Ah! Sandslash is a tricky one as others have said, Excadrill is a cooler-looking mole pokemon, but you can use it to exploit niches that no Excadrill-user would ever dream of!
k'nuckles (Sandslash) @ BrightPowder
Ability: Sand Veil
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Sandstorm
- Secret Power
- Focus Punch
- Shadow Claw
Sandslash has the coveted Sand Veil as well as a few coverage moves that put it above Excadrill in the tanky attacker department. While Excadrills mostly invest in speed, you can invest in bulk and power with Sandslash's superior defenses and perfect neutral coverage in Secret Power/Focus Punch/Shadow Claw as opponents struggle to touch you! If you're afraid of being worn down, Rest is also an option.
