Type Matchups
Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon. It's weak to Water, Grass, Ice moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Resists
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Sandshrew by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Sandshrew excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 300.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Sandshrew fits into these proven competitive cores:
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
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What is Sandshrew weak to?
Sandshrew is weak to Water (2×), Grass (2×), Ice (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Sandshrew?
The best teammates for Sandshrew are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Sandshrew's key weaknesses.
Is Sandshrew good for competitive?
Sandshrew can work on a team with proper support. Sandshrew excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 300.
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Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur covers Sandshrew's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Sandshrew's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Sandshrew's weaknesses
Charmander covers Sandshrew's weaknesses
Charmeleon covers Sandshrew's weaknesses
Sandshrew is available in Sword Shield
Sandshrew is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Sandshrew is available in Sun Moon
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