Welcome back to Generation Preparation, Trainers. In this edition, we'll look over the Alolan forms of Sandshrew and Sandslash. Let's begin!
SANDSHREW
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attack: 125 |
defense: 154 |
stamina: 100 |
max cp: 1219 |
The Sandshrew and Sandslash living in the Alola Region have gained an icy exterior after they migrated to a snowy peak. Their sandy armor has frozen over and their claws harden to the strength of steel to live in their new environment.
SANDSLASH
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attack: 177 |
defense: 221 |
stamina: 150 |
max cp: 2366 |
PLACE IN THE META: Alolan Sandslash might become relevant if given the right moves. It will still be outclassed by Pokémon like Metagross and Articuno, but it could be a decent back-up if it gets the right moves. Its stats are decent, but it will get decimated by a Fighting-type or Fire-type attack.
Alolan Sandslash is a Steel-type and an Ice-type. This means that it is weak to Ground-type attacks, as well as very weak to Fighting- and Fire-type attacks. It is resistant to Normal-, Fairy-, Bug-, Dragon-, Psychic-, Flying-, and Grass-type attacks, and highly-reistant to Ice-type attacks.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Alolan Sandslash:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Alolan Sandslash:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Alolan Sandslash's movepool:
Alolan Sandslash is a Steel-type and an Ice-type. This means that it is weak to Ground-type attacks, as well as very weak to Fighting- and Fire-type attacks. It is resistant to Normal-, Fairy-, Bug-, Dragon-, Psychic-, Flying-, and Grass-type attacks, and highly-reistant to Ice-type attacks.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Alolan Sandslash:
- Frost Breath
- Iron Tail
- Metal Claw
- Powder Snow
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Alolan Sandslash:
- Blizzard
- Earthquake
- Gyro Ball
- Iron Head
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Alolan Sandslash's movepool:
- Icicle Spear
- Icicle Crash
Thanks for reading, Trainers.
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company