Sandshrew Counters & Weaknesses
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Type matchups and best counters for Sandshrew in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which Pokémon can effectively counter Sandshrew and what types to use against it.
Type Summary
3
Weaknesses
2
Resistances
1
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Sandshrew. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Sandshrew resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Sandshrew, either offensively or defensively.
Gyarados
water
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Articuno
ice
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Hoppip
grass
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Skiploom
grass
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Jumpluff
grass
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Delibird
ice
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Mantine
water
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Lugia
water
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Mantyke
water
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Paras
buggrass
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Parasect
buggrass
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Exeggcute
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Exeggutor
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Tangela
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Chikorita
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Bayleef
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Meganium
grassfairy
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Bellossom
grassfairy
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Politoed
watergrass
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
Sunkern
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists ground
2×Good
