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 Sandygast [Sword/Shield]
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Weakness Chart for Ghost/Ground-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
2x
0x
0x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
2x
0x
0.25x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sandygast? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Sandygast, a phenomenal Pokémon boasting Ghost and Ground attributes. Sandygast is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Sandygast's strategies.
Species: Sandygast Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs Ability: Water Compaction Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk) EVs: 136 Hp / 252 SpA / 120 SpD IVs: 0 Atk Moveset: - Earth Power / Scorching Sands - Shadow Ball - Energy Ball / Giga Drain - Sludge Bomb
Special Sweeper Sandygast (Water Compaction)
For single battles, Sandygast is a fabulous Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with devastating special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sandygast's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandygast's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Compaction, Sandygast's defense is raised 2 stages after it is damaged by a water-type move.
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Scorching Sands is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target). ◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Sandygast recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sandygast? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Sandygast Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs Ability: Water Compaction Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk) EVs: 136 Hp / 252 SpA / 120 SpD IVs: 0 Atk Moveset: - Earth Power / Scorching Sands - Shadow Ball - Energy Ball / Giga Drain - Sludge Bomb
Doubles Special Sweeper Sandygast (Water Compaction)
Dominating double battles, Sandygast is a distinguished Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using intense special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Sandygast's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandygast's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Compaction, Sandygast's defense is raised 2 stages after it is damaged by a water-type move.
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Scorching Sands is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target). ◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Sandygast recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sandygast can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Sandygast.
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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 Sandygast can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Sandygast
Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Stockpile + Spit up
Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
Moves: Pain split + Toxic
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Scorching Sands, Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Sandygast's stats
Amnesia
Ancient Power
Curse
Harden
Iron Defense
Rock Polish
Stockpile
Most notable and possible best moves for Sandygast
Destiny Bond
Earthquake
Protect
Rest
Stealth Rock
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Sandygast in Sword and Shield
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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