Shadow Sandslash
Ground-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 538.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Earthquake
Same-type attack bonus on Earthquake. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Sandslash takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 538
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,356 CP
Shadow Sandslash moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw Best | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Sand Attack STAB | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze STAB | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Earthquake Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Scorching Sands STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Night Slash Elite | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Night Slash is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Sandslash
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Sandslash knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 59 | 2,052 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 59 | 2,221 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,320 | 1,390 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,642 | 1,729 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,320 | 1,390 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 998 | 1,051 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,320 | 1,390 |
Is Shadow Sandslash good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Sandslash has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (182), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 105 |
| Lv 3 | 176 |
| Lv 4 | 248 |
| Lv 5 | 320 |
| Lv 6 | 391 |
| Lv 7 | 463 |
| Lv 8 | 535 |
| Lv 9 | 606 |
| Lv 10 | 678 |
| Lv 11 | 746 |
| Lv 12 | 814 |
| Lv 13 | 882 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 949 |
| Lv 15 | 1,017 |
| Lv 16 | 1,085 |
| Lv 17 | 1,153 |
| Lv 18 | 1,221 |
| Lv 19 | 1,288 |
| Lv 20 | 1,356 |
| Lv 21 | 1,424 |
| Lv 22 | 1,492 |
| Lv 23 | 1,560 |
| Lv 24 | 1,628 |
| Lv 25 | 1,696 |
| Lv 26 | 1,763 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,831 |
| Lv 28 | 1,899 |
| Lv 29 | 1,967 |
| Lv 30 | 2,035 |
| Lv 31 | 2,069 |
| Lv 32 | 2,103 |
| Lv 33 | 2,137 |
| Lv 34 | 2,170 |
| Lv 35 | 2,204 |
| Lv 36 | 2,238 |
| Lv 37 | 2,272 |
| Lv 38 | 2,306 |
| Lv 39 | 2,340 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,374 |
| Lv 41 | 2,404 |
| Lv 42 | 2,434 |
| Lv 43 | 2,465 |
| Lv 44 | 2,496 |
| Lv 45 | 2,527 |
| Lv 46 | 2,558 |
| Lv 47 | 2,589 |
| Lv 48 | 2,620 |
| Lv 49 | 2,652 |
| Lv 50 | 2,684 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0028
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 29.50 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0028_POKEMON_SANDSLASH_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Sandslash in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sandslash's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Sandslash's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sandslash takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Sandslash's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sandslash reaches 2,684 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,374 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Sandslash?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Sandslash shows 1,356 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,696 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Sandslash in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Sandslash spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Sandslash be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Sandslash depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.