Palossand

シロデスナ · Trépassable

Palossand is known as the Beach Nightmare. It pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls.

Type: GhostGround
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Sand Castle Pokémon
Japanese: シロデスナ
Height: 1.3 m
Weight: 250.0 kg
Color: Brown
Shape: Squiggle

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Palossand.

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Sandygast

Stage 1

Base form

#0770

Palossand

Stage 2

From Sandygast

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 085

/255
Attack 075

/255
Defense 110

/255
Sp. Atk 100

/255
Sp. Def 075

/255
Speed 035

/255

§ III

Best Palossand cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 11 cards.

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§ IV

Palossand through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

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Sun & Moon era
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02 H

Hasuno

Hasuno is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2013, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield releases, including Cosmic Eclipse and SWSH Black Star Promos, marked by dynamic action scenes and vibrant, contrasting color.

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Sword & Shield era
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03 H

HYOGONOSUKE

HYOGONOSUKE has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet, and Sun & Moon releases. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, character-forward staging and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

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Scarlet & Violet era
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04 K

kawayoo

kawayoo has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2009 through 2025, spanning Sun & Moon, XY, and Sword & Shield. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward framing, balancing playful energy with clear, character-focused staging.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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05 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

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Sun & Moon era
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