Shadow Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,374 CP and is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Sand Attack / Scorching Sands. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
Shadow Sandslash takes increased damage from:
Grass160.0%
Ice160.0%
Water160.0%
Shadow Sandslash takes reduced damage from:
Electric39.1%
Poison62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Sand Attack | Scorching Sands | 11.15 | 12.83 | 209.0 |
| 2. |  Metal Claw | Scorching Sands | 10.93 | 12.58 | 204.8 |
| 3. | Sand Attack | Earthquake | 10.77 | 12.39 | 201.8 |
| 4. | Mud Shot | Scorching Sands | 10.73 | 12.34 | 201.0 |
| 5. | Metal Claw | Earthquake | 10.46 | 12.03 | 195.9 |
| 6. | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 10.20 | 11.74 | 191.1 |
| 7. | Metal Claw | Bulldoze | 9.54 | 10.98 | 178.8 |
| 8. | Sand Attack | Bulldoze | 9.50 | 10.93 | 178.0 |
Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Sand Attack470.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.6s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Metal Claw650.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.4s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Night Slash *45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialNight Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Earthquake1401003.5s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 120 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Scorching Sands90503.0s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialScorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:
Bulldoze80503.5s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.1s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialBulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Rock Tomb65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialRock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Shadow Sandslash's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Sandslash's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Sandslash has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Sandslash reaches a maximum of 2,374 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,234–1,356 CP, rising to 1,543–1,696 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 966–1,017 CP.
 Max CP | 2374 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 966 CP - 1017 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1288 CP - 1356 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1234 CP - 1356 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1543 CP - 1696 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Sandslash Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 CP | 2 | 105 CP | 3 | 176 CP |
| 4 | 248 CP | 5 | 320 CP | 6 | 391 CP |
| 7 | 463 CP | 8 | 535 CP | 9 | 606 CP |
| 10 | 678 CP | 11 | 746 CP | 12 | 814 CP |
| 13 | 882 CP | 14 | 949 CP | 15 | 1017 CP |
| 16 | 1085 CP | 17 | 1153 CP | 18 | 1221 CP |
| 19 | 1288 CP | 20 | 1356 CP | 21 | 1424 CP |
| 22 | 1492 CP | 23 | 1560 CP | 24 | 1628 CP |
| 25 | 1696 CP | 26 | 1763 CP | 27 | 1831 CP |
| 28 | 1899 CP | 29 | 1967 CP | 30 | 2035 CP |
| 31 | 2069 CP | 32 | 2103 CP | 33 | 2137 CP |
| 34 | 2170 CP | 35 | 2204 CP | 36 | 2238 CP |
| 37 | 2272 CP | 38 | 2306 CP | 39 | 2340 CP |
| 40 | 2374 CP | 41 | 2404 CP | 42 | 2434 CP |
| 43 | 2465 CP | 44 | 2496 CP | 45 | 2527 CP |
| 46 | 2558 CP | 47 | 2589 CP | 48 | 2620 CP |
| 49 | 2652 CP | 50 | 2684 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sandslash's Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Sandslash.
GroundMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #28 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 6% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Sandslash in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew
Shadow Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Sandshrew
Shadow Sandslash| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
No size information available for this Pokémon
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 4s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Sandslash Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Sandslash from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Sandslash in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Sandslash. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. |
| Yellow | It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. |
| Gold | In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. |
| Silver | If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. |
| Crystal | Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above. |
| Ruby | SANDSLASH’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. |
| Sapphire | SANDSLASH 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. |
| Emerald | It 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. |
| FireRed | It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about. |
| LeafGreen | Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. |
| HeartGold | In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. |
| SoulSilver | If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. |
| Black 2, White 2 | The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes. |
| X | If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. |
| Y | Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. |
| Omega Ruby | Sandslash’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 Sapphire | Sandslash 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. |
| Sun | Although 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. |
| Moon | It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears. |
| Ultra Sun | Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields. |
| Ultra Moon | Thanks 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. |
| Sword | The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched. |
| Shield | It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree. |
The best moves for Shadow Sandslash in Pokémon GO are Sand Attack and Scorching Sands. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.83 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 209.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Poison, Rock, and Electric-type moves.
Shadow Sandslash’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,374 CP and 2,684 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Sandslash can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Sandslash cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sandslash: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.
Regular Shadow Sandslash
Shiny Shadow Sandslash
