Type Matchups
Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon. It's weak to Water, Grass, Ice moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Resists
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Sandslash by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Sandslash excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 450.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Sandslash fits into these proven competitive cores:
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
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What is Sandslash weak to?
Sandslash is weak to Water (2×), Grass (2×), Ice (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Sandslash?
The best teammates for Sandslash are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Sandslash's key weaknesses.
Is Sandslash good for competitive?
Sandslash can work on a team with proper support. Sandslash excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 450.
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Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur covers Sandslash's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Sandslash's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Sandslash's weaknesses
Charmander covers Sandslash's weaknesses
Charmeleon covers Sandslash's weaknesses
Sandslash is available in Sword Shield
Sandslash is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Sandslash is available in Sun Moon
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