Sandslash

With access to Sand Rush, decent stats and typing, and an expansive movepool, Sandslash is a versatile offensive and defensive presence and a defining member of PU sand teams. Swords Dance Sandslash is one of the most dangerous sweepers in the tier. Under the effect of sand, it outspeeds almost the entire unboosted metagame and even some Choice Scarf users such as Gallade. Its typing and decent natural physical bulk give it ample setup opportunities against the common Rock- and Steel-types such as Gigalith and Togedemaru. Once boosted by Swords Dance, it has very few reliable defensive answers, and with access to useful coverage moves in Rock Slide, Leech Life, Knock Off, and Poison Jab, it can choose to narrow down its checks and counters even further. With its utility options in Rapid Spin, Spikes, and Knock Off, Sandslash also carves itself a niche as a versatile spinner that can compress several roles in one slot. Due to it's lack of reliable recovery along with its average stats, it can get worn down rather quickly, and can't be relied upon to repeatedly take on strong attackers like Perrserker. Furthermore, its poor special bulk and low Speed outside of sand leave it vulnerable to special attackers like Magneton, and common utility Pokemon like Wishiwashi, Eldegoss, and Levitate Weezing can exploit its overall passivity to gain momentum via U-turn, and either remove or set up entry hazards of their own.