#0989
— Paradox Pokémon
Sandy Shocks
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Sandy Shocks is a electric/ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 570 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 101) and a special attacking profile. Its Protosynthesis 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 Sandy Shocks. Build around what Sandy Shocks 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.
Sandy Shocks is a Electric/Ground-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Sandy Shocks is a Electric/Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Ground. It resists Poison, Flying, Rock, Steel. It is immune to Electric.
- Water2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Ground2× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Flying0.5× damage
- Rock0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Electric0× damage
To counter Sandy Shocks in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Grass or Ice or Ground moves and can withstand its Electric/Ground STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Sandy Shocks's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
