Sandygast
Ghost/Ground-type, Generation 7. Evolves into Palossand for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Mud Shot Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sandygast takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 384
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 705 CP
Sandygast moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Mud Shot Best STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Sand Attack STAB | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Scorching Sands STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Shadow Ball Best STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Shot (8 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Sandygast is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sandygast
How to get Sandygast
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 28 | 1,066 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,154 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 671 | 722 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 835 | 898 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 671 | 722 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 508 | 546 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 671 | 722 |
Is Sandygast good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sandygast has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 54 |
| Lv 3 | 91 |
| Lv 4 | 129 |
| Lv 5 | 166 |
| Lv 6 | 203 |
| Lv 7 | 240 |
| Lv 8 | 278 |
| Lv 9 | 315 |
| Lv 10 | 352 |
| Lv 11 | 387 |
| Lv 12 | 423 |
| Lv 13 | 458 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 493 |
| Lv 15 | 528 |
| Lv 16 | 564 |
| Lv 17 | 599 |
| Lv 18 | 634 |
| Lv 19 | 669 |
| Lv 20 | 705 |
| Lv 21 | 740 |
| Lv 22 | 775 |
| Lv 23 | 810 |
| Lv 24 | 846 |
| Lv 25 | 881 |
| Lv 26 | 916 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 951 |
| Lv 28 | 987 |
| Lv 29 | 1,022 |
| Lv 30 | 1,057 |
| Lv 31 | 1,075 |
| Lv 32 | 1,092 |
| Lv 33 | 1,110 |
| Lv 34 | 1,128 |
| Lv 35 | 1,145 |
| Lv 36 | 1,163 |
| Lv 37 | 1,180 |
| Lv 38 | 1,198 |
| Lv 39 | 1,216 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,233 |
| Lv 41 | 1,249 |
| Lv 42 | 1,265 |
| Lv 43 | 1,281 |
| Lv 44 | 1,297 |
| Lv 45 | 1,313 |
| Lv 46 | 1,329 |
| Lv 47 | 1,345 |
| Lv 48 | 1,361 |
| Lv 49 | 1,378 |
| Lv 50 | 1,394 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0769
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 70.00 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0769_POKEMON_SANDYGAST
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sandygast in Pokemon GO?
Sandygast's best moveset is Mud Shot with Shadow Ball. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Sandygast's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sandygast takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Bug, Rock. Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Sandygast's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sandygast reaches 1,394 CP at level 50 and 1,233 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Sandygast?
A 15/15/15 Sandygast shows 705 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 881 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 528 CP.