Sandshrew - Alola Form
#27 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Sandshrew - Alola Form
The best moves for Sandshrew (Alola Form) are Metal Claw and Blizzard when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Metal Claw | 13.7 dps |
| Blizzard | 50.3 dps |
Defense
| Powder Snow | 7.2 dps |
| Blizzard | 50.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Ice
Steel
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Sandshrew (Alola Form) family. Sandshrew (Alola Form) evolves into Sandslash (Alola Form) which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Sandshrew:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Sandshrew - Alola Form, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Sandshrew (Alola Form) is an Ice & Steel Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Fire and Ground moves. Sandshrew's strongest moveset is Metal Claw & Blizzard and it has a Max CP of 1,293. Sandshrew (Alola Form) evolves into Sandslash (Alola Form).
About
"Sandshrew's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies."
Base stats
| Attack | 125 | |
| Defense | 129 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
554 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
739 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,108 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,293 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 924 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,201 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 40 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Sandshrew - Alola Form
The best moves for Sandshrew (Alola Form) are Metal Claw and Blizzard when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Metal Claw | 13.7 dps |
| Blizzard | 50.3 dps |
Defense
| Powder Snow | 7.2 dps |
| Blizzard | 50.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 8 | 10 | 13.7 |
| Powder Snow | 6 | 15 | 7.2 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | 130 | -32.3 | 50.3 |
| Night Slash | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
| Gyro Ball | 80 | -15.2 | 29.1 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Sandshrew (Alola Form)?
Sandshrew (Alola Form) is a Ice/Steel type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Fighting and Fire moves, and weak against Ground moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Sandshrew (Alola Form) are:
- Reshiram,
- Terrakion,
- Pheromosa,
- Lucario,
- Chandelure.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 94% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 93% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 90% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 88% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Close Combat | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Sandshrew - Alola Form
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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