EveryPokémon Gotrainer knows the struggle of catching a Shiny variant, one of the rarest creatures in the game. But, despite their rarities, there are a few ways to help you even the odds. For this guide, we’ll show you how to get a Shiny Sandygast and Shiny Palossand inPokémon Go.
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Where to find Shiny Sandygast in Pokémon Go
Shiny Sandygasts don’t appear too often unless an ongoing event increases their spawn rate. In particular,Pokémon Go’sHoliday Part 1 celebration gives you much more chances, lasting from Dec. 17 to May 30, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time. While this event is active, you can complete the following tasks to unlock a Shiny Sandygast inPokémon Go:
In comparison to other techniques, Research Tasks offer a much more guaranteed method forShiny variantfarming. For example, the Holiday Part 1 event presents various objectives that reward you with Pokémon encounters. One of these tasks could result in a Shiny Sandygast pull, so attempt to test out your luck to see if it happens. The objectives shown there are also pretty simple to complete, such as spinning five PokéStops/Gyms and walking for 2km.
Here are a few Research Tasks that provide you with a possible Shiny Sandygast drop:
Besides Research Tasks, you’re able to start tradingwith friends. Although you’ll need to give up one of your own Pokémon, it’ll still give you the Shiny Sandygast you’re looking for.
How to increase your odds for Shiny Sandygast in the Wilds
Catching a Shiny Sandygast in the Wilds is one of the most tried and true methods. The best thing you can do for this is to capture regular Sandygast, which (hopefully) leads you to its Shiny form. However, in some cases, this method doesn’t work out, no matter how many Pokémon you’ve captured. So, if you’re currently experiencing this problem, take advantage ofWeather Boosts, specifically withFoggy and Sunny weather. Sandygast thrives more so in this weather, making them come out more in the Wilds.
To boost your chances even further, utilize Lure Modules and Incense. It’ll attract more Pokémon temporarily, luring all sorts of creatures in return.
Best counters to use against Sandygast in Pokémon Go
If you’re ready to duke it out with a Sandygast, use the following counters to defeat it easily in One-Star Raids:
Since Sandygast is weak against Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark types, utilizing any of the Pokémon above is crucial. You can also select movesets with these types in mind, as they will deal significant damage to the creature. Even if you don’t have any of these Pokémon, you can settle for others that meet this criteria.
How to get Shiny Palossand in Pokémon Go
To take it to the next level, you canevolve the Shiny Sandygast to unlock a Shiny PalossandinPokémon Go. It’ll require 50 candies, which you can earn by transferring Pokémon or setting Sandygast as a Buddy.
If you aren’t familiar with the transferring method, you’ll need to collect a whole bunch of Sandygast out in the Wilds. It’ll be easier to do when certain events increase its spawns. Then, once you collect enough, select the duplicates in your collection and choose to transfer them to the professor. The process can take a while, so try to capture as many Sandygast as possible to quicken the pace.
