Competitive Information for Sandslash [Scarlet/Violet]
Ground
Abilities:
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled; immunity to Sandstorm.
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Sandstorm.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sandslash? 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!
Say hello to Sandslash, an extraordinary Pokémon that excels with Ground typing! It's a sight to see Sandslash out in the 9th generation battlefield. It is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Sandslash's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Poison Jab / Brick Break
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash excels as an extraordinary Physical Sweeper during single battles. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with intense physical moves. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandslash's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Poison Jab or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Expert Belt
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
Sandslash is an impressive Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandslash's super effective moves by 20%. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Rapid Spin is a physical 50-base power Normal-type move (free Sandslash from hazards/bind/leech seed; +1 spe).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Sandslash's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 213 Hp / 87 Atk / 210 SpD
Moveset:
- Bulldoze / Brick Break
- Night Slash / Poison Jab
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance / Sandstorm
In single battles, Sandslash's Special Wall role is a prestigious. The purpose of this moveset is to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Sandslash last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Rapid Spin is a physical 50-base power Normal-type move (free Sandslash from hazards/bind/leech seed; +1 spe).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Sandslash's attack by 2 stages).
◆ Sandstorm is a status move (for 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5x spd).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
EVs: 142 Hp / 243 Atk / 125 Spe
Moveset:
- Bulldoze
- Night Slash
- Sandstorm
- Swords Dance
Sandslash makes an an extraordinary Physical Tank in single battles. This strategy is built to take a hefty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Sandslash last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Sandstorm is a status move (for 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5x spd).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Sandslash's attack by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sandslash? 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: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Rock Slide
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
- Knock Off / Night Slash
Sandslash is an awesome Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ 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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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.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Sandslash is: Grass, Dragon, Fire, Steel or Water
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Leech Life / X-Scissor
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is an awesome 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Leech Life is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Sandslash recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Slash / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is an astounding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Knock Off is a physical TERA-boosted 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 TERA-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is an astounding 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a fabulous 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Sandslash
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw / X-Scissor
Sandslash is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandslash's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Shadow Claw or X-Scissor are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
◆ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
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Teratype Fire moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a stupendous 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Slash / Body Slam
Sandslash is a marvelous 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a sensational 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Sandslash
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Poison Jab / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandslash's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Poison Jab or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Drill Run is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ 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).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a wonderful 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Slash / Body Slam
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw / Slash
Sandslash 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Shadow Claw was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a pretty decent 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Sandslash
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Poison Jab / Leech Life
Sandslash is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandslash's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Poison Jab or Leech Life are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ 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).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Leech Life is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move (Sandslash recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Slash / Body Slam
Sandslash is pretty popular 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Sandslash
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash is a notable 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 Sandslash's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandslash's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Sandslash's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sandslash 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 Sandslash.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sandslash 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 Sandslash
- 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
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scorching Sands
Moves that boost Sandslash's stats
- Agility
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Hone Claws
- Metal Claw
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Sandslash
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Sandslash 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 Sandslash'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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