Sandshrew-Alola IceSteel
Gen 9 LC
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Rank #10
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13.69% usage
What beats Sandshrew-Alola in Gen 9 LC? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, these Pokémon are the most effective checks and counters. The KO Rate (D) column shows how often Sandshrew-Alola is KO'd or forced out by each checker. Higher percentages mean stronger counters.
| # | Checker | Encounters | KO Rate (P) | KO Rate (D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inkay |
23 | 60.9% | 10.18% |
| 2 |  Phantump |
26 | 46.2% | 9.78% |
| 3 |  Snubbull |
22 | 27.3% | 9.50% |
| 4 |  Drilbur |
28 | 50.0% | 9.45% |
| 5 |  Quaxly |
30 | 53.3% | 9.11% |
| 6 |  Pineco |
26 | 30.8% | 9.05% |
| 7 |  Growlithe |
26 | 69.2% | 9.05% |
| 8 |  Fuecoco |
29 | 62.1% | 9.01% |
| 9 |  Bronzor |
31 | 58.1% | 8.86% |
| 10 |  Squirtle |
31 | 58.1% | 8.86% |
| 11 |  Cetoddle |
29 | 65.5% | 8.83% |
| 12 |  Chingling |
31 | 61.3% | 8.75% |
| 13 |  Joltik |
31 | 61.3% | 8.75% |
| 14 |  Bulbasaur |
26 | 26.9% | 8.70% |
| 15 |  Slowpoke |
28 | 71.4% | 8.54% |
| 16 |  Magnemite |
34 | 44.1% | 8.52% |
| 17 |  Grimer-Alola |
33 | 36.4% | 8.37% |
| 18 |  Dewpider |
30 | 70.0% | 8.37% |
| 19 |  Gible |
29 | 27.6% | 8.30% |
| 20 |  Riolu |
38 | 50.0% | 8.11% |
| 21 |  Crabrawler |
34 | 67.6% | 8.02% |
| 22 |  Hippopotas |
32 | 28.1% | 7.95% |
| 23 |  Doduo |
38 | 36.8% | 7.83% |
| 24 |  Salandit |
41 | 43.9% | 7.75% |
| 25 |  Houndour |
43 | 51.2% | 7.62% |
| 26 |  Buizel |
41 | 63.4% | 7.52% |
| 27 |  Axew |
38 | 26.3% | 7.14% |
| 28 |  Timburr |
41 | 70.7% | 7.11% |
| 29 |  Munchlax |
49 | 65.3% | 6.80% |
| 30 |  Koffing |
54 | 44.4% | 6.76% |
KO Rate (D): % of Sandshrew-Alola's appearances where this checker KO'd or forced it out. KO Rate (P): % of this checker's appearances where it KO'd or forced out Sandshrew-Alola. Encounters: number of times they met in battle.