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Sandslash (Pokémon)

Sandslash

#028
Mouse Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#028
Type Ground
SpeciesMouse Pokémon
Height1 m (3' 0.3")
Weight29.5 kg (65.0 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Sand-veil
  2. Sand-rush(hidden ability)
ColorYellow
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatRough-terrain
ShapeUpright

Training

Catch Rate90
Base Exp.158
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Group Field

Base Stats

HP7517%
Attack10022%
Defense11024%
Special Attack4510%
Special Defense5512%
Speed6514%
Total450

Sandslash Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

No effect on Sandslash Electric
Not very effective against Sandslash Poison Rock
Normal effect against Sandslash Normal Fighting Flying Ground Bug Ghost Steel Fire Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Sandslash Water Grass Ice

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

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

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
RedBlueCurls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
YellowIt is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
Generation 2
GoldIn an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
SilverIf it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
CrystalAdept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldSANDSLASH’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.
FireRedLeafGreenIt is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumIt curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
HeartGoldIn an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
SoulSilverIf it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteIt curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Black 2White 2The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
Generation 6
XIf it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
YCurls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireSandslash’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
SunAlthough 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.
MoonIt uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.
Ultra SunIts claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.
Ultra MoonThanks 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 EeveeIt is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
Generation 8
SwordThe drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched.
ShieldIt climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.

Sandslash Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Red BlueKanto Route 2341
YellowCerulean Cave56
Gold SilverMt Moon10
CrystalKanto Route 2628
FireRed LeafGreenKanto Victory Road 244
Diamond PearlSinnoh Route 22823
PlatinumSinnoh Route 22849
HeartGold SoulSilverKanto Route 2628
Black WhiteRelic Castle47
Black 2 White 2Relic Castle28
X YKalos Route 1846