Hone Claws vs. Sandstorm?

I can’t choose between hone claws and sandstorm….

Reg Garchomp/Mega-GarchompAbility: Reg Garchomp – Sand Veil and Mega-Garchomp – Sand ForceMoves….1. Dragon Rush (for STAB)2. Earthquake (for STAB)3. Stone Edge (coverage against Ice)4a. Hone Claws (Attack boost and makes Dragon Rush + Stone Edge even more OP with 100% accuracy)4b. Sandstorm (More power for Earthquake + Stone Edge and gives reg Garchomp 25% more evasion)

Which would benefit the Garchomp more in the game (Pokemon XY) and in competitive play?

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Competitive

Sandstorm is useful because it not only boosts Garchomp’s evasion, it also helps to wear down your opponent’s Pokémon.

Hone claws is useful because it raises attack and accuracy.

I’d give Garchomp sandstorm, then use a baton passer like Smeargle to pass on swords dance boosts rather than hone claws. It does sacrifice the boosted accuracy, but the 2x attack makes up for it. Garchomp will be able to evade more attacks while dishing out powerful attacks of its own.

In-game

Sandstorm makes the most sense. Battles will be over quickly with both sandstorm and earthquake/dragon rush battering your opponents.

Hope I helped!