Sandy Shocks (#0989) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP85145–192280–374

Atk8177–146150–287

Def9791–163179–322

SpA121113–190222–375

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe10195–168186–331

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 101). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+168Max153No SP121Min108Scarf252Tailwind336

At max Speed, Sandy Shocks outspeeds 20 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass2×Ground2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Flying½×Poison½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingBugGhostFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Protosynthesis
Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

9.05% of teams · rank #23 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Earth Power
Volt Switch
Spikes
Power Gem

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.64%
Rated 1500+8.35%
Rated 1630+9.05%
Rated 1760+13.07%

Usage by month

Oct 20259.05%

Moves

Earth Power97.5%
Volt Switch70.8%
Spikes61.3%
Power Gem59%
Stealth Rock53.9%
Thunderbolt39.5%
Thunder Wave4.5%
Flash Cannon4%
Body Press3.7%
Discharge1.9%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots39.9%
Booster Energy36.3%
Leftovers6.6%
Shuca Berry6.4%
Choice Scarf5.1%
Choice Specs2%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe29.9%
Timid 48 HP / 208 SpA / 252 Spe19.7%
Timid 104 HP / 152 SpA / 252 Spe14.3%
Timid 44 HP / 208 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.3%
Timid 48 Def / 208 SpA / 252 Spe7.5%

Tera types

Ghost70.3%
Electric11.2%
Water6.4%
Grass3.6%

Common teammates

Lokix27.5%
Latios26.4%
Scizor22.9%
Keldeo20.4%
Weavile19.6%
Greninja18.7%
Sinistcha17.7%
Azumarill17.6%

Checks & counters

Blissey96.5%
Latios82.9%
Sinistcha87%
Weavile86.1%
Hydrapple80.8%
Rotom-Wash73.4%

Evolution

Sandy Shocks does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

1SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

7SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

14BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

21Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

28Tri AttackHas a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.NormalSpec80100%10

35ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

42Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

49Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

56DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

63Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

70Mirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

77GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

84Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5

91Magnetic FluxRaises the Defense and Special Defense of all friendly Pokémon with Plus or Minus by one stage.ElectricStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

Egg moves 1

EggSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category: Paradox Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#381

It slightly resembles a Magneton that lived for 10,000 years and was featured in an article in a paranormal magazine.
Violet
No 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.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: スナノケガワ
Japanese (romaji): Sunanokegawa
Korean: 모래털가죽
Chinese (Traditional): 沙鐵皮
Chinese (Simplified): 沙铁皮
French: Pelage-Sablé
German: Sandfell
Spanish: Pelarena
Italian: Peldisabbia

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpA
Catch rate: 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 285
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).