# Palossand - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palossand in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Palossand)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Palossand
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Shore Up**: 98.725%
- **Stealth Rock**: 98.064%
- **Shadow Ball**: 89.947%
- **Scorching Sands**: 67.764%
- **Earth Power**: 31.521%
- **Other**: 13.980%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Compaction**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 55.075%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 42.973%
- **Other**: 1.952%

## Common Teammates
- **Darkrai**: 86.049%
- **Corviknight**: 48.139%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 45.252%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 45.075%
- **Regieleki**: 45.051%
- **Ting-Lu**: 41.519%

## FAQ for Palossand in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Palossand?
The most common moves for Palossand are Shore Up, Stealth Rock, Shadow Ball, Scorching Sands. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Palossand?
Palossand is frequently paired with Darkrai, Corviknight, Landorus-Therian, Samurott-Hisui. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Palossand?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Palossand?
The top build for Palossand features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/252/0/0/8`. This configuration accounts for 45.492% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palossand?
Palossand is most effectively run with the ability **Water Compaction** (100.000%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (55.075%).

### What is the most common role for Palossand?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Palossand often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Palossand?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 35 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Palossand on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Palossand) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Palossand
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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