Free switch-ins on Electric moves make Sandy Shocks useful in any team that needs that coverage. Known as the Paradox Pokemon. The stat spread leans into special offense.
Nothing fancy in Sandy Shocks's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Sandy Shocks Weakness
AvgWater, Grass, Ice, and Ground-type moves hit Sandy Shocks for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. The Electric/Ground typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
At 570 base stat total, Sandy Shocks hits hard for a Electric/Ground type. No evolution chain and no egg group, just a straight pickup.
How to Evolve
The build revolves around Volt Switch for safe pivoting. Protosynthesis and Booster Energy support Sandy Shocks's hit-and-run approach, with flexible EVs EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Best Sandy Shocks Moveset
- Earth Power
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Power Gem
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Sandy Shocks's Normal and Steel coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Zap Cannon and Thunder for same-type damage. Earth Power and Zap Cannon are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates for Sandy Shocks across 3 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
3 walking spots at Lv. 52-60 for Sandy Shocks, all with tough odds. Lock in the highest-rate location from the list and grind it out.
Sandy Shocks works as a sweeper with 570 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 121 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Sandy Shocks doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Electric/Ground-type Pokemon with strong stats at 570 BST — no evolution needed.
Protosynthesis raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy — that's the one you want on Sandy Shocks. It's the only ability Sandy Shocks has.
Sandy Shocks is a special attacker with base 121 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Sandy Shocks can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Sandy Shocks has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Sandy Shocks has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A