[quote=Overwatch]
Yes, but, I'm limited to only the pokemon that fire red has, unless I cheat, so, sandsalsh is a good choice. I usually grind too, though.
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If it were me, I'd rather grind and save up the slots for something better later on [a Nido-something, perhaps? Rhyhorn?]... Sandslash is great in the beginning, but it becomes a paper behemoth once you get to the later stages of the game. =/