Sandslash Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

75

Attack

100

Defense

110

Sp. Atk

45

Sp. Def

55

Speed

65

Total

450

Evolution

1. Sandshrew
2. →
   Sandslash

Best counters to Sandslash

• Sky ShayminHits for 2×
• ArticunoHits for 2×
• GyaradosHits for 2×
• MantineHits for 2×
• CramorantHits for 2×
• SwannaHits for 2×

Other Ground Pokémon

• Sandshrew
• Diglett
• Dugtrio
• Cubone
• Marowak
• Phanpy
• Donphan
• Trapinch
• Groudon
• Hippopotas
• Hippowdon
• Drilbur

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.