Sandshrew Alola
D#10101 · Gen 1 · BST 300
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
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Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 125 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 95 | 110 | 30 | 55 | 60 |
| Lonely | 104 ▲ | 99 ▼ | 30 | 55 | 60 |
| Brave | 104 ▲ | 110 | 30 | 55 | 54 ▼ |
| Adamant | 104 ▲ | 110 | 27 ▼ | 55 | 60 |
| Naughty | 104 ▲ | 110 | 30 | 49 ▼ | 60 |
| Bold | 85 ▼ | 121 ▲ | 30 | 55 | 60 |
| Docile(neutral) | 95 | 110 | 30 | 55 | 60 |
| Relaxed | 95 | 121 ▲ | 30 | 55 | 54 ▼ |
| Impish | 95 | 121 ▲ | 27 ▼ | 55 | 60 |
| Lax | 95 | 121 ▲ | 30 | 49 ▼ | 60 |
| Timid | 85 ▼ | 110 | 30 | 55 | 66 ▲ |
| Hasty | 95 | 99 ▼ | 30 | 55 | 66 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 95 | 110 | 30 | 55 | 60 |
| Jolly | 95 | 110 | 27 ▼ | 55 | 66 ▲ |
| Naive | 95 | 110 | 30 | 49 ▼ | 66 ▲ |
| Modest | 85 ▼ | 110 | 33 ▲ | 55 | 60 |
| Mild | 95 | 99 ▼ | 33 ▲ | 55 | 60 |
| Quiet | 95 | 110 | 33 ▲ | 55 | 54 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 95 | 110 | 30 | 55 | 60 |
| Rash | 95 | 110 | 33 ▲ | 49 ▼ | 60 |
| Calm | 85 ▼ | 110 | 30 | 60 ▲ | 60 |
| Gentle | 95 | 99 ▼ | 30 | 60 ▲ | 60 |
| Sassy | 95 | 110 | 30 | 60 ▲ | 54 ▼ |
| Careful | 95 | 110 | 27 ▼ | 60 ▲ | 60 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 95 | 110 | 30 | 55 | 60 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Sandshrew Alola is a Ice/Steel-type Pokémon that tends to fit a trick room role in VGC, commonly paired with Salamence Mega and checked by Heatran Mega. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.
Strengths
- + Ice-type STAB options
- + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
- + Pairs well with Salamence Mega
Weaknesses
- − Depends on team support
- − Matchup dependent
- − Watch out for Heatran Mega
How to use this data
Use this page to understand Sandshrew Alola's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Sandshrew Alola, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.
Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.
Common builds & options
Moves
- Special
Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.
Pow90Acc100%PP10 - Special
Spread Ice move; perfect accuracy in hail/snow.
Pow110Acc70%PP5 
SpecialSpecial Steel STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow80Acc100%PP10- Physical
Physical Steel STAB with a flinch chance.
Pow80Acc100%PP15 
PhysicalSpread Rock move with a flinch chance.
Pow75Acc90%PP10
PhysicalSpread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).
Pow100Acc100%PP10
Suggested usage notes
Sandshrew Alola performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.
When teambuilding, pair Sandshrew Alolawith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.
Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Sandshrew Alola good in ChampionsVGC?
Sandshrew Alola can fit a trick room role, commonly alongside Salamence Mega and kept in check by Heatran Mega. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.
＋What types is Sandshrew Alola?
Sandshrew Alola is Ice/Steel-type.