Zap Cannon
Learned at Lv. 84
Scarlet Violet
Power: 120Accuracy: 50PP: 5SpecialParalysis
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
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#989
POKÉDEX No. #989
Sandy Shocks
Paradox Pokémon
It slightly resembles a Magneton that lived for 10,000 years and was featured in an article in a paranormal magazine.
Weak to
Ground
Water
Grass
Ice
Height2.3 m
Weight60.0 kg
AbilitiesProtosynthesis
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP85280–374
- Attack81150–287
- Defense97179–322
- Sp. Atk121222–375
- Sp. Def85157–295
- Speed101186–331
Total570
/ 720
BST570
86 percentile (1025)+108 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Gray
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #989 |
| Paldea | #381 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
285
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Water
Poison
Rock
Steel
FireElectric
Offensive Coverage
Sandy Shocks's Electric / Ground typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, water, poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Sandy Shocks totals 570 across its base stats, profiling as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Lean on its Special Attack (121) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (81).
Defensively, the Electric, Ground combination gives Sandy Shocks 4 resistances, 1 immunity, and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 7 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 30 makes Sandy Shocks a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.3 m
Weight
60.0 kg
TypeElectricGround
Abilities
Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
12,750
Hatch Counter: 50
⚪
Capture Rate
30
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Sandy Shocks?
Sandy Shocks is a dual-type Electric, Ground Pokémon.
What are Sandy Shocks's weaknesses?
Sandy Shocks takes 2× damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Ice type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Sandy Shocks evolve?
Sandy Shocks does not evolve.
What are Sandy Shocks's base stats?
Sandy Shocks has a base stat total of 570: HP 85, Attack 81, Defense 97, Sp. Atk 121, Sp. Def 85, Speed 101. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (121).