Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Wormadam Sandy is a bug/ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 424 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 36) and a physical attacking profile. Its Anticipation 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 Wormadam Sandy. Build around what Wormadam Sandy 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.
Wormadam Sandy is a Bug/Ground-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Wormadam Sandy is a Bug/Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Water, Ice, Flying. It resists Fighting, Poison, Ground. It is immune to Electric.
- Fire2× damage
- Water2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
- Electric0× damage
To counter Wormadam Sandy in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Water or Ice or Flying moves and can withstand its Bug/Ground STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
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