Dozand

Dozand is a dual-type Ghost/Ground Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Physiology
Dozand is a ghostly sandbag Pokémon. It has a brown squirrel-like tail that's curled at the tip, two stubby tan arms, two stubby tan feet, a brown worn patch on its belly, and its tan head has two closed eyes, a tiny black dot for an open mouth, and some tan "hair". Its body shape somewhat resembles that of Timburr's.

Gender Differences
None.

Special Abilities
When Dozand look and act as if they're awake, they are actually in permanent sleep. They are able to navigate in the real world while only seeing their dreams.

Behavior
Dozand look and act as they're awake, but they're actually in permanent sleep. They're still able to navigate around in the real world, but they can only see their dreams. It's hard to make friends when they are always sleeping, but they tend to like Snoozee and Ghoullow because they can visit their dreams.

Habitat
There is only one Dozand encountered per save file in the game. In the Goopool Swamp Graveyard, there are three graves in the back. Examine the one on the right to encounter Dozand.

Shiny Coloration Differences
For Shiny Dozand, both the tan and the brown turn orange, with the former being in a lighter shade than the latter.

Trivia

 * Its body shape somewhat resembles that of Timburr's.


 * Dozand is the first Ghost/Ground type since the official Pokémon Golett and its Evolution, Golurk.
 * Later on, Sandyghast, Palossand, Galarian Yamask and Runerigus are more official Pokémon that are Ground/Ghost-type.

Origin
Dozand is based on the sandman, a fairy-like creature that makes people fall asleep.

Name Origin
Dozand's name comes from a combination of the words Doze and sand.