Type matchups
Damage Sandy Wormadam takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Ground type, Sandy Wormadam has 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Bug/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 79
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 59
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 36
- Total
- 424
Sandy Wormadam has a base stat total of 424, higher than 40% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (105). With Attack (79) well above Sp. Atk (59), it works best as a physical attacker. At 36 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 105 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Sandy Wormadam can have the abilities Anticipation and Overcoat.
How to beat Sandy Wormadam
Sandy Wormadam takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Water and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Poison and Ground moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Sandy Wormadam's Ground moves and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Sandy Wormadam's Ground moves and resists its Bug moves. Moltres hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Sandy Wormadam's Ground moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Sandy Wormadam is an alternate form of Wormadam, so it shares Wormadam's evolution line.
Best counters to Sandy Wormadam
Other Bug/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandy Wormadam weak to?
As a Bug/Ground type, Sandy Wormadam takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What is Sandy Wormadam resistant to?
Sandy Wormadam resists Fighting, Poison and Ground moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Sandy Wormadam?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Galarian Zapdos and Moltres, which hit Sandy Wormadam with super-effective attacks.