# Palossand - Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Palossand in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss/Palossand)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Palossand
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Common Moves
- **Trick**: 91.5%
- **Shadow Ball**: 65.9%
- **Giga Drain**: 62.2%
- **Scorching Sands**: 57.3%
- **Shore Up**: 37.8%
- **Sandstorm**: 36.6%
- **Sand Tomb**: 31.7%
- **Earth Power**: 6.1%
- **Mud-Slap**: 4.9%
- **Tera Blast**: 4.9%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Compaction**: 71.4%
- **Sand Veil**: 28.6%

## Common Items
- **Lagging Tail**: 88.6%
- **Bright Powder**: 5.7%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.7%

## Common Teammates
- **Hatterene**: undefined%
- **Breloom**: undefined%
- **Bisharp**: undefined%
- **Cyclizar**: undefined%
- **Smeargle**: undefined%
- **Cinderace**: undefined%

## FAQ for Palossand in homebss-1760

### What are the top moves for Palossand?
The most common moves for Palossand are Trick, Shadow Ball, Giga Drain, Scorching Sands. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Palossand?
Palossand is frequently paired with Hatterene, Breloom, Bisharp, Cyclizar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Palossand?
The most common Tera Types for Palossand are Grass, Steel. Specifically, Tera Grass is used in 75.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Palossand?
The most common nature for Palossand is **Modest**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Palossand?
Palossand is most effectively run with the ability **Water Compaction** (71.4%) and the item **Lagging Tail** (88.6%).

### What is the most common role for Palossand?
Based on common item usage (Lagging Tail), Palossand often functions as a **tactical** in the homebss-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/homebss/Palossand) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebss) - Build teams with Palossand
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*