Alola Sandshrew

🎯 Best Counters Against Alola Sandshrew

Top Pokémon to use when battling Alola Sandshrew in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
10	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686

📖 Complete Alola Sandshrew Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Alola Sandshrew (#027) is a Ice/Steel-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,479 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Alola Sandshrew has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Alola Sandshrew in 2026.

📊 Alola Sandshrew Stats Analysis

Alola Sandshrew's Attack stat is 125 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Alola Sandshrew may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 129 Defense (Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 391. Trainers should be mindful of Alola Sandshrew's limited bulk. Compared to other Ice-type Pokémon, Alola Sandshrew's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Alola Sandshrew Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Alola Sandshrew depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Metal Claw (Fast) with Blizzard (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Alola Sandshrew has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Alola Sandshrew PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Alola Sandshrew can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ice/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Ice, Poison, Normal-type threats while being weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Alola Sandshrew faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Alola Sandshrew Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Alola Sandshrew's effectiveness depends on its typing and 125 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Alola Sandshrew use Fire, Fighting-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Alola Sandshrew in Pokémon GO

Alola Sandshrew can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Alola Sandshrew Evolution Guide

Alola Sandshrew is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Sandshrew (#027) ← current
• Sandslash (#028) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Alola Sandshrew

Shadow Alola Sandshrew is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Alola Sandshrew's effective Attack becomes ~150. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Alola Sandshrew in Pokémon GO

Shiny Alola Sandshrew is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Alola Sandshrew gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (860 - 924 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Alola Sandshrew

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.