that makes targets' skin crawl. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
120 Ancient Power Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
121 Torment Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves - / 12
The user torments and enrages the target, making it harder for the same move to be used in quick succession.
136 Scorching Sands Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 70 / 6
The user attacks by throwing scorching sand at targets. This may also leave targets with a burn.
141 Fake Out Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks first to make targets flinch. This move only succeeds if it is used first thing upon the user entering a battle.
154 Fissure Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 250 / 20
The user attacks by opening up a large fissure in the ground and dropping targets in. This move takes a great deal of time to carry out.

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Hyperspace Pokedex
Pokemon Legends: Z-A SandygastSandygast
Dex #25 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Palossand Palossand
Dex #26 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A KecleonKecleon
Dex #27

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