Sandslash
#28 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Sandslash
The best moves for Sandslash are Mud Shot and Earthquake when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Mud Shot | 10 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Metal Claw | 11.4 dps |
| Bulldoze | 27.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Sandshrew family. Sandslash evolves from Sandshrew which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Sandslash:
Sandslash Raid Guide
Sandslash has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Sandslash, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Sandslash is a Ground Pokémon which evolves from Sandshrew. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Sandslash's strongest moveset is Mud Shot & Earthquake and it has a Max CP of 2,374.
About
"Sandslash's body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones."
Base stats
| Attack | 182 | |
| Defense | 175 | |
| Stamina | 181 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,017 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,356 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,035 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,374 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,696 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,204 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Sandslash
The best moves for Sandslash are Mud Shot and Earthquake when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Mud Shot | 10 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Metal Claw | 11.4 dps |
| Bulldoze | 27.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Metal Claw | 8 | 10 | 11.4 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 140 | -27.8 | 46.7 |
| Rock Tomb | 70 | -15.6 | 21.9 |
| Bulldoze | 80 | -14.3 | 27.4 |
| Night Slash Elite TM | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Sandslash?
Sandslash is a Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Sandslash are:
- Kartana,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Kingler,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Standard),
- Zarude.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 99% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 86% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 84% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Tackle | Avalanche | 82% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Standard) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 82% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Kartana | Air Slash | Leaf Blade | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Sandslash
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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