Sandy Shocks is a Pokémon Scarlet exclusive, but with the help of trading Pokémon Violet players can get it as well. This Pokémon is an Electric and Ground type Pokémon, and this unique combination makes it resilient to various Pokémon Tera Types. In this guide, we will see the best Sandy Shocks build for Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Best Sandy Shocks Build for Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Sandy Shocks can be the best Pokémon to take with you on Tera Raids, and with the right build, it will be unstoppable. Here we will see the best Sandy Shocks build for Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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Let’s take a look at some of Sandy Shock’s stats
- Type: Electric/Ground
- Best Tera Type: Ground
- Best Nature: Modest
- Best Ability: Protosynthesis – Boosts Sandy Shock’s highest stat by 30% if the stats are Attack, Special Attack, Defense, and Special Defense, or by 50% if the highest stat is Speed. Needs Harsh Sunlight or Booster Energy to activate it.
- Best Held Item: Booster Energy
- EV Spread: HP – 252 / SPL ATK – 252 / DEF – 4
Best Sandy Shocks’ Moveset
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- Metal Sound
- Flash Cannon
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
Sandy Shocks can boost its special attacks by having Protosynthesis and having its EV focused on Special Attacks and HP. Metal Sound, Flash Cannon, and Earth Power will reduce the opponent’s Special Defense by several stages, making it easy for Shandy Shocks to hit them. Using Thunderbolt first will paralyze them, which makes its other moves super effective. Having Ground tera type will further enhance Earth Power, making it more effective. Having Booster Energy will help Sandy Shocks with Protosynthesis, or you can create a Sun Team or use a Pokémon that has a Harsh Sunlight ability. Having Modest nature will further boost Sandy Shock’s special attack stat.
That’s all there is to know about the best Sandy Shocks build for Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well