Sandslash Deck (Starter) Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: December 21, 2024 9:21 AM

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!

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Sandslash Deck (Starter) - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Sandslash Deck (Starter)

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Sandslash Deck (Starter) Strategy

Start with a Pokemon that Attacks with 1 Energy
Evolve Your Pokemon
Battle with Evolved Pokemon

Start with a Pokemon that Attacks with 1 Energy

Choose a Pokemon with a 1 Energy attack, like Farfetch'd or Hitmonchan, to place in the Active Spot. If you can evolve quickly, consider starting with Mienfoo or Sandshrew as well.

Evolve Your Pokemon

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.

Battle with Evolved Pokemon

Once evolved, bring your Pokemon to the Active Spot and attack. Mienshao and Raticate both use only 1 Energy for their attacks, allowing them to strike early. Sandslash has the highest HP and Attack damage in this deck, making it an ideal mid-to-late game attacker.

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

Marowak and Marowak ex can evolve from Cubone, so prioritize adding them to your deck. Hitmonchan and Farfetch'd are excellent as early-game attackers, adding a second card is worth considering.

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