Sand Attack
Sand Attack is a Ground-type Fast move in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 4 damage and it generates 7 energy. In GO Battle League, Sand Attack deals 2 damage and generates 4 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.
Sand Attack effectiveness against other Pokémon types
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| Ground | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.4 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 |
Sand Attack Adventure Effects
Sand Attack has no Adventure Effects.
Sand Attack in Gym and Raid Battles
Gym and Raid Battles Stats
| Category | Fast |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Power | 4 |
| Energy | 7 |
| Animation Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage Window | 0.3s - 0.6s |
| DPS | 8.00 Damage per second |
| DPE | 0.57 Damage per Energy |
| EPS | 14.00 Damage per second |
Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles
Name | PWR | ENG | Duration | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 12.00 | 8.00 |
| Mud-Slap | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 8.67 | 12.67 |
| Sand Attack | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 14.00 | 8.00 |
Sand Attack in Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles Stats
| Category | Fast |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Power | 2 |
| Energy | 4 |
| Duration | 1 Turns |
| DPS | 0.50 Damage per second |
| EPS | 4.00 Damage per second |
| DPE | 0.50 Damage per Energy |
| Tags | Fast Charge |
Special effects
Sand Attack has no special effects.Similar moves in Trainer Battles
Name | DPT | EPT | PWR | ENG | CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 1.50 | 4.50 | 3 | 9 | 1s |
| Mud-Slap | 3.67 | 3.33 | 11 | 10 | 2s |
| Sand Attack | 2.00 | 4.00 | 2 | 4 | 1s |
Strongest Pokémon with Sand Attack
Configuration
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