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Base Stats for Sandslash
HP
75
Atk
100
Def
120
SpA
25
SpD
65
Spe
65
Best Moves for Sandslash
Cabeza de Hierro
64.331%
Protección
56.919%
Taladradora
54.276%
Chuzos
50.796%
Triple Axel
49.242%
Allanador Férreo
39.556%
Danza Espada
28.469%
Terremoto
22.622%
Avalancha
14.619%
Other
19.170%
Best Teammates for Sandslash
Best Items for Sandslash
Vidasfera
62.151%
Banda Aguante
15.764%
Chaleco Asalto
7.375%
Cinta Experto
4.438%
Bola de Nieve
3.918%
Cinta Elección
3.660%
Other
2.694%
Best Abilities for Sandslash
Quitanieves
99.585%
Manto Níveo
0.415%
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Spreads are based on in-game Champions Reg. M-B data.
Firme
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
23.695%
Alegre
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
12.335%
Firme
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
8.945%
Firme
84/
252/
0/
0/
0/
172
8.203%
Firme
68/
252/
4/
0/
4/
180
7.012%
Firme
76/
252/
0/
0/
0/
180
4.906%
Firme
68/
252/
0/
0/
0/
188
4.858%
Alegre
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
4.061%
Firme
252/
252/
0/
0/
4/
0
3.540%
Firme
84/
236/
12/
0/
4/
172
3.209%
Firme
180/
252/
0/
0/
0/
76
2.993%
Alegre
0/
252/
100/
0/
0/
152
2.047%
Alegre
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
1.444%
Firme
0/
252/
0/
0/
44/
208
1.377%
Fuerte
244/
188/
0/
0/
0/
76
1.088%
Alegre
4/
248/
4/
0/
0/
252
0.898%
Firme
44/
220/
0/
0/
0/
244
0.857%
Firme
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
0.840%
Firme
4/
236/
4/
0/
20/
244
0.694%
Firme
0/
248/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.679%
Type Matchups for Sandslash
Weak
Fire
4x
Fighting
4x
Ground
2x
Resist
Ice
1/4x
Normal
1/2x
Grass
1/2x
Flying
1/2x
Psychic
1/2x
Bug
1/2x
Dragon
1/2x
Fairy
1/2x
Immune
Poison
0x
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Sandslash in VGC 2022 Series 12?
The top moves for Sandslash in VGC 2022 Series 12 are Cabeza de Hierro (64.331%), Protección (56.919%), Taladradora (54.276%), Chuzos (50.796%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Sandslash?
Sandslash synergizes well with Ninetales-Alola (80.576%), Incineroar (36.944%), Rillaboom (25.652%), Togekiss (23.205%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Sandslash?
The most popular items for Sandslash are Vidasfera (62.151%), Banda Aguante (15.764%), Chaleco Asalto (7.375%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Sandslash?
The most common abilities for Sandslash are Quitanieves (99.585%) and Manto Níveo (0.415%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Sandslash?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Sandslash?
The most common EV spread for Sandslash is Firme with 4/252/0/0/0/252 (23.695% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Sandslash weak to and resistant against?
Sandslash is weak to Fire (4x), Fighting (4x), Ground (2x), resists Ice (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).
Is Sandslash good in VGC 2022 Series 12?
