Pokémon · Scarlet & Violet
Palossand
Paldea Evolved · #96 · Uncommon · 2023
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Market reference
$0.14
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 96 / 279
- Release year
- 2023
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- HP
- 150
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Sandygast
- Retreat cost
- 4 energy
- Regulation mark
- G
- Illustrator
- HYOGONOSUKE
- Pokédex #
- 770
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Attacker
- Damage efficiency
- 80 damage
- 26.67 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 1 Prize given up
- Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
- Setup
- Stage 1
- One evolution step from a Basic
Strategy & play
How Palossand plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Its main attack (Earthen Power) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
- Needs Psychic Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Psychic type, weak to Darkness ×2 — a Darkness attacker doing ≥75 effectively one-shots it.
- A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
- Retreat cost 4 — gets stranded Active if gusted; run Switch / Escape Rope or a Float Stone-style Tool.
- A Stage 1 — one step up from Sandygast; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
How to beat Palossand
- Exploit its Darkness weakness — ≥75 damage one-shots it.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
- Trap it Active — 4 retreat means it can’t escape without help.
More by HYOGONOSUKE
This card was illustrated by HYOGONOSUKE.
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About this card
"The terrifying Palossand drags smaller Pokémon into its sandy body. Once its victims are trapped, it drains them of their vitality whenever it pleases."
PCSpooky Shot — 40
PCCEarthen Power — 80+
If you have a Stadium in play, this attack does 80 more damage.
Weakness:D×2
Resistance:F-30
Retreat cost:CCCC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
View calendar →Tournaments and releases relevant to Palossand or Paldea Evolved.
PRE Worlds Pumpkaweekly!
Aug 24, 2026
Sunny's Weekly #270 Trolley Ride to Worlds!
Aug 24, 2026
Nightshades Premier Circuit Challenge #25 25 Codes
Aug 24, 2026
🇧🇷 Hit Cup #15 | TCG Live
Aug 25, 2026
⚡ Surge's TCG Vault Winner Takes All - 50 Codes
Aug 25, 2026
Tuesday Night BATTLE LEAGUE! (100 Codes)
Aug 25, 2026
Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where Palossand was legal.
SEASAC League Challenge #22 (SEASON 4) [50 CODES]
today
Rare Candy Club Showdown #39 (50 CODES)
today
Deep Sea Draw - Sei's Community Tourney (8/2026)
today
Kearney Free Entry Standard Tournament #2
today
ITA Weekly #3
yesterday
Tournoi amical LEAGUE canto N62° SPECIAL
yesterday
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/12| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.02 | $0.16 | $19.98 | $0.14 | — |
| Reverse Holofoil | $0.09 | $0.25 | $19.98 | $0.25 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2025/12/07| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €0.04 |
| 7-day average | €0.06 |
| 30-day average | €0.05 |
| Low | €0.02 |
| Trend price | €0.04 |
| Low (excellent+) | €0.02 |
| Reverse holo low | €0.02 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €0.12 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €0.13 |
| reverseHoloSell | €0.14 |
| averageSellPrice | €0.04 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €0.13 |
| Reverse holo trend | €0.13 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Palossand is real?
Palossand is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Palossand worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Palossand is $0.14; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Palossand from?
Palossand is from the Pokémon set "Paldea Evolved" in the Scarlet & Violet series, released in 2023.
What rarity is Palossand?
Palossand is a Uncommon card in the Paldea Evolved set.
Other Palossand printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
