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.
Pokédex data
National № | 028 |
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Type | Ground |
Species | Mouse Pokémon |
Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
Weight | 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Sand Veil Sand Rush (hidden ability) |
Local № | 028 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 049 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 113 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 028 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 049 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 114 (Black 2/White 2) 098 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 118 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 252 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 329 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 028 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 169 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Defense |
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Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 158 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Total | 450 | Min | Max |
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 data
National № | 028 |
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Type | Ice Steel |
Species | Mouse Pokémon |
Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Snow Cloak Slush Rush (hidden ability) |
Local № | 028 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 049 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 113 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 028 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 049 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 114 (Black 2/White 2) 098 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 118 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 252 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 329 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 028 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 169 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Defense |
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Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 158 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Sp. Atk | 25 | 49 | 163 | |
Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Total | 450 | Min | Max |
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.
Evolution chart
Sandslash changes
- In Generation 1, Sandslash has a base Special stat of 55.
- In Generations 1-4, Sandslash has a base experience yield of 163.
- In Generations 2-7, Sandslash has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Sandslash has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Sandslash
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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. |
Sword | The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched. |
Shield | It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. |
Alolan Sandslash
Sun | Fleeing a volcanic eruption, it settled on a snowy mountain. As it races through the snowfields, it sends up a spray of snow. |
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Moon | This Pokémon’s steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well. |
Ultra Sun | It runs across snow-covered plains at high speeds. It developed thick, sharp claws to plow through the snow. |
Ultra Moon | A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can climb right up an iceberg without slipping. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | This is Sandslash’s form after adaptation to a frigid environment. The cold air emitted by its body sharpens its icy spikes. |
Sword | It uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon. |
Shield | Many people climb snowy mountains, hoping to see the icy spikes of these Pokémon glistening in the light of dawn. |
Moves learned by Sandslash
Moves learnt by level up
Sandslash learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
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 |
9 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
12 | Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 |
15 | Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
18 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
21 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
26 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
31 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
36 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
41 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
51 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
56 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
61 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Sandslash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sandslash egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sandslash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
10 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 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 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
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 | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
81 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
100 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by level up
Sandslash learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
9 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
12 | Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 |
15 | Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
18 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
21 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
26 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
31 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
36 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
41 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
51 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
56 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
61 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
1 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 |
1 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
1 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Icicle Crash | Ice | ![]() | 85 | 90 |
1 | Icicle Spear | Ice | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
1 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Metal Burst | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
1 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Powder Snow | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
1 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
1 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Sandslash learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Icicle Spear | Ice | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
Egg moves
Sandslash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sandslash egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Sandslash can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Scorching Sands | Ground | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Steel Roller | Steel | ![]() | 130 | 100 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Steel Roller | Steel | ![]() | 130 | 100 |
Triple Axel | Ice | ![]() | 20 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sandslash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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07 | Pin Missile | Bug | ![]() | 25 | 95 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
07 | Pin Missile | Bug | ![]() | 25 | 95 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
51 | Icicle Spear | Ice | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
64 | Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Sandslash is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Leech Life | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Spikes | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
60 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Leech Life | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Spikes | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
60 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Sandslash sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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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, Cerulean Cave |
Yellow | Cerulean Cave |
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 Let's Go Pikachu |
Evolve Sandshrew/Alolan Sandshrew |
Let's Go Eevee | Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Sandshrew/Alolan Sandshrew |
Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
Shining Pearl | Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Sandslash |
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Japanese | サンドパン (Sandpan) |
German | Sandamer |
French | Sablaireau |
Name origin
- sand
- fine rock debris
- slash
- to swipe