Type matchups
Damage Sandy Shocks takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric/Ground type, Sandy Shocks has 4 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Electric/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 85
- Attack
- 81
- Defense
- 97
- Sp. Atk
- 121
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 101
- Total
- 570
Sandy Shocks has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (121) well above Attack (81), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 101 beats 85% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 85 HP, 97 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Sandy Shocks's only ability is Protosynthesis.
How to beat Sandy Shocks
Sandy Shocks takes 2× damage from Ground, Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Flying, Poison, Rock and Steel moves are resisted.
Good counters: Landorus hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Sandy Shocks's Electric and Ground moves. Therian Landorus hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Sandy Shocks's Electric and Ground moves. Gliscor hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Sandy Shocks's Electric and Ground moves.
Evolution
Sandy Shocks does not evolve.
Best counters to Sandy Shocks
Other Electric/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandy Shocks weak to?
As an Electric/Ground type, Sandy Shocks takes super-effective damage from Ground, Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Sandy Shocks resistant to?
Sandy Shocks resists Flying, Poison, Rock and Steel moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Sandy Shocks?
Strong type-based picks include Landorus, Therian Landorus and Gliscor, which hit Sandy Shocks with super-effective attacks.