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MetaMons competitive notes
Sandshrew is a ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 300 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 40) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sand Veil ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Sandshrew. Build around what Sandshrew actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Sandshrew is a Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It resists Poison, Rock. It is immune to Electric.
- Water2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Rock0.5× damage
- Electric0× damage
To counter Sandshrew in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Grass or Ice moves and can withstand its Ground STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Sandshrew's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
