Ultra League PvP guide
Palossand Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Palossand is a Ghost/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #223. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Shadow Ball and Sand Tomb.
Ultra League
#223
Viable pick
Type
Ghost/Ground
Best Fast Move
Astonish
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,763
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT PALOSSAND
Is Palossand Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palossand is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #223.
Palossand PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #509 | 74.8 | Astonish, Shadow Ball, Earth Power |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #223 | 81.5 | Astonish, Shadow Ball, Sand Tomb |
Best Moveset for Palossand in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Palossand is Astonish with Shadow Ball and Sand Tomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Palossand in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Palossand PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Shadow Ball
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Sand Tomb
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Palossand Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Palossand wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Difficult Matchups
- Feraligatr223
- Florges363
- Snorlax402
- Corviknight422
Palossand Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Palossand's Ghost/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- grass1.6×
- ice1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Palossand in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Palossand in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Palossand's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
58% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
34% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
35% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
10% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ratings are shown from Palossand's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Palossand.
Best Teammates for Palossand in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Palossand should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Palossand's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Palossand's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Palossand's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Palossand's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Palossand's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Palossand
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/11 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,944,909 |
| #2 | 0/12/14 | 1,498 | 23.5 | 1,943,043 | |
| #3 | 1/15/9 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,941,347 | |
| #4 | 2/15/15 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,939,163 | |
| #5 | 0/13/13 | 1,498 | 23.5 | 1,939,012 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/14 | 2,499 | 49 | 4,198,669 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 49 | 4,196,806 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 2,496 | 48.5 | 4,195,463 | |
| #4 | 0/15/12 | 2,500 | 49 | 4,194,694 | |
| #5 | 0/15/14 | 2,497 | 48.5 | 4,193,487 |
Palossand Stats in Pokémon GO
Palossand's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Palossand 0/15/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 115.3
- Defense
- 125
- HP
- 135
Ultra League
Palossand 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 49
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 148.7
- Defense
- 159.5
- HP
- 177
Palossand Evolution
A Shadow form of Palossand also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Palossand in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ground / Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #166
Same Ground / Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #198
Same Ground / Ghost typing · Ghost-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #38
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #235
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #245
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Ultra League #195
More PoGoCoach tools
Palossand Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Palossand in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palossand's recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Shadow Ball and Sand Tomb.
Is Palossand good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palossand is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #223.
What counters Palossand in Pokémon GO PvP?
Feraligatr, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Florges are among the strongest current counters to Palossand in Ultra League.
What is Palossand weak to in Pokémon GO?
Palossand is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).