Sandy Shocks Pokemon Guide

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Sandy Shocks Pokemon Guide

Sandy Shocks is a Electric / Ground-type Paradox Pokemon from Generation 9. This guide covers Sandy Shocks’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Electric type Pokemon icon
Ground type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Sandy Shocks

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Shiny Form

Shiny Sandy Shocks

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Sandy Shocks guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Sandy Shocks Description

Sandy Shocks is an Electric and Ground-type Paradox Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It resembles an ancient relative of Magneton and uses strong Electric and Ground coverage.

Competitive Overview

Is Sandy Shocks Good in Competitive?

Sandy Shocks can work as a special attacker or utility Pokemon thanks to its Electric and Ground typing, useful Speed and access to moves such as Earth Power, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch and entry hazards.

Its value can change by format, but Sandy Shocks is easiest to understand by its typing, ability, strongest moves and how well it fits into current team structures.

Sandy Shocks Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Sandy Shocks, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.

Name

Sandy Shocks

National Dex

#0989

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon
Ground type Pokemon icon

Electric / Ground

Species

Paradox Pokemon

Height

7’07” / 2.3 m

230 cm

Weight

132.3 lbs / 60.0 kg

60.0 kg

Ability

Protosynthesis

Sandy Shocks Stats

Sandy Shocks has a Paradox Pokemon stat profile built around its typing, ability and battle role. Use the stat table below to review its full base stat spread.

Hp
85
Attack
81
Defense
97
Special Attack
121
Special Defense
85
Speed
101

Sandy Shocks Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Sandy Shocks’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earth Power

A strong Ground-type special attack that hits Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock and Steel-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunderbolt

Reliable Electric-type damage for Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Discharge

An Electric-type attack with a paralysis chance.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Power Gem

Coverage that helps against Fire, Ice, Flying and Bug-type Pokemon.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Flash Cannon

Coverage against Fairy, Ice and Rock-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Volt Switch

A pivoting Electric move that lets Sandy Shocks keep momentum.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder Wave

Status support that can slow down faster opponents.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Spikes

Entry hazard support that punishes grounded switch-ins.

Sandy Shocks All Moves

Use the section below to view Sandy Shocks’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Electric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
1Supersonic Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status55
1Thunder Shock Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special40100
1Thunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
7Spark Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical65100
14Bulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
21Charge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
28Tri Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
35Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
42Heavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
49Metal Sound Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status85
56Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
63Earth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
70Mirror Coat Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special100
77Gravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
84Zap Cannon Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special12050
91Magnetic Flux Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Press Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical80100
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMCharge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMEerie Impulse Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMElectro Ball Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special100
TMElectroweb Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5595
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFlash Cannon Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special80100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMHeavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
TMHigh Horsepower Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical9595
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMMetal Sound Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status85
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMPower Gem Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special80100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSand Tomb Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical3585
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMScorching Sands Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special70100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSpikes Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status
TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSupercell Slam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical10095
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Sunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status

Sandy Shocks Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Sandy Shocks is a Electric / Ground-type Pokemon. This typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or ignores.

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon
Ground type Pokemon icon

Electric / Ground

Weaknesses

Ground type Pokemon icon
Water type Pokemon icon
Grass type Pokemon icon
Ice type Pokemon icon

Ground, Water, Grass, Ice

Resistances

Flying type Pokemon icon
Poison type Pokemon icon
Rock type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon

Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel

Immunity

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Sandy Shocks Abilities

Sandy Shocks’s ability helps define its role in battle.

Protosynthesis

Raises Sandy Shocks’ highest stat in harsh sunlight or when it holds Booster Energy.

Sandy Shocks Evolution

Sandy Shocks does not evolve. It is a single-stage Paradox Pokemon.

Single Stage

Sandy Shocks

Electric type Pokemon icon
Ground type Pokemon icon
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Does not evolve

Where to Find Sandy Shocks in Pokemon Games

Sandy Shocks’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check the tables below for current location and transfer notes.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Sandy Shocks
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Scarlet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Violet without trading or transfer.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Scarlet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Violet without trading or transfer.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Sandy Shocks
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Sandy Shocks FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Sandy Shocks. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Sandy Shocks?

Sandy Shocks is a Electric / Ground-type Pokemon.

What is Sandy Shocks weak against?

Sandy Shocks is weak to Ground, Water, Grass, Ice-type moves.

Does Sandy Shocks evolve?

No, Sandy Shocks does not evolve.

What is Sandy Shocks’s ability?

Sandy Shocks’s ability is Protosynthesis.

What are Sandy Shocks’s best moves?

Sandy Shocks’s best moves often include Earth Power, Thunderbolt, Discharge, Power Gem.

How do you get Sandy Shocks?

Found in Area Zero in Pokemon Scarlet. It is not normally available in Pokemon Violet without trading or transfer.





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