Palossand
#770 (Alola)
Best moveset for Palossand
The best moves for Palossand are Astonish and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Astonish | 8.7 dps |
| Shadow Ball | 40 dps |
Defense
| Astonish | 8.7 dps |
| Shadow Ball | 40 dps |
Pokémon type
Ghost
Ground
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Sandygast family. Palossand evolves from Sandygast which costs 50 Candy.
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Summary
Palossand is a Ghost & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Sandygast. It is vulnerable to Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark moves. Palossand's strongest moveset is Astonish & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 2,444.
About
"Once it has whipped up a sandstorm to halt its opponents in their tracks, this terrifying Pokémon snatches away their vitality."
Base stats
| Attack | 178 | |
| Defense | 178 | |
| Stamina | 198 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,047 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,396 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,095 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,444 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,745 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,269 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 168 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 250 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Palossand
The best moves for Palossand are Astonish and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Astonish | 8.7 dps |
| Shadow Ball | 40 dps |
Defense
| Astonish | 8.7 dps |
| Shadow Ball | 40 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Astonish | 8 | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | -16.7 | 40 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | -8.3 | 18 |
| Earth Power | 100 | -13.9 | 33.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Palossand?
Palossand is a Ghost/Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Palossand are:
- Kartana,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Chandelure,
- Gengar (Costume 2020).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 99% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 88% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Lick | Shadow Ball | 88% |
| Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 88% |
| Dragapult | Hex | Shadow Ball | 87% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 87% |
| Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Palossand
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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