Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Sandslash is a ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 450 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 65) 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 Sandslash. Build around what Sandslash 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.
Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Sandslash 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 Sandslash 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 Sandslash's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
