Wormadam (Sandy) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Wormadam (Sandy) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Wormadam (Sandy)
Wormadam (Sandy) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 36.737 DPS.
Wormadam (Sandy) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Wormadam (Sandy) is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Ground-type moves as Wormadam (Sandy) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Wormadam (Sandy) is Mega Blaziken (36.737 DPS), Primal Kyogre (36.485 DPS), and Blacephalon (36.333 DPS).
Catching Wormadam (Sandy): After defeating Wormadam (Sandy), the catch encounter will have a CP between 978 and 1039 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1216-1292 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Wormadam (Sandy) from raids will have exactly 1039 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Wormadam (Sandy)?
The best counter for Wormadam (Sandy) is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 36.737 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (36.485 DPS) and Blacephalon (36.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Wormadam (Sandy)?
Wormadam (Sandy) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Wormadam (Sandy) weak to?
Wormadam (Sandy) is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Ground, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Wormadam (Sandy) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Wormadam (Sandy)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Wormadam (Sandy) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Wormadam (Sandy) from raids will have 1039 CP at level 20, or 1292 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 978. If you see 1039 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Wormadam (Sandy) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Wormadam (Sandy) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Wormadam (Sandy)?
For the best moveset for Wormadam (Sandy) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Wormadam (Sandy) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Wormadam (Sandy) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Wormadam (Sandy) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (36.333 DPS) and Reshiram (31.857 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Wormadam (Sandy) in raids?
Weather boost information for Wormadam (Sandy) is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.