Sandshrew Weaknesses
Sandshrew takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Sandshrew matchup.
Sandshrew Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Sandshrew takes reduced damage from them.
Sandshrew Immunities
These attack types do nothing at all to Sandshrew — never lead with them.
Best Sandshrew Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Sandshrew for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Sandshrew
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Sandshrew.
Sandshrew Weakness Q&A
- What is Sandshrew weak to?
- Sandshrew takes extra damage from Water (2×), Grass (2×), and Ice (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Sandshrew resist?
- Sandshrew takes reduced damage from Poison (½×) and Rock (½×) type attacks.
- What is Sandshrew immune to?
- Sandshrew is completely immune to Electric type attacks — they deal no damage at all.
- What is the best counter to Sandshrew?
- Strong Water, Grass, and Ice attackers like Kartana, Glastrier, and Baxcalibur beat Sandshrew — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.