Competitive Information for Alolan Sandshrew [Scarlet/Violet]
Ice / Steel
Abilities:
If Snow is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x.
If Snow is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sandshrew-alola? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Sandshrew-Alola, a cool Pokémon ready to dominate with its Ice and Steel typing! Sandshrew-Alola is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Sandshrew-Alola below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Chople Berry / Occa Berry
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Triple Axel / Ice Spinner
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a distinguished Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with devastating physical attacks. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sandshrew-alola? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Chople Berry / Occa Berry
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Triple Axel / Ice Spinner
- Double-Edge / Iron Head
For double battles, Sandshrew is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with brute physical attacks. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Triple Axel is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Sandshrew-alola is: Ghost, Water, Dragon, Rock or Fire
Considering the amount of shared resistances against typings this Pokemon is usually weak to, we also recommend: Flying
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Ice or Steel ) could also prove helpful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Leech Life / X-Scissor
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ X-Scissor is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Night Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Knock Off / Night Slash
Sandshrew is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Ice Spinner
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Knock Off / Night Slash
Sandshrew is a wonderful Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Slash / Body Slam
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a wonderful Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Knock Off / Night Slash
Sandshrew is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Sandshrew-alola
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Slush Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 Atk / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
Sandshrew is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandshrew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandshrew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slush Rush, if snow is active Sandshrew's speed is doubled.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sandshrew-alola can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Sandshrew-alola.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sandshrew-alola can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Sandshrew-alola
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Ice Shard
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Sandshrew-alola's stats
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Sandshrew-alola
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Sandshrew-alola in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Sandshrew-alola's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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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