The card list for Sandslash Deck (Starter) in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). Learn strategy, card breakdown, and counters to refine your build for Pokemon TCGP!
Best Deck Tier ListTable of Contents
Sandslash Deck (Starter) - Decklist and Card Breakdown
User Score
Sandslash Deck (Starter) Strategy
- Start with a Pokemon that Attacks with 1 Energy
- Evolve Your Pokemon
- Battle with Evolved Pokemon
Choose a Pokemon with a 1 Energy attack, like
When you draw Mienfoo, Rattata, or Sandshrew, place them on the Bench to prepare them for evolution. Attach Energy as needed so they can attack right after evolving.
Once evolved, bring your Pokemon to the Active Spot and attack.
Alternative Cards
Card | Description |
---|---|
Marowak ex - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Evolves from Cubone - Can use a move with just 1 Energy | |
Marowak - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Evolves from Cubone - High maximum damage for moves | |
Hitmonlee - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Can directly attack Benched Pokemon | |
Hitmonchan - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker | |
Farfetch'd - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker | |
Potion - Swappable with any card - Heals your Pokemon - Increases chances of surviving attacks | |
X Speed - Swappable with any card - Reduces retreat cost by 1 Energy - Allows smooth switching with Bench | |
Brock - Can swap with cards other than Onix - Energy acceleration for Onix - Cannot be used for Pokemon other than Onix | |
Sabrina - Swappable with any card - Can call a Benched Pokemon to the Battle spot - Allows target switching or delays | |
Giovanni - Swappable with any card - Increases move damage by 10 - Expands the range of Pokemon that can be defeated |