Nintendo continues to reveal new pocket monsters set to make their debut in Pokémon Sun and Moon, and this latest batch features two of the more unique creatures ever seen in the series.
By unique, we mean kind of bizarre. Sandygast and Palossand are ghost/ground type Pokémon that take on the forms of sandcastles, which is definitely something fans haven't seen before. Sandygast is the creature's first form, with Palossand being its evolution.
Nintendo also revealed a new crab creature by the name of Crabrawler, as well as the first form of the previously-revealed bear Pokémon Bewear, called Stufful. You can read more details about each new Pokémon below, straight from the Pokémon Company.
Name: Crabrawler
Type: Fighting
Crabrawler is a Boxing Pokémon that really hates to lose. It can be found clinging to buildings with its powerful pincers that also pack a powerful punch, or gathering around trees in search of Berries, its favorite food.
Name: Stufful
Type: Normal/Fighting
Stufful may have a small body, but this Pokémon has extraordinary strength. Despite its cute, fluffy appearance, Stufful dislikes being touched and will flail its arms in protest. Stufful evolves into Bewear.
Name: Sandygast
Type: Ghost/Ground
Sandygast emerges when the grudges of fallen Pokémon soak into the sand after battle, and its tunnel-like mouth can suck the vitality from people and Pokémon. Sandygast also features a new Water Compaction Ability, never before seen in other Pokémon, where its Defense stat goes up by two if it's hit with a Water-type move. Sandygast evolves into Palossand.
Name: Palossand
Type: Ghost/Ground
Palossand disguises itself as a sandcastle, with its shovel on top serving, it is believed, as a radar to search out prey. Unsuspecting small Pokémon are dragged into Palossand's body through its sandy vortex so it can steal their life force.
The creatures join other newly-revealed pocket monsters, like the fire/dragon type Turtonator, as well as new Alola forms of classic Pokémon like Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, Eggecutor and many more. A new trailer also revealed the group of villains that players will be going up against in the new game, the appropriately-named Team Skull.
Pokémon Sun and Moon release on Nov. 18 for Nintendo 3DS.
