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Sandy Shocks

Sandy ShocksElectric Ground
  • rain
  • sunny
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Sandy Shocks is a Electric and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,421 CP and is weak to Grass, Ground, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Splash / Struggle. It is boosted by Rain and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Sandy Shocks Stats and Max CP

244 ATK
195 DEF
198 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3867 CP
Lvl 40
3421 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2443 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1954 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1466 CP

Sandy Shocks's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Sandy Shocks Type Chart

Sandy Shocks takes increased damage from:Sandy Shocks takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Sandy Shocks takes reduced damage from:Sandy Shocks takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric24.4%
FlyingFlying62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Sandy Shocks best moveset

Moves

Splash + Struggle

WaterSplash
NormalStruggle
Sandy Shocks's best moveset is Splash and Struggle, with 12.70 DPS (damage per second) and 297.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.
1.WaterSplashNormalStruggle11.5112.70297.8
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Fast Attacks

  • WaterSplash0171.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Splash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage0
    Energy17
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage0
    Energy12

    Effects
    Splash has no special effects.
    See Splash details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • NormalStruggle3502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy0
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy100

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

The following chart shows Sandy Shocks's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Sandy Shocks'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 Sandy Shocks has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Sandy Shocks CP Chart

CP Chart

Sandy Shocks reaches a maximum of 3,421 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,871–1,954 CP, rising to 2,339–2,443 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,404–1,466 CP.

Max CPMax CP3421 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1404 CP - 1466 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1871 CP - 1954 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1871 CP - 1954 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2339 CP - 2443 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Sandy Shocks Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
148 CP2151 CP3254 CP
4358 CP5461 CP6564 CP
7668 CP8771 CP9874 CP
10977 CP111075 CP121173 CP
131270 CP141368 CP151466 CP
161564 CP171661 CP181759 CP
191857 CP201954 CP212052 CP
222150 CP232248 CP242346 CP
252443 CP262541 CP272639 CP
282737 CP292834 CP302932 CP
312981 CP323030 CP333079 CP
343128 CP353176 CP363225 CP
373274 CP383323 CP393372 CP
403421 CP413464 CP423508 CP
433552 CP443596 CP453641 CP
463685 CP473730 CP483776 CP
493821 CP503867 CP

Pokédex information

Paldea
Pokédex Number#989
Height2.3 m
Weight60 kg
RegionGeneration 9
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedNo
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Sandy Shocks has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Sandy Shocks

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

Electric Electric

Ground 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Sandy Shocks Candy296 Sandy Shocks Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Sandy Shocks Candy10 Sandy Shocks Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Sandy Shocks Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Sandy Shocks Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Sandy Shocks Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Sandy Shocks Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Sandy Shocks Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Sandy Shocks Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Sandy Shocks Candy-

Sandy Shocks Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Sandy Shocks from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Sandy Shocks in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Sandy Shocks family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Sandy Shocks in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Sandy ShocksSandy Shocks

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Sandy ShocksSandy ShocksSandy ShocksScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSandy ShocksSandy Shocks
1.13 m1.15 m2.3 m3.45 m3.57 m

Sandy Shocks's height ranges from 1.13 m to 3.57 m, with the average being 2.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Sandy Shocks in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.127 m1.15 m
3′08″3′09″
XS1.15 m2.3 m
3′09″7′07″
M1.725 m2.875 m
5′08″9′05″
XL2.875 m3.45 m
9′05″11′04″
XXL3.45 m3.565 m
11′04″11′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Sandy Shocks high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Sandy Shocks Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Sandy Shocks Pokédex entries

Paldea
VersionsPokédex entry
ScarletNo records exist of this Pokémon being caught. Data is lacking, but the Pokémon’s traits match up with a creature shown in an expedition journal.
VioletIt slightly resembles a Magneton that lived for 10,000 years and was featured in an article in a paranormal magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sandy Shocks’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Electric and Ground-type Pokémon, Sandy Shocks is weak to Grass, Ground, Ice, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Sandy Shocks in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Sandy Shocks in Pokémon GO are Splash and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.704 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 297.783.

How does Sandy Shocks perform in Raids?

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

How does Sandy Shocks rank as a Electric-type attacker?

Sandy Shocks's performance as a Electric-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Sandy Shocks?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Sandy Shocks: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Sandy Shocks’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Sandy Shocks’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3421 CP and 3867 CP at Level 50.

Can Sandy Shocks be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Sandy Shocks cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Sandy Shocks Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Sandy Shocks cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.