Type Matchups
Sandslash Alola is a Ice/Steel-type Pokémon. It's weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Resists
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Sandslash Alola by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Sandslash Alola excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 450.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Sandslash Alola fits into these proven competitive cores:
Dragon-Steel-Fairy
Modern competitive staple with complementary resistances
Fighting-Steel-Fairy
Balanced offensive core with complementary resistances
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
Other Forms
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What is Sandslash Alola weak to?
Sandslash Alola is weak to Fire (4×), Fighting (4×), Ground (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Sandslash Alola?
The best teammates for Sandslash Alola are Charizard, Gyarados, Moltres because they resist Sandslash Alola's key weaknesses.
Is Sandslash Alola good for competitive?
Sandslash Alola can work on a team with proper support. Sandslash Alola excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 450.
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Sandslash Alola is a Ice-type Pokémon
Sandslash Alola is a Steel-type Pokémon
Charizard covers Sandslash Alola's weaknesses
Gyarados covers Sandslash Alola's weaknesses
Moltres covers Sandslash Alola's weaknesses
Dragonite covers Sandslash Alola's weaknesses
Mantine covers Sandslash Alola's weaknesses
Sandslash Alola is available in Sword Shield
Sandslash Alola is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Sandslash Alola is available in Sun Moon
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