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    Shadow Alolan Sandslash

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    Shadow Alolan Sandslash is a Ice and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2750 CP. Shadow Alolan Sandslash best moveset in Pokémon GO is Metal Claw and Blizzard. Shiny Shadow Alolan Sandslash is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Alolan Sandslash is boosted by Snow weather.

    Shadow Alolan Sandslash is weak to Fighting (2x), Fire (2x), and Ground moves. It is strong against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Normal, Psychic, Ice, and Poison moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    2750 CP
    Attack
    177 ATK
    Defense
    195 DEF
    Stamina
    181 STA
    Weather Boost
    • snowSnow
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    3 km
    Can Dynamax
    No No
    Max Battles Tier
    -Star

    Shadow Alolan Sandslash weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • FightingFighting256.0%
    • FireFire256.0%
    • GroundGround160.0%

    Resistances

    • IceIce39.1%
    • PoisonPoison39.1%
    • BugBug62.5%
    • DragonDragon62.5%
    • FairyFairy62.5%
    • FlyingFlying62.5%
    • GrassGrass62.5%
    • NormalNormal62.5%
    • PsychicPsychic62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Alolan Sandslash takes increased damage from Fighting, Fire, and Ground type moves.
    • Shadow Alolan Sandslash takes reduced damage from Ice, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Normal, and Psychic type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Alolan Sandslash's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Alolan Sandslash's best moveset is Metal Claw and Blizzard, with 17.76 DPS (damage per second) and 422.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.

    Best Shadow Alolan Sandslash moves
    SteelMetal Claw
    IceBlizzard
    DPS17.76
    TDO422.68
    Score33.7
    Weather Boost
    • snow

    Shadow Alolan Sandslash moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.SteelMetal Claw IceBlizzard 17.76422.733.7
        2.GhostShadow Claw *IceBlizzard 16.79399.631.8
        3.SteelMetal Claw IceIce Punch 15.14360.528.7
        4.GhostShadow Claw *IceIce Punch 14.64348.527.8
        5.SteelMetal Claw SteelGyro Ball 14.38342.327.3
        6.SteelMetal Claw GroundDrill Run 14.06334.826.7
        7.GhostShadow Claw *SteelGyro Ball 13.95332.126.5
        8.GhostShadow Claw *GroundDrill Run 13.62324.225.8
        9.SteelMetal Claw GroundBulldoze 12.98308.924.6
        10.SteelMetal Claw FlyingAerial Ace 12.77304.124.2
        11.GhostShadow Claw *GroundBulldoze 12.64300.824.0
        12.GhostShadow Claw *FlyingAerial Ace 12.47296.823.5
        1 of 2

        Fast Attacks

        • GhostShadow Claw *Damage9Energy6Duration0.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Shadow Claw
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • DarkDark
          • 39.1%
            • NormalNormal
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage9
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration0.7s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage6
          Energy8

          Effects
          Shadow Claw has no special effects.
          See Shadow Claw details page ↗
        • SteelMetal ClawDamage8Energy7Duration0.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage8
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration0.7s
          Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7

          Effects
          Metal Claw has no special effects.
          See Metal Claw details page ↗
        • IcePowder SnowDamage6Energy15Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Powder Snow
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy15
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy8

          Effects
          Powder Snow has no special effects.
          See Powder Snow details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • IceIce PunchDamage50Energy33Duration1.9s
          Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.9s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Ice Punch has no special effects.
          See Ice Punch details page ↗
        • IceBlizzardDamage130Energy100Duration3.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.1s
          Damage window1.5s - 2.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy75

          Effects
          Blizzard has no special effects.
          See Blizzard details page ↗
        • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.4s
          Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Aerial Ace has no special effects.
          See Aerial Ace details page ↗
        • GroundDrill RunDamage80Energy50Duration2.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Drill Run
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.8s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy45

          Effects
          Drill Run has no special effects.
          See Drill Run details page ↗
        • GroundBulldozeDamage80Energy50Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy60

          Effects
          Bulldoze has no special effects.
          See Bulldoze details page ↗
        • SteelGyro BallDamage80Energy50Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window3.0s - 3.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy60

          Effects
          Gyro Ball has no special effects.
          See Gyro Ball details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Alolan Sandslash's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Alolan Sandslash's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        If you are unable to get Shadow Alolan Sandslash with its best moveset, we recommend to use Shadow Claw/Blizzard. You will lose around 5.4% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Alolan Sandslash's strongest moveset (Metal Claw/Blizzard).

