Sandygast counters

Gen 9 Cross Evolution · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

Sandygast
#0769 Sandygast
GhostGround
USAGE 1.8% #49
ABILITYCompetitive
BASE STATS
HP 55
ATK 55
DEF 80
SPA 70
SPD 45
SPE 15
BST320
TYPE MATCHUPS
2×
WaterGrassIceGhostDark
½×
BugRock
¼×
Poison
0×
NormalElectricFighting
Moves
Stealth Rock 58.5% Shadow Ball 52.4% Scorching Sands 51.2% Ice Beam 51.2% Shore Up 45.9% Earth Power 36.8% Hyper Voice 36.8% Calm Mind 36.7%
Items
Quick Claw 51.2% Leftovers 37.5% Rocky Helmet 6.2% Heavy-Duty Boots 5.0% Lagging Tail 0.1% Smooth Rock 0.0% Assault Vest 0.0% Flame Orb 0.0%
Abilities
Competitive51.2%Pixilate36.8%Fur Coat6.2%Water Absorb4.0%Pressure1.0%Intimidate0.7%Prankster0.1%Sand Stream0.1%
Common Teammates
Munchlax51.5%Doduo51.3%Haunter51.3%Magneton51.3%Bisharp51.0%Qwilfish-Hisui40.2%Dusclops39.2%Larvesta37.1%
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Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

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Ranked #49 with 1.81% usage. Sorted by reliability score.