Sandslash at a glance
Generation
Gen 1
Types
Ground
Roles
Wall
Base stat total
450
Species
Sandslash
Form
Base form
Availability
Direct version data
Version records
20
Sandslash brings a Ground typing and a 450 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Grass hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?
Sandslash's weaknesses
What Sandslash resists
Immune to
Where you can use Sandslash
- Direct version records exist for Sandslash, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
- Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
- 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.
Best teammates for Sandslash
These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Sandslash's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.
Sprigatitoresists water - resists grass - adds grass pressure
Floragatoresists water - resists grass - adds grass pressure
Meowscaradaresists water - resists grass - adds grass pressure
Fuecocoresists grass - resists ice - adds fire pressure
Crocalorresists grass - resists ice - adds fire pressure
Skeledirgeresists grass - resists ice - adds fire pressureTeam pitfalls when building around Sandslash
- Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, grass, and ice.
- Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
