Sandslash Weaknesses
Sandslash takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Sandslash matchup.
Sandslash Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Sandslash takes reduced damage from them.
Sandslash Immunities
These attack types do nothing at all to Sandslash — never lead with them.
Best Sandslash Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Sandslash for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Sandslash
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 Sandslash.
Sandslash Weakness Q&A
- What is Sandslash weak to?
- Sandslash takes extra damage from Water (2×), Grass (2×), and Ice (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Sandslash resist?
- Sandslash takes reduced damage from Poison (½×) and Rock (½×) type attacks.
- What is Sandslash immune to?
- Sandslash is completely immune to Electric type attacks — they deal no damage at all.
- What is the best counter to Sandslash?
- Strong Water, Grass, and Ice attackers like Kartana, Glastrier, and Baxcalibur beat Sandslash — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.