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No. 0769

Sandygast

Sand Heap Pokémon

Sandygast official artwork
Official art
GhostGround
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
70 kg 154.3 lbs
Base stat total
320 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Water Compaction
Pokédex entryShield
Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger.
See all 6 entries

Base stats

Total 320 · Higher than 23% of Pokémon
HP55130–162220–314
Atk5567–117103–229
Def8090–145148–284
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD4558–10685–207
Spe1531–7331–141
Total320Higher than 23% of Pokémon
HP55Atk55Def80Spe15SpD45SpA70

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to 5 types, resists 3, immune to 3

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

GhostGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Ghost)Ghost (because of Ghost)Grass (because of Ground)Ice (because of Ground)Water (because of Ground)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Ghost)Rock (because of Ground)
¼×
Poison (because of Ghost and Ground)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Ground)Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
FlyingGroundSteelFirePsychicDragonFairy

Abilities

2 abilities

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Speed tiers

Max Speed 73 · outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 15); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf (Choice Scarf)109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Sandygast outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Sandygast against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
73Sandygast · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
67Sandygast · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
35Sandygast · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

55 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 14

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial20100%25
1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30
5Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhysical30100%15
10Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhysical3585%15
15Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial40100%15
20Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
25Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
30HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
35Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
40Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
45Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
50Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpecial90100%10
55Shore UpUser restores 1/2 its max HP; 2/3 in Sandstorm.GroundStatus——5
60SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 43

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpecial65100%10
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpecial—100%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpecial80100%10
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpecial90100%10
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpecial90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhysical3585%15
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM178Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5
TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhysical11090%5
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpecial70100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpecial60100%5
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDestiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.GhostStatus——5
EggSpit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.NormalSpecial—100%10
EggStockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20
EggSwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.NormalStatus——10

Evolution

Stage 1 of 2
  1. #0769SandygastGhostGround
    1. Level 42
      #0770PalossandGhostGround

Where to find

Wild in 6 games
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Loop LagoonOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 16–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Loop LagoonOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 16–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–25
  • Route 15Static encounter · Lv 30
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–25
Moon 1 area
  • Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Sun 1 area
  • Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 140 · medium growth
Catch rate
140 ≈18.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 15 egg cycles
Egg groups
Amorphous
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

6 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Sand Heap Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Brown
Shape
Original Alola#186Original Akala#113Updated Alola#225Updated Akala#126Isle of Armor#133Paldea#322Hyperspace#025

  1. Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger.

    Shield

  2. Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head.

    Sword

  3. If you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast.

    Ultra Moon

  4. It likes the shovel on its head, so Sandygast will get serious and fight any children who come to take it back.

    Ultra Sun

  5. It takes control of anyone who puts a hand in its mouth. And so it adds to the accumulation of its sand-mound body.

    Moon

  6. Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Sandygast
Japanese
スナバァ
Japanese (romaji)
Sunaba
Korean
모래꿍
Chinese (Traditional)
沙丘娃
Chinese (Simplified)
沙丘娃
French
Bacabouh
German
Sankabuh
Spanish
Sandygast
Italian
Sandygast

Biology

Biology

They live on popular beaches. Sandygast takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

3 generations, animated from Gen VII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII