#0770 · Gen 7 · 480 BST
Palossand
A Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 7 with strong 110 base Defense. Common ability: Water Compaction.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
160/85/117/108/85/49
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
192/139/178/167/139/95
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Palossand
Palossand is a Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 7 with a Base Stat Total of 480. A Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 7 with strong 110 base Defense. Common ability: Water Compaction.
Best stat: Defense (110 base)
Palossand's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 100 base Special Attack and 35 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Water Compaction
- Sand Veil
How to use Palossand competitively
Open the damage calculator with Palossand selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Palossand appears in the species dropdown. Drop Palossand into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0770 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 7 |
| Type | Ghost / Ground |
| Abilities | Water Compaction, Sand Veil |
| Base Stat Total | 480 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 85 / 75 / 110 / 100 / 75 / 35 |