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Storm Mossanda Guide — Stats, Best Build & How to Catch

Everything you need to raise, ride and battle with Storm Mossanda in Palworld 1.0. Storm Mossanda is a uncommon Ground Pal (#241) with 168 HP, 233 ATK and 239 DEF, best known for its Tectonic Shift partner skill.

Updated 2026-07-29

Key takeaways
  • Storm Mossanda overview
  • Base stats & ratings
  • How to catch
  • Best moveset

Storm Mossanda overview

Storm Mossanda is a uncommon ground Pal known for its tectonic shift ability. Frequently sighted in the Sakurajima Coast. It appears most reliably around the Sakurajima Coast. In combat it deals Ground-type damage and slots into a party as a uncommon-tier Ground unit.

Base stats & ratings

HP 168 · ATK 233 · DEF 239 · Speed 112 · Ride Speed 748 · Stamina 292. Pal Stars rates Storm Mossanda PvE 5/10, PvP 6/10, Base 7/10 and Mount 5/10 for Palworld 1.0.

How to catch

Storm Mossanda has a base capture rate of 35 out of 100. Weaken it below 30% HP and use a Mega Sphere from behind for the best odds. Elemental advantage (Fire vs Grass, Water vs Fire, Grass vs Water, Electric vs Water, Ground vs Electric, Ice vs Dragon, Dark vs Neutral, Dragon vs Dragon) speeds the weaken step.

Best moveset

Storm Mossanda learns 4 active moves in Palworld 1.0. The strongest rotation is Earth Fissure, Meteor, Vine Whip. Pair the highest-power Ground move with a same-type STAB partner so both slots benefit from Ground-boosting passives.

Work suitabilities & base role

Storm Mossanda is tagged for Mining, Handiwork. Slot it into a base loop that stacks its highest work value — for example, an quarry line — and give it the Workaholic + Serious passives to squeeze out extra work speed.

Partner skill & mount notes

Storm Mossanda's partner skill "Tectonic Shift" activates while it rides on your shoulder or is deployed. Its ride speed of 748 makes it a support-only rider — better as a base worker than a full-time mount.