Sandslash
Sandslash is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Mouse Pokémon
.
Sandslash has a new Alolan
form introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
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Pokédex data
National № 028 Type Ground Species Mouse Pokémon Height 3′3″ (0.99m) Weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Abilities Sand Veil
Sand Rush (hidden ability)Local № 028 (Red/Blue)
049 (Gold/Silver)
113 (Ruby/Sapphire)
028 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
049 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
114 (Black 2/White 2)
098 (X/Y)
118 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
252 (Sun/Moon)
329 (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon)
150 (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon)Japanese Sandopan Training
EV yield 2 Defense Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 163 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Field Gender 50% male, 50% female Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 450 Min Max HP 75 260 354 Attack 100 184 328 Defense 110 202 350 Sp. Atk 45 85 207 Sp. Def 55 103 229 Speed 65 121 251 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
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Pokédex data
National № 028 Type Ice Steel Species Mouse Pokémon Height 3′11″ (1.19m) Weight 121.3 lbs (55.0 kg) Abilities Snow Cloak
Slush Rush (hidden ability)Local № 028 (Red/Blue)
049 (Gold/Silver)
113 (Ruby/Sapphire)
028 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
049 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
114 (Black 2/White 2)
098 (X/Y)
118 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
252 (Sun/Moon)
329 (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon)
150 (Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon)Training
EV yield 2 Defense Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 163 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Field Gender 50% male, 50% female Egg cycles 20 (base 5,120 steps) Base stats
Total 450 Min Max HP 75 260 354 Attack 100 184 328 Defense 120 220 372 Sp. Atk 25 49 163 Sp. Def 65 121 251 Speed 65 121 251 The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue | Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. |
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| Yellow | It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. |
| Gold | In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. |
| Silver | If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. |
| Crystal | Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above. |
| Ruby | SANDSLASH’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones. |
| Sapphire | SANDSLASH can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this POKéMON will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws. |
| FireRed | It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about. |
| LeafGreen | Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. |
| Emerald | It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. |
| HeartGold | In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. |
| SoulSilver | If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. |
| Black White | It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. |
| Black 2 White 2 | The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes. |
| X | If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. |
| Y | Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. |
| Omega Ruby | Sandslash’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Sandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws. |
| Sun | Although they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss. |
| Moon | It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears. |
| Ultra Sun | Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields. |
| Ultra Moon | Thanks to its thick claws, it’s good at climbing trees. There are plenty of Sandslash that park themselves in trees and go right to sleep. |
Evolution chart
Name origin
- sand
- fine debris of rocks
- slash
- to swipe
Moves learned by Sandslash
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Moves learnt by level up
Sandslash learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
- Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Crush Claw Normal 
75 95 1 Defense Curl Normal 
— — 1 Poison Sting Poison 15 100 1 Sand Attack Ground — 100 1 Scratch Normal 40 100 3 Sand Attack Ground — 100 5 Poison Sting Poison 15 100 7 Rollout Rock 30 90 9 Rapid Spin Normal 20 100 11 Fury Cutter Bug 40 95 14 Magnitude Ground — 100 17 Swift Normal 
60 ∞ 20 Fury Swipes Normal 18 80 24 Sand Tomb Ground 35 85 28 Slash Normal 70 100 33 Dig Ground 80 100 38 Gyro Ball Steel — 100 43 Swords Dance Normal — — 48 Sandstorm Rock — — 53 Earthquake Ground 100 100 - Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Defense Curl Normal — — 1 Ice Ball Ice 30 90 1 Icicle Crash Ice 85 90 1 Icicle Spear Ice 25 100 1 Metal Burst Steel — 100 1 Metal Claw Steel 50 95 1 Slash Normal 70 100
Moves learnt on evolution
Sandslash learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
- MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Crush Claw Normal 75 95 - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Icicle Spear Ice 25 100
Egg moves
Sandslash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sandslash egg moves page.
- MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Chip Away Normal 70 100 Counter Fighting — 100 Crush Claw Normal 75 95 Endure Normal — — Flail Normal — 100 Hone Claws Dark — — Metal Claw Steel 50 95 Mud Shot Ground 55 95 Night Slash Dark 70 100 Rapid Spin Normal 20 100 Rock Climb Normal 90 85 Rototiller Ground — — - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Amnesia Psychic — — Chip Away Normal 70 100 Counter Fighting — 100 Crush Claw Normal 75 95 Curse Ghost — — Endure Normal — — Flail Normal — 100 Hone Claws Dark — — Icicle Crash Ice 85 90 Icicle Spear Ice 25 100 Metal Claw Steel 50 95 Night Slash Dark 70 100
Move Tutor moves
Sandslash can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
- MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Covet Normal 60 100 Earth Power Ground 90 100 Focus Punch Fighting 150 100 Iron Tail Steel 100 75 Knock Off Dark 65 100 Snore Normal 50 100 Stealth Rock Rock — — Stomping Tantrum Ground 75 100 Super Fang Normal — 90 - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Aqua Tail Water 90 90 Covet Normal 60 100 Drill Run Ground 80 95 Focus Punch Fighting 150 100 Ice Punch Ice 75 100 Icy Wind Ice 55 95 Iron Defense Steel — — Iron Head Steel 80 100 Iron Tail Steel 100 75 Knock Off Dark 65 100 Snore Normal 50 100 Stealth Rock Rock — — Super Fang Normal — 90 Throat Chop Dark 80 100
Moves learnt by TM
Sandslash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon:
- TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
6 Toxic Poison — 90 10 Hidden Power Normal 60 100 11 Sunny Day Fire — — 15 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 17 Protect Normal — — 20 Safeguard Normal — — 21 Frustration Normal — 100 26 Earthquake Ground 100 100 27 Return Normal — 100 31 Brick Break Fighting 75 100 32 Double Team Normal — — 37 Sandstorm Rock — — 39 Rock Tomb Rock 60 95 40 Aerial Ace Flying 60 ∞ 42 Facade Normal 70 100 44 Rest Psychic — — 45 Attract Normal — 100 46 Thief Dark 60 100 48 Round Normal 60 100 52 Focus Blast Fighting 120 70 56 Fling Dark — 100 65 Shadow Claw Ghost 70 100 68 Giga Impact Normal 150 90 71 Stone Edge Rock 100 80 74 Gyro Ball Steel — 100 75 Swords Dance Normal — — 78 Bulldoze Ground 60 100 80 Rock Slide Rock 75 90 81 X-Scissor Bug 80 100 84 Poison Jab Poison 80 100 87 Swagger Normal — 85 88 Sleep Talk Normal — — 90 Substitute Normal — — 100 Confide Normal — — - TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Work Up Normal — — 6 Toxic Poison — 90 7 Hail Ice — — 10 Hidden Power Normal 60 100 11 Sunny Day Fire — — 14 Blizzard Ice 110 70 15 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 17 Protect Normal — — 20 Safeguard Normal — — 21 Frustration Normal — 100 26 Earthquake Ground 100 100 27 Return Normal — 100 28 Leech Life Bug 80 100 31 Brick Break Fighting 75 100 32 Double Team Normal — — 40 Aerial Ace Flying 60 ∞ 42 Facade Normal 70 100 44 Rest Psychic — — 45 Attract Normal — 100 46 Thief Dark 60 100 48 Round Normal 60 100 52 Focus Blast Fighting 120 70 56 Fling Dark — 100 65 Shadow Claw Ghost 70 100 68 Giga Impact Normal 150 90 70 Aurora Veil Ice — — 74 Gyro Ball Steel — 100 75 Swords Dance Normal — — 78 Bulldoze Ground 60 100 79 Frost Breath Ice 60 90 80 Rock Slide Rock 75 90 81 X-Scissor Bug 80 100 84 Poison Jab Poison 80 100 87 Swagger Normal — 85 88 Sleep Talk Normal — — 90 Substitute Normal — — 100 Confide Normal — —
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Moves learnt by level up
Sandslash learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/Moon at the levels specified.
- Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Crush Claw Normal 75 95 1 Defense Curl Normal — — 1 Poison Sting Poison 15 100 1 Sand Attack Ground — 100 1 Scratch Normal 40 100 3 Sand Attack Ground — 100 5 Poison Sting Poison 15 100 7 Rollout Rock 30 90 9 Rapid Spin Normal 20 100 11 Fury Cutter Bug 40 95 14 Magnitude Ground — 100 17 Swift Normal 60 ∞ 20 Fury Swipes Normal 18 80 24 Sand Tomb Ground 35 85 28 Slash Normal 70 100 33 Dig Ground 80 100 38 Gyro Ball Steel — 100 43 Swords Dance Normal — — 48 Sandstorm Rock — — 53 Earthquake Ground 100 100 - Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Defense Curl Normal — — 1 Ice Ball Ice 30 90 1 Icicle Crash Ice 85 90 1 Icicle Spear Ice 25 100 1 Metal Burst Steel — 100 1 Metal Claw Steel 50 95 1 Slash Normal 70 100
Moves learnt on evolution
Sandslash learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun/Moon (regardless of level).
- MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Crush Claw Normal 75 95 - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Icicle Spear Ice 25 100
Egg moves
Sandslash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun/Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sandslash egg moves page.
- MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Chip Away Normal 70 100 Counter Fighting — 100 Crush Claw Normal 75 95 Endure Normal — — Flail Normal — 100 Metal Claw Steel 50 95 Mud Shot Ground 55 95 Night Slash Dark 70 100 Rapid Spin Normal 20 100 Rock Climb Normal 90 85 Rototiller Ground — — - MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Amnesia Psychic — — Chip Away Normal 70 100 Counter Fighting — 100 Crush Claw Normal 75 95 Curse Ghost — — Endure Normal — — Flail Normal — 100 Icicle Crash Ice 85 90 Icicle Spear Ice 25 100 Metal Claw Steel 50 95 Night Slash Dark 70 100
Moves learnt by TM
Sandslash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun/Moon:
- TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
6 Toxic Poison — 90 10 Hidden Power Normal 60 100 11 Sunny Day Fire — — 15 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 17 Protect Normal — — 20 Safeguard Normal — — 21 Frustration Normal — 100 26 Earthquake Ground 100 100 27 Return Normal — 100 31 Brick Break Fighting 75 100 32 Double Team Normal — — 37 Sandstorm Rock — — 39 Rock Tomb Rock 60 95 40 Aerial Ace Flying 60 ∞ 42 Facade Normal 70 100 44 Rest Psychic — — 45 Attract Normal — 100 46 Thief Dark 60 100 48 Round Normal 60 100 52 Focus Blast Fighting 120 70 56 Fling Dark — 100 65 Shadow Claw Ghost 70 100 68 Giga Impact Normal 150 90 71 Stone Edge Rock 100 80 74 Gyro Ball Steel — 100 75 Swords Dance Normal — — 78 Bulldoze Ground 60 100 80 Rock Slide Rock 75 90 81 X-Scissor Bug 80 100 84 Poison Jab Poison 80 100 87 Swagger Normal — 85 88 Sleep Talk Normal — — 90 Substitute Normal — — 100 Confide Normal — — - TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1 Work Up Normal — — 6 Toxic Poison — 90 7 Hail Ice — — 10 Hidden Power Normal 60 100 11 Sunny Day Fire — — 14 Blizzard Ice 110 70 15 Hyper Beam Normal 150 90 17 Protect Normal — — 20 Safeguard Normal — — 21 Frustration Normal — 100 26 Earthquake Ground 100 100 27 Return Normal — 100 28 Leech Life Bug 80 100 31 Brick Break Fighting 75 100 32 Double Team Normal — — 40 Aerial Ace Flying 60 ∞ 42 Facade Normal 70 100 44 Rest Psychic — — 45 Attract Normal — 100 46 Thief Dark 60 100 48 Round Normal 60 100 52 Focus Blast Fighting 120 70 56 Fling Dark — 100 65 Shadow Claw Ghost 70 100 68 Giga Impact Normal 150 90 70 Aurora Veil Ice — — 74 Gyro Ball Steel — 100 75 Swords Dance Normal — — 78 Bulldoze Ground 60 100 79 Frost Breath Ice 60 90 80 Rock Slide Rock 75 90 81 X-Scissor Bug 80 100 84 Poison Jab Poison 80 100 87 Swagger Normal — 85 88 Sleep Talk Normal — — 90 Substitute Normal — — 100 Confide Normal — —
Sandslash sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 |
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| Shiny | — |
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Where to find Sandslash
| Red | Trade/migrate from another game |
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| Blue | Route 23 |
| Yellow | Evolve Sandshrew |
| Gold | Route 26, 27, Mt. Moon |
| Silver | Evolve Sandshrew |
| Crystal | Route 26, Victory Road |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Sandshrew |
| FireRed | Trade/migrate from another game |
| LeafGreen | Route 23, Victory Road |
| Emerald | Evolve Sandshrew |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 228 |
| HeartGold | Route 26, 27, Mt. Moon |
| SoulSilver | Evolve Sandshrew |
| Black White |
Relic Castle |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 15, Relic Castle |
| X Y |
Route 18, Terminus Cave |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Sandshrew |
| Sun | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Moon | Evolve Sandshrew/Alolan Sandshrew |
| Ultra Sun | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Moon | Evolve Sandshrew/Alolan Sandshrew |