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    Shadow Sandslash

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow SandslashGround

    Shadow Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2684 CP. Shadow Sandslash best moveset in Pokémon GO is Metal Claw and Scorching Sands. Shiny Shadow Sandslash is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Sandslash is boosted by Sunny weather.

    Shadow Sandslash is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water moves. It is strong against Poison, Rock, and Electric moves.

    Max CP
    2684 CP
    Attack
    182 ATK
    Defense
    175 DEF
    Stamina
    181 STA
    Weather Boost
    • sunnySunny
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    3 km

    Tier ranking

    RoleTier
    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerF TierExternal Link#261
    Ground Ground-type Attacker
    Mud Shot / Scorching Sands    		B TierExternal Link#32
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

    Shadow Sandslash weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • GrassGrass160.0%
    • IceIce160.0%
    • WaterWater160.0%

    Resistances

    • ElectricElectric39.1%
    • PoisonPoison62.5%
    • RockRock62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Sandslash takes increased damage from Grass, Ice, and Water type moves.
    • Shadow Sandslash takes reduced damage from Electric, Poison, and Rock type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Sandslash's best moveset

    Moves

    Shadow Sandslash's best moveset is Metal Claw and Scorching Sands, with 16.84 DPS (damage per second) and 362.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow and Sunny weather.

    Best Shadow Sandslash moves
    SteelMetal Claw
    GroundScorching Sands
    DPS16.84
    TDO362.66
    Score31.3
    Weather Boost
    • snow
    • sunny

    Shadow Sandslash moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.SteelMetal Claw GroundScorching Sands 16.84362.731.3
        2.SteelMetal Claw GroundEarthquake 16.66358.831.0
        3.GroundMud Shot GroundScorching Sands 15.71338.329.2
        4.GroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 15.10325.328.1
        5.GroundSand Attack GroundScorching Sands 15.03323.727.9
        6.GroundSand Attack GroundEarthquake 14.17305.226.3
        7.SteelMetal Claw GroundBulldoze 13.92299.825.9
        8.SteelMetal Claw DarkNight Slash *13.15283.223.7
        9.GroundMud Shot GroundBulldoze 12.89277.523.0
        10.SteelMetal Claw RockRock Tomb 12.53269.922.0
        11.GroundSand Attack GroundBulldoze 12.27264.221.3
        12.GroundMud Shot DarkNight Slash *12.05259.420.6
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        Fast Attacks

        • GroundMud ShotDamage5Energy7Duration0.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.6s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy8

          Effects
          Mud Shot has no special effects.
          See Mud Shot 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 ↗
        • GroundSand AttackDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Sand Attack
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage2
          Energy4

          Effects
          Sand Attack has no special effects.
          See Sand Attack details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.6s
          Damage window2.7s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • DarkNight Slash *Damage50Energy33Duration2.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
          See Night Slash details page ↗
        • RockRock TombDamage70Energy50Duration3.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window2.3s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy60

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Rock Tomb 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 ↗
        • 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 ↗
        • GroundScorching SandsDamage95Energy50Duration3.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage95
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Scorching Sands has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scorching Sands details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Sandslash's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

        If you are unable to get Shadow Sandslash with its best moveset, we recommend to use Metal Claw/Earthquake. You will lose around 1.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Sandslash's strongest moveset (Metal Claw/Scorching Sands).

        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 Sandslash has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Sandslash Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Sandslash's has 2684 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Sandslash obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1234 CP to 1356 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1543 CP to 1696 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Sandslash can be found in the 966 CP to 1017 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2684 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch966 CP - 1017 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1288 CP - 1356 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1234 CP - 1356 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • sunnySunny
        		1543 CP - 1696 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.

        Shadow Sandslash Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        133 CP2105 CP3176 CP
        4248 CP5320 CP6391 CP
        7463 CP8535 CP9606 CP
        10678 CP11746 CP12814 CP
        13882 CP14949 CP151017 CP
        161085 CP171153 CP181221 CP
        191288 CP201356 CP211424 CP
        221492 CP231560 CP241628 CP
        251696 CP261763 CP271831 CP
        281899 CP291967 CP302035 CP
        312069 CP322103 CP332137 CP
        342170 CP352204 CP362238 CP
        372272 CP382306 CP392340 CP
        402374 CP412404 CP422434 CP
        432465 CP442496 CP452527 CP
        462558 CP472589 CP482620 CP
        492652 CP502684 CP

        Shadow Sandslash evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SandshrewShadow Sandshrew
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SandslashShadow Sandslash
        • Shadow Sandshrew evolves into Shadow Sandslash which costs 50 Candy.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sandslash

        Photobomb

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

        Ground
        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.

        Shadow Sandslash Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Sandslash in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow 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 Sandslash costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Shadow Sandslash costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Shadow Sandslash high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                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.

                Wallpaper

                Shadow SandslashShadow SandslashShadow SandslashShadow Sandslash

                Pokédex information

                Kanto
                Pokédex Number#28
                Height1 m
                Weight29.5 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

                Shadow 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.