Sandslash in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Sandslash has 2 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Fighting-type Pokémon (Stage 1). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 2
- Top damage
- 120
- Most HP
- 120
- ex / Mega ex
- 0 / 0
- With an Ability
- 0
Is Sandslash good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Earthquake on Sandslash (Twilight Masquerade), doing 120 for 2 Energy. The bulkiest version is Sandslash with 120 HP. Watch out for Grass attackers — that's its weakness.
Evolution line
Evolves from Sandshrew. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.
Every Standard-legal Sandslash card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandslash 98/167 | Twilight Masquerade H | 120 | Stage 1 | Dig Claws C 30 Earthquake FC 120 | 1 | Grass ×2 |
| Sandslash 69/132 | Mega Evolution I | 120 | Stage 1 | Sand Attack CC 50 Mud Shot FCC 100 | 1 | Grass ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Counter guides
Other Fighting Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Sandslash card ever printed · Sandslash for young collectors.
Pully Play is an independent fan guide. It isn't run by The Pokémon Company. Format facts are checked against official announcements; always confirm card legality with the official rules before a tournament.