Sandslash - Generation 4 learnset
Below are all the moves that Sandslash can learn in Generation 4, which consists of:
- Pokémon Diamond
- Pokémon Pearl
- Pokémon Platinum
- Pokémon HeartGold
- Pokémon SoulSilver
Moves learnt by level up
Sandslash learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
7 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
13 | Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
15 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
19 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
21 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
22 | Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
28 | Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 |
33 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
40 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
45 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
52 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Sandslash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sandslash egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by HM
Sandslash is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
04 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
08 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sandslash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
43 | Secret Power | 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 | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
81 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Sandslash can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Moves learnt by level up
Sandslash learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
7 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
13 | Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
15 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
19 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
21 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
22 | Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
28 | Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 |
33 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
40 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
45 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
52 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Sandslash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sandslash egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Sandslash can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by HM
Sandslash is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
04 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
08 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sandslash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
43 | Secret Power | 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 | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
81 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Sandslash can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Moves learnt by level up
Sandslash learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
7 | Sand Attack | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 |
13 | Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
15 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
19 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
21 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
22 | Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
28 | Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 |
33 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
40 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
45 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
52 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Sandslash learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sandslash egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Rapid Spin | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Sandslash can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by HM
Sandslash is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
04 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
08 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sandslash is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
43 | Secret Power | 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 | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
81 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Sandslash can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |