No. 0769

Sandygast

Sand Heap Pokémon

Official art

Sandygast is a Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 320. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ghost Ground

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

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

HP55130–162220–314

Atk5567–117103–229

Def8090–145148–284

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD4558–10685–207

Spe1531–7331–141

Total320Higher than 23% of Pokémon

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.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Calculate damage →

Type matchups

GhostGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DarkGhostGrassIceWater

Resists

½×

BugRock

¼×

Poison

Immune to

0×

ElectricFightingNormal

Takes normal damage from 7 types

FlyingGroundSteelFirePsychicDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 15); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

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
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
73		Sandygast · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
67		Sandygast · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
35		Sandygast · 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Defense is raised 2 after it is damaged by a Water-type move.
Everything about Water Compaction →
Other Pokémon with Water Compaction 1
Palossand
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokémon's evasiveness is 1.25×; to Sandstorm.
Everything about Sand Veil →
Other Pokémon with Sand Veil 26
Sandshrew Sandslash Diglett Dugtrio Geodude Graveler Golem Gligar Phanpy Donphan Larvitar Cacnea Cacturne Gible Gabite Garchomp Gliscor Stunfisk Helioptile Heliolisk Palossand Silicobra Sandaconda Wiglett Wugtrio Orthworm

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0769SandygastGhostGround
1. Level 42
  #0770PalossandGhostGround

Moves

Level up 14


1	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	20	100%	25
1	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
5	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
10	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Phys	35	85%	15
15	Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	40	100%	15
20	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
25	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
30	HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
35	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
40	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
45	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
50	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
55	Shore UpUser restores 1/2 its max HP; 2/3 in Sandstorm.	Ground	Status	—	—	5
60	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10

TM / HM / TR 43


TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM29	HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.	Ghost	Spec	65	100%	10
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM42	Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.	Ghost	Spec	—	100%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM93	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
TM98	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TM148	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM176	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Phys	35	85%	15
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM198	PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.	Ghost	Phys	110	90%	5
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM215	Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Ground	Spec	70	100%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 6


Egg	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
Egg	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.	Ghost	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Spec	—	100%	10
Egg	StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Egg	SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Status	—	—	10

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.

Pokédex entries

: Sand Heap Pokémon
: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Brown

: —

Original Alola#186Original Akala#113Updated Alola#225Updated Akala#126Isle of Armor#133Paldea#322Hyperspace#025

Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger.
Shield
Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head.
Sword
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
It likes the shovel on its head, so Sandygast will get serious and fight any children who come to take it back.
Ultra Sun
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
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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

: 1 Def
: 140 ≈18.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 64
: Medium

Breeding

: Amorphous
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

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.