As a Ghost/Ground type, Palossand has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 3 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Ghost/Ground typing.

Base stats

HP: 85
Attack: 75
Defense: 110
Sp. Atk: 100
Sp. Def: 75
Speed: 35
Total: 480

Palossand has a base stat total of 480, higher than 53% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (110). With Sp. Atk (100) well above Attack (75), it works best as a special attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 85 HP, 110 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Palossand can have the abilities Water Compaction and Sand Veil.

How to beat Palossand

Palossand takes 2× damage from Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Fighting and Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock and Bug moves are resisted.

Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Palossand's Ground moves and resists its Ghost moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Ground moves. Galarian Moltres hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Palossand's Ground moves and resists its Ghost moves.

Evolution

Palossand is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Sandygast → Palossand), evolving from Sandygast.

Best counters to Palossand

Other Ghost/Ground Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Palossand weak to?

As a Ghost/Ground type, Palossand takes super-effective damage from Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark moves.

What is Palossand resistant to?

Palossand resists Rock, Bug and Poison (¼×) moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Electric.

What are the best counters to Palossand?

Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Zarude and Galarian Moltres, which hit Palossand with super-effective attacks.