Palossand
Palossand is a ghost and ground type Pokémon known for its sandcastle-like appearance.
Type: Ghost / Ground
Abilities: - Water Compaction: This ability increases Palossand's Defense by two stages every time it is hit by a Water-type move. - Sand Veil: This ability increases Palossand's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. - Hidden Ability: Sand Veil - This ability increases Palossand's evasion by 20% during a sandstorm.
Physical Characteristics: - Resembles a large sandcastle with a single tower and four turrets. - Has blue, vacant eyes and a wide mouth. - Its shovel on top acts as a radar.
Behavior and Habitat: - Known to control human adults, making them build sandcastles. - Typically found on beaches.
In Battle: - Effective at raising its Defense and recovering HP with moves like Shore Up and Amnesia. - Can learn a variety of Ghost and Ground type moves, making it a versatile fighter.
Evolution: - Evolves from Sandygast at level 42.
Interesting Facts: - Palossand's Japanese name, Shirodeshigai, combines "castle" and "turbo" (a genus of large sea snails). - The shovel on its head is used as a radar to search for prey. - While it is immune to Electric-type moves due to its Ground typing, it is severely weak to Water-type moves, ironically considering it's a sandcastle.