Sandshrew-Alola

No. 0027

Type: Ice / Steel

It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.

Base stats

HP50
Attack75
Defense90
Sp. Attack10
Sp. Defense35
Speed40

Total 300

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Ground) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — Aerial Ace
  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Fire) — Earthquake
  • Rock — Covers 1 weakness (Fire) — Rock Slide
  • Fairy — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Psychic — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Snow Cloak
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moves
Stealth Rock, Bulldoze, Focus Punch, Ice Spinner

Frequently asked questions

What type is Sandshrew-Alola?
Sandshrew-Alola is a Ice and Steel type Pokémon.
What are Sandshrew-Alola's base stats?
HP 50, Attack 75, Defense 90, Sp. Attack 10, Sp. Defense 35, Speed 40. That is a base stat total of 300.
What is Sandshrew-Alola weak to?
Sandshrew-Alola takes extra damage from Fighting, Fire and Ground moves. It is immune to Poison.
What abilities does Sandshrew-Alola have?
Sandshrew-Alola can have Snow Cloak and Slush Rush. Its hidden ability is Slush Rush.
What does Sandshrew-Alola evolve into?
Sandshrew-Alola evolves into Sandslash-Alola.
What moves does Sandshrew-Alola learn?
Sandshrew-Alola learns 17 moves by levelling up and 49 by TM.