Competitive Information for Sandy Shocks [Scarlet/Violet]
Electric / Ground
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Sandy Shocks? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Sandy Shocks is a phenomenal Electric and Ground-typed Pokemon. It's pretty common to see Sandy Shocks show up as a Scarlet/Violet opponent. Sandy Shocks is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Sandy Shocks is weak to Grass, Ground, Ice, and Water-typed attacks.
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Flash Cannon / Tri Attack
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ 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).
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Sandy Shocks? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Flash Cannon / Tri Attack
- Power Gem
Doubles Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is an awesome Special Sweeper for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, sunny day active or booster energy used: highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Booster Energy equipped to it, activates the protosynthesis or quark drive abilities then the Booster Energy gets consumed.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ 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).
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
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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.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Sandy Shocks is: Grass, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Steel or Water
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Electric or Ground ) could also prove helpful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Flash Cannon / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Flash Cannon / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Power Gem / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Power Gem was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed.
♦ Discharge is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Sandy Shocks cannot move next turn).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Sandy Shocks cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Power Gem / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Power Gem was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Flash Cannon / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Power Gem / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Power Gem was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Sandy Shocks cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Flash Cannon / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power / Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Flash Cannon / Tri Attack
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Teratype Ice moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Expert Belt
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Power Gem / Flash Cannon
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandy Shocks's super effective moves by 20%. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Power Gem or Flash Cannon are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tri Attack / Tera Blast
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Teratype Poison moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Sandy Shocks cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast / Mirror Coat
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Mirror Coat is a special TERA-boosted 0-base power Psychic-type move (if hit by special attack, returns double damage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Sandy Shocks cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Power Gem / Tera Blast
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Power Gem is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Sandy Shocks cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Flash Cannon / Tera Blast
- Power Gem / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed. Power Gem was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Sandy Shocks
Item: Booster Energy / Life Orb
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Tera Blast
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Sandy Shocks (Protosynthesis)
Sandy Shocks is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandy Shocks's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Protosynthesis, while sunny day or booster energy are active highest stat is 1.3x or 1.5x if speed.
♦ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Sandy Shocks cannot move next turn).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Sandy Shocks learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sandy Shocks 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 Sandy Shocks
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Sandy Shocks's stats
- Charge Beam
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Sandy Shocks
- Earthquake
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Sandy Shocks in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Sandy Shocks's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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