Ultra League PvP guide
Sandslash (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Sandslash (Shadow) is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #352. Its recommended PvP moveset is Sand Attack with Night Slash and Bulldoze.
Ultra League
#352
Situational
Type
Ground
Best Fast Move
Sand Attack
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,684
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 (SHADOW)
Is Sandslash (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sandslash (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #352.
Sandslash (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #549 | 73.6 | Sand Attack, Rock Tomb, Night Slash |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #352 | 77.3 | Sand Attack, Night Slash, Bulldoze |
Best Moveset for Sandslash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
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 (Shadow) is Sand Attack with Night Slash and Bulldoze.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Sandslash (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
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: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
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 Moves
Charged Move · STAB
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: 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: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Sandslash (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Sand Attack → Night Slash
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sand Attack → Bulldoze
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sandslash (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Sandslash (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Tinkaton834
- Skeledirge763
- Melmetal714
- Ampharos638
- Jellicent503
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight349
- Empoleon373
- Feraligatr383
- Florges391
Sandslash (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Sandslash (Shadow)'s Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass1.6×
- ice1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Sandslash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Sandslash (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Sandslash (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
76% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
75% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
45% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ratings are shown from Sandslash (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Sandslash (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Sandslash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Sandslash (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Sandslash (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Sandslash (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Sandslash (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Sandslash (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Sandslash (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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,885,719 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,880,886 | |
| #3 | 1/15/12 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,876,330 | |
| #4 | 1/12/15 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,876,016 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 1,496 | 24 | 1,875,742 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/14/15 | 2,500 | 50 | 4,027,098 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,493 | 50 | 4,026,403 | |
| #3 | 3/14/15 | 2,499 | 49.5 | 4,024,964 | |
| #4 | 2/15/15 | 2,492 | 49.5 | 4,024,388 | |
| #5 | 2/15/13 | 2,494 | 50 | 4,023,720 |
Sandslash (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Sandslash (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Sandslash (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 119.1
- Defense
- 123.7
- HP
- 128
Ultra League
Sandslash (Shadow) 2/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 154.6
- Defense
- 158.8
- HP
- 164
Sandslash (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Sandslash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Ground typing · Same Sand Attack fast move · Great League #50
Same Ground typing · Same Sand Attack fast move · Great League #59
Same Ground typing · Ground-type fast move · Master League #212
Same Ground typing · Ground-type fast move · Ultra League #813
Shares Ground typing · Ground-type fast move · Master League #206
Shares Ground typing · Also runs Bulldoze · Master League #3
More PoGoCoach tools
Sandslash (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sandslash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sandslash (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Sand Attack with Night Slash and Bulldoze.
Is Sandslash (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Sandslash (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #352.
What counters Sandslash (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Empoleon and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Sandslash (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Sandslash (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Sandslash (Shadow) is weak to Grass (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).