Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Alolan Sandslash [Sun/Moon]
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Weakness Chart for Ice/Steel-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
4x
4x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
2x
0.25x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sandslash-alola? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Sandslash-Alola, a marvelous Pokémon known for its Ice and Steel typing! It's a sight to see Sandslash-Alola out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Sandslash-Alola below and optimize your gameplay!
Sandslash is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Slush Rush, if hail is active Sandslash's speed is doubled.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Sandslash's attack by 2 stages). ♦ Rapid Spin is a physical 20-base power Normal-type move (frees Sandslash from hazards, binding, leech seed).
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Species: Sandslash-Alola Item: Steelium Z / Chople Berry Ability: Slush Rush Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Moveset: - Iron Head - Icicle Crash / Ice Punch - Return / Slash - Earthquake / Drill Run
Physical Sweeper Sandslash-Alola (Slush Rush)
Sandslash is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Slush Rush, if hail is active Sandslash's speed is doubled.
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target). ♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sandslash-alola? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Sandslash is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Slush Rush, if hail is active Sandslash's speed is doubled.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes). ♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sandslash-alola can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Sandslash-alola.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sandslash-alola can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Sandslash-alola
Moves: Defense curl + Ice ball
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Protect
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Sandslash-alola's stats
Amnesia
Curse
Defense Curl
Hone Claws
Iron Defense
Metal Claw
Rapid Spin
Swords Dance
Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Sandslash-alola
Aurora Veil
Earthquake
Hidden Power
Icicle Crash
Iron Head
Knock Off
Poison Jab
Protect
Rapid Spin
Rest
Stealth Rock
Swords Dance
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Sandslash-alola in Sun and Moon
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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