Ultra League PvP guide
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) is a Ice/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #145. Its recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Ice Punch and Drill Run.
Ultra League
#145
Viable pick
Type
Ice/Steel
Best Fast Move
Powder Snow
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,750
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SANDSLASH (ALOLAN) (SHADOW)
Is Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #145.
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #201.
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #201 | 82.8 | Powder Snow, Ice Punch, Drill Run |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #145 | 84.2 | Powder Snow, Ice Punch, Drill Run |
Best Moveset for Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) is Powder Snow with Ice Punch and Drill Run.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Powder Snow → Ice Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Powder Snow → Drill Run
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion225
- Snorlax320
- Empoleon420
- Corviknight468
- Florges486
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s Ice/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting2.56×
- fire2.56×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- ice0.391×
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
76% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Resisted
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
75% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Resisted
18% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ratings are shown from Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,498 | 23.5 | 1,954,692 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,498 | 23.5 | 1,948,457 | |
| #3 | 1/12/14 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,946,924 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 1,494 | 23.5 | 1,945,339 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 1,498 | 23.5 | 1,945,339 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,499 | 49 | 4,207,190 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 2,498 | 48.5 | 4,205,709 | |
| #3 | 1/14/13 | 2,500 | 49 | 4,205,003 | |
| #4 | 0/15/15 | 2,490 | 48.5 | 4,202,092 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,492 | 49 | 4,201,386 |
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 114.6
- Defense
- 135.3
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 49
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 147.8
- Defense
- 174.6
- HP
- 163
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Ultra League #42
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Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Ice Punch and Drill Run.
Is Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #145.
What counters Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Snorlax and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Sandslash (Alolan) (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Fire (2.56×), Ground (1.6×).