Sandslash (Alola) Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,750, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Sandslash (Alola) in Pokemon GO?

Sandslash (Alola)'s best moveset is Metal Claw with Blizzard. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Sandslash (Alola)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Sandslash (Alola) reaches 2,750 CP at level 50 and 2,432 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Sandslash (Alola)?

A 15/15/15 Sandslash (Alola) shows 1,390 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,737 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,042 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Metal Claw Blizzard

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Sandslash (Alola) takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting2.56× Fire2.56× Ground1.6×

Resists

Ice0.39× Poison0.39× Bug0.625× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 177

Defense 195

Stamina 181

Stat total: 553
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,390 CP

Sandslash (Alola) moves

3 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Metal Claw Best STAB	Steel	6	5	0.5s	12	10
Powder Snow STAB	Ice	6	15	1.0s	6	15
Shadow Claw Elite	Ghost	6	4	0.5s	12	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Aerial Ace	Flying	55	33	2.5s	22	1.67
Blizzard Best STAB	Ice	130	100	3.0s	43.3	1.30
Bulldoze	Ground	80	50	3.5s	22.9	1.60
Drill Run	Ground	85	50	3.0s	28.3	1.70
Gyro Ball STAB	Steel	85	50	3.5s	24.3	1.70
Ice Punch STAB	Ice	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Metal Claw	Steel	5	7	1	5.00	7.00
Powder Snow	Ice	6	8	1	6.00	8.00
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	8	1	6.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	45	1.33	—
Blizzard	Ice	140	75	1.87	—
Bulldoze	Ground	45	45	1.00	Buff / debuff
Drill Run	Ground	70	40	1.75	—
Gyro Ball	Steel	80	50	1.60	—
Ice Punch	Ice	60	40	1.50	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Powder Snow builds energy fastest (15 EPS).

Evolution

Sandshrew 50 Candy

Sandslash

Sandshrew (Alola) 50 Candy

Sandslash (Alola)

Family

Sandshrew

Sandslash

Sandshrew (Alola) Alola

Sandslash (Alola) This page Alola

Shadow forms Shadow Sandshrew Shadow Sandslash

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Sandslash (Alola) is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Sandslash (Alola)

1

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 58.0DPS 1,101TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 57.5DPS 1,024TDO 3

Blacephalon Incinerate491 53.7DPS 670TDO 4

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 52.6DPS 1,228TDO 5

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 51.2DPS 714TDO 6

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 50.9DPS 676TDO

Counters carrying Fighting, Fire, Ground moves deal the most damage.

How to get Sandslash (Alola)

Evolve from: Sandshrew (Alola) · 50 Candy
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	60	2,102
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	60	2,276
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,353	1,424
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,683	1,772
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,353	1,424
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,023	1,077
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,353	1,424

Is Sandslash (Alola) good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Sandslash (Alola) has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	34
Lv 2	107
Lv 3	181
Lv 4	254
Lv 5	328
Lv 6	401
Lv 7	475
Lv 8	548
Lv 9	621
Lv 10	695
Lv 11	764
Lv 12	834
Lv 13	903

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	973
Lv 15	1,042
Lv 16	1,112
Lv 17	1,181
Lv 18	1,251
Lv 19	1,320
Lv 20	1,390
Lv 21	1,459
Lv 22	1,529
Lv 23	1,598
Lv 24	1,668
Lv 25	1,737
Lv 26	1,807

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,876
Lv 28	1,946
Lv 29	2,015
Lv 30	2,085
Lv 31	2,120
Lv 32	2,154
Lv 33	2,189
Lv 34	2,224
Lv 35	2,259
Lv 36	2,293
Lv 37	2,328
Lv 38	2,363
Lv 39	2,398

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,432
Lv 41	2,463
Lv 42	2,494
Lv 43	2,526
Lv 44	2,557
Lv 45	2,589
Lv 46	2,621
Lv 47	2,653
Lv 48	2,685
Lv 49	2,717
Lv 50	2,750

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0028
Form: Alola
Height: 1.20 m
Weight: 55.00 kg
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0028_POKEMON_SANDSLASH_ALOLA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Sandslash (Alola) in Pokemon GO?

Sandslash (Alola)'s best moveset is Metal Claw with Blizzard. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Sandslash (Alola)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Sandslash (Alola) takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground. Fighting, Fire is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Normal, Psychic. Ice, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Sandslash (Alola)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Sandslash (Alola) reaches 2,750 CP at level 50 and 2,432 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Sandslash (Alola)?

A 15/15/15 Sandslash (Alola) shows 1,390 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,737 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,042 CP.

How do you get Sandslash (Alola) in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Sandshrew (Alola) (50 Candy).

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