Type matchups
Damage Sandslash takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Sandslash has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 110
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 450
Sandslash has a base stat total of 450, higher than 44% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (110). With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 75 HP, 110 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Sandslash can have the abilities Sand Veil and Sand Rush.
How to beat Sandslash
Sandslash takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Sandslash's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Sandslash's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Sandslash's Ground moves.
Evolution
Sandslash is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Sandshrew → Sandslash), evolving from Sandshrew.
Best counters to Sandslash
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandslash weak to?
As a Ground type, Sandslash takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Sandslash resistant to?
Sandslash resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Sandslash?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Sandslash with super-effective attacks.