Sandslash is currently ranked in the VGC 2022 Series 12 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Shuca BerryFocus SashAir BalloonSafety GogglesChople Berry Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Fake OutFlare BlitzParting ShotThroat ChopDarkest LariatProtectAssuranceBurning Jealousy Other
73.76%
Zacian-Crowned fairysteelIntrepid SwordRusted SwordIron HeadProtectSacred SwordPlay RoughQuick AttackSubstituteClose CombatOther
69.57%
Thundurus electricflyingDefiantPranksterLife OrbAssault VestSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Utility Umbrella Other Wild ChargeFlyBrick BreakProtectElectrowebTauntFoul PlayEerie ImpulseIron Tail Thunderbolt Crunch Thunder Wave Other
35.67%
Kyogre waterDrizzleAssault VestMystic WaterLife OrbWave Incense Choice Scarf Choice Specs Other Water SpoutIce BeamOrigin PulseThunderProtectOther
34.52%
Grimmsnarl darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayBabiri BerryLagging TailIron Ball Focus Sash Other ReflectLight ScreenThunder WaveSpirit BreakFoul PlayTrickScary FaceOther
33.71%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force LeftoversSafety Goggles Sitrus Berry Other Earth PowerYawnProtectIce BeamIcy WindOther
32.50%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Focus SashMental HerbCoba BerryLagging Tail Babiri Berry Other TailwindCharmMoonblastCotton SporeLight ScreenTauntEnergy BallHelping HandProtect Sunny Day Switcheroo Other
31.72%
Charizard fireflyingSolar PowerBlaze Weakness PolicyLife OrbCharti BerryLum Berry Other ProtectBlast BurnHurricaneAncient PowerHeat WaveSolar Beam Other
28.67%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostChoice SpecsFocus SashLife Orb Other Astral BarrageExpanding ForceMud ShotTrickProtectWill-O-WispSnarlLeaf StormPsyshockTrick Room Energy Ball Dark Pulse Other
27.14%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestLeftovers White Herb Sitrus Berry Life Orb Other Precipice BladesShadow ClawRock TombFire PunchHeat CrashStone EdgeProtectRock SlideSwords Dance Heavy Slam Other
26.74%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle SeedRose Incense Grassy Seed Other Grassy GlideFake OutHigh HorsepowerProtectU-turnKnock OffOther
24.83%
Regieleki electricTransistorLife OrbMagnetAssault VestFocus SashOther ElectrowebProtectBounceRising VoltageWild ChargeVolt SwitchAssuranceThunderboltHyper BeamThunder Eerie Impulse Other
18.45%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Coba BerrySitrus BerryFocus SashMental Herb Wiki Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffFoul PlayGiga Drain Hex Other
14.75%
Landorus groundflyingIntimidateLife OrbWhite HerbAssault VestLum Berry Choice Band Choice Scarf Expert Belt Other FlyEarthquakeRock SlideSwords DanceProtectU-turnGrass KnotEarth Power Other
11.21%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceWeakness PolicyBabiri BerryWhite HerbFocus SashOther Glacial LanceTrick RoomHigh HorsepowerProtectSwords Dance Other
10.09%
Venusaur grasspoisonChlorophyllOvergrow Focus SashLife OrbCoba BerryWeakness PolicyOther Sleep PowderWeather BallEarth PowerLeaf StormFrenzy PlantSludge BombProtectOther
8.27%
Porygon2 normalTraceAnalyticDownload EvioliteOther Trick RoomFoul PlayRecoverEerie ImpulseAlly SwitchShadow Ball Protect Other
8.08%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressure Rocky HelmetSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety Goggles Assault Vest Other HurricaneEerie ImpulseThunderboltRoostHeat WaveThunder Wave Volt Switch Thunder Weather Ball Other
7.53%
Yveltal darkflyingDark AuraAssault VestSafety GogglesLife OrbWeakness Policy Black Glasses Other Oblivion WingFoul PlaySnarlSucker PunchTauntProtectDark PulseHeat WaveOther
7.21%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiant Focus SashExpert Belt Life Orb Safety Goggles Mental Herb Other TailwindIcy WindHurricaneProtectAir SlashHeat WaveTauntOther
6.08%
Palkia waterdragonPressureTelepathy Life OrbWiki BerryLustrous Orb Safety Goggles Assault Vest Expert Belt Roseli Berry Psychic Seed Other Spacial RendTrick RoomEarth PowerHydro PumpThunderFlamethrowerProtectOther
5.88%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostAssault VestWhite HerbLife OrbOther Leaf BladeSmart StrikeSacred SwordAerial AceOther
5.07%
Indeedee psychicnormalPsychic SurgeSynchronize Own Tempo Psychic SeedFocus SashSafety Goggles Other Follow MeHelping HandProtectExpanding ForceMystical FireShadow BallOther
4.88%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldPower HerbOther Moongeist BeamMeteor BeamTrick RoomProtectWide GuardAir Slash Other
4.74%
Shedinja bugghostWonder GuardFocus SashSafety GogglesOther Shadow SneakPoltergeistEndureAlly SwitchWill-O-WispX-ScissorOther
4.26%
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