#0769 · Gen 7 · 320 BST
Sandygast
An early-evolution Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 7 with solid 80 base Defense. Common ability: Water Compaction.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
130/67/90/81/58/31
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
162/117/145/134/106/73
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 Sandygast
Sandygast is a Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 7 with a Base Stat Total of 320. An early-evolution Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 7 with solid 80 base Defense. Common ability: Water Compaction.
Best stat: Defense (80 base)
Sandygast's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 70 base Special Attack and 15 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 Sandygast competitively
Open the damage calculator with Sandygast selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Sandygast appears in the species dropdown. Drop Sandygast into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0769 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 7 |
| Type | Ghost / Ground |
| Abilities | Water Compaction, Sand Veil |
| Base Stat Total | 320 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 55 / 55 / 80 / 70 / 45 / 15 |