Sandy Shocks

Sandy Shocks official artwork
#0989

Sandy Shocks

Paradox Pokémon

ELECTRICGROUND

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.

Sandy Shocks is No. 0989 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as an Electric and Ground-type Paradox Pokémon. 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. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Sandy Shocks first belongs to Generation Ix. Sandy Shocks does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Protosynthesis, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Sandy Shocks at a glance

Type
ELECTRICGROUND
Weak to
WATER2×GRASS2×ICE2×GROUND2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 121
Abilities
Protosynthesis
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data
Height
2.3 m
Weight
60.0 kg
Generation
Generation Ix
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
30
Base happiness
0

Base stats

Hp85
Attack81
Defense97
Special Attack121
Special Defense85
Speed101
Total570

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Sandy Shocks is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATER2×GRASS2×ICE2×GROUND2×

Resists

POISON½×FLYING½×ROCK½×STEEL½×

Immune to

ELECTRIC0×

Based on Electric / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver