# Palossand - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H

> Find the best Palossand builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Palossand Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Palossand)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Palossand
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/4x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Electric (0x), Fighting (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.938%
- **Earth Power**: 96.374%
- **Shore Up**: 73.426%
- **Amnesia**: 73.068%
- **Giga Drain**: 21.124%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 11.453%
- **Psychic**: 10.903%
- **Other**: 13.715%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Compaction**: 98.902%
- **Sand Veil**: 1.098%

## Common Items
- **Absorb Bulb**: 61.201%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 10.063%
- **Choice Specs**: 9.901%
- **Weakness Policy**: 9.069%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.922%
- **Other**: 1.844%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 54.713%
- **Sneasler**: 48.753%
- **Smeargle**: 48.098%
- **Talonflame**: 44.961%
- **Primeape**: 44.816%
- **Snorlax **: 8.649%

## FAQ for Palossand in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Palossand?
The most common moves for Palossand are Shadow Ball, Earth Power, Shore Up, Amnesia. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Palossand?
Palossand is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Sneasler, Smeargle, Talonflame. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Palossand weak to and resistant against?
Palossand is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/4x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Electric (0x), Fighting (0x).

### 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 `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 61.198% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palossand?
Palossand is most effectively run with the ability **Water Compaction** (98.902%) and the item **Absorb Bulb** (61.201%).

### What is the most common role for Palossand?
Based on common item usage (Absorb Bulb), Palossand often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regh-1760 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/gen9vgc2024regh/Palossand) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Palossand
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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