Sandslash (Pokémon)
Sandslash
#028
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #028 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
| Height | 1 m (3' 0.3") |
| Weight | 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | |
| Color | Yellow |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Rough-terrain |
| Shape | Upright |
Sandslash Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Sandslash. Sandslash is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Sandslash
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
0.5× damage
Rock Pokémon are not very effective against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
2× damage
Water Pokémon are very effective against against Sandslash.
2× damage
Grass Pokémon are very effective against against Sandslash.
0× damage
Electric Pokémon have no effect against Sandslash.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
2× damage
Ice Pokémon are very effective against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandslash.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. |
Generation 2
| 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. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes. |
Generation 6
| 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 RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| 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 PikachuLet's Go Eevee | It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. |
Generation 8
| 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. |
Species
Sandslash Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Kanto Route 23 | 41 |
| Yellow | Cerulean Cave | 56 |
| Gold Silver | Mt Moon | 10 |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 26 | 28 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Kanto Victory Road 2 | 44 |
| Diamond Pearl | Sinnoh Route 228 | 23 |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 228 | 49 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Kanto Route 26 | 28 |
| Black White | Relic Castle | 47 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Relic Castle | 28 |
| X Y | Kalos Route 18 | 46 |