
Sandslash @ Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Leech Life / Rock Slide
- Swords Dance
Sorry, did you want another fast hedgehog? Believe it or not, Sandslash outspeeds most of NU after Gigalith sets sand. Sandslash gets dangerous quickly, breaking through even the sturdiest of walls such as Vaporeon and Mudsdale after a Swords Dance. Sandslash's increased speed means that even fast Ground-type answers such as Talonflame, Xatu, and Choice Scarf Rotom-C can't catch up to it. However, Sandslash often needs a Swords Dance to sweep, and even with one, physical walls such as Weezing and Quagsire shut it down very effectively. Leech Life hits common Grass-types like Tsareena, Exeggutor-A, and Rotom-C. Sandslash can use Rock Slide instead to hit Flying-types, although this is often best left for its partner, Lycanroc, which works with Sandslash to wear down checks and clean up. Sandslash also appreciates partners that beat bulky Water- and Grass-types, making Exeggutor-A, Heliolisk, and Toxicroak solid teammates.
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