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Yeah, this Poke does work. Nice coverage with good movepool, decent speed and bulk, and a great ability makes stoutland a good UU Sandstorm team. Thanks, 212709!!!
A set that works good for me:
Scald/Surf
Ice beam/HP electric/HP grass/HP fire
Substitute
Calm mind
252 HP 252 SPA 4 SPD
Modest nature (+SPA,-ATK)
the 2nd slot is all about what your team suits. Ice beam hits all those 4x dragon and flying or Garchomp, while HP electric murders Gyrados...