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
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Sandygast raid guide
Best counters against Sandygast
How to get Sandygast
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (118 Defense / 146 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sandygast's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sandygast takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sandygast's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sandygast reaches 1,394 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,233 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sandygast?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sandygast shows 705 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 881 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Sandygast in Pokemon GO?
Sandygast spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sandygast be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sandygast depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.