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Alolan Sandslash has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Alolan Sandslash's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Ice Ice-type Attacker
        Powder Snow / Blizzard        		B TierExternal Link#40
        Steel Steel-type Attacker
        Metal Claw / Gyro Ball        		C TierExternal Link#41
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderC TierExternal Link

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Alolan Sandslash's has 2750 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Alolan Sandslash obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1266 CP to 1390 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1582 CP to 1737 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Alolan Sandslash can be found in the 990 CP to 1042 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2750 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch990 CP - 1042 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1320 CP - 1390 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1266 CP - 1390 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • snowSnow
        		1582 CP - 1737 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alolan Sandslash

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alolan Sandslash's Ice and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Alolan Sandslash.

        Ice Ice

        Steel Steel

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Alolan Sandslash Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        134 CP2107 CP3181 CP
        4254 CP5328 CP6401 CP
        7475 CP8548 CP9621 CP
        10695 CP11764 CP12834 CP
        13903 CP14973 CP151042 CP
        161112 CP171181 CP181251 CP
        191320 CP201390 CP211459 CP
        221529 CP231598 CP241668 CP
        251737 CP261807 CP271876 CP
        281946 CP292015 CP302085 CP
        312120 CP322154 CP332189 CP
        342224 CP352259 CP362293 CP
        372328 CP382363 CP392398 CP
        402432 CP412463 CP422494 CP
        432526 CP442557 CP452589 CP
        462621 CP472653 CP482685 CP
        492717 CP502750 CP

        Shadow Alolan Sandslash evolution chart

        Family
        Family

        Shadow Alolan Sandslash has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

        Pokédex information

        Kanto
        Pokédex Number#28
        Height1.2 m
        Weight55 kg
        RegionKanto Generation 1
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate20%
        Base Flee Rate6%
        Catch rewards
        5 Candy
        300 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Alolan Sandslash

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Alolan Sandslash, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Shadow Alolan Sandslash costumes

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                  A list of Shadow Alolan Sandslash costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Alolan Sandslash. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  No home sprites available

                  Wallpaper

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                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueCurls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
                  YellowIt is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
                  GoldIn an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
                  SilverIf it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
                  CrystalAdept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
                  RubySANDSLASH’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.
                  SapphireSANDSLASH can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this POKéMON will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.
                  EmeraldIt curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply.
                  FireRedIt is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
                  LeafGreenCurls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
                  HeartGoldIn an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
                  SoulSilverIf it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
                  Black 2, White 2The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
                  XIf it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
                  YCurls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
                  Omega RubySandslash’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.
                  Alpha SapphireSandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.
                  SunAlthough they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss.
                  MoonIt uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.
                  Ultra SunIts claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.
                  Ultra MoonThanks to its thick claws, it’s good at climbing trees. There are plenty of Sandslash that park themselves in trees and go right to sleep.
                  Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
                  SwordThe drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched.
                  ShieldIt climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Shadow Alolan Sandslash’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash is a Ice and Steel-type Pokémon and is weak to Fighting (2x), Fire (2x), and Ground-type moves. Shadow Alolan Sandslash is strong against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Normal, Psychic, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

                  What are the best moves for Shadow Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Shadow Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Blizzard. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.757 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 422.684.

                  How does Shadow Alolan Sandslash perform in Raids?

                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                  How does Shadow Alolan Sandslash rank as a Ice-type attacker?

                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash is a B-Tier Ice-type attacker, ranking at number #40 with limited utility in specific matchups.

                  How does Shadow Alolan Sandslash rank as a Steel-type attacker?

                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash is a C-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #41. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Alolan Sandslash?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Alolan Sandslash: Mega Glalie, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Aggron, and Mega Lucario.

                  What is Shadow Alolan Sandslash’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2432 CP and 2750 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Shadow Alolan Sandslash be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                  Can Shadow Alolan Sandslash Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Alolan Sandslash cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.