Sandslash

national dex #028 · gen 1BST 450 · ground
Sandslash
Ground
#028 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP75
Atk100
Def110
SpA45
SpD55
Spe65
BST 450 · best Defense 110 · worst Sp. Atk 45 · meters scale to 200

Sandslash is weak to Water, Grass, Ice and resists Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.

Typing
Ground
AbilitiesSand Veil, Sand RushHIDDEN
Height, weight1.0 m / 29.5 kg
Catch rate90 / 255
Egg groupsGround

Sandslash base stats

BST 450 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP75
260354
Atk100
184328
Def110
202350
SpA45
85207
SpD55
103229
Spe65
121251
BST450
series max 720

Sandslash weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ground mono typing
NOR1
FIR1
WAT2
ELE0
GRA2
ICE2
FIG1
POI½
GRO1
FLY1
PSY1
BUG1
ROC½
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE1
FAI1
WEAK TO

Water, Grass, Ice

RESISTS

Poison, Rock

IMMUNE TO

Electric

Sandslash abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sand RushHIDDEN

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sandslash evolution line

2 stages

Best Sandslash moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
GroundEarthquakePHYS100
GroundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
GroundEarth PowerSPEC90
GroundDigPHYS80
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalHyper BeamSPEC150
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalGiga ImpactPHYS150
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120

Sandslash moves

79 moves available
CountereggFlaileggMud-SlapeggMetal ClaweggNight SlasheggHone ClawseggScratchL1Sand AttackL1Poison StingL1Defense CurlL1Crush ClawL1RolloutL9Fury CutterL12Rapid SpinL15BulldozeL18SwiftL21Fury SwipesL26Sand TombL31SlashL36DigL41Gyro BallL46Swords DanceL51SandstormL56EarthquakeL61Swords DanceTM88Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Hyper BeamTM163Low KickTM12EarthquakeTM149DigTM55AgilityTM04SwiftTM32AmnesiaTM128Leech LifeTM95RestTM85Rock SlideTM86Super FangTM183SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18CurseTM224ProtectTM07Mud-SlapTM05SpikesTM90SandstormTM51EndureTM47False SwipeTM57Sleep TalkTM70Metal ClawTM31Sunny DayTM49FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192Brick BreakTM58Knock OffTM181EndeavorTM205Rock TombTM36Sand TombTM176Aerial AceTM27Mud ShotTM35Gyro BallTM180FlingTM43Poison JabTM83X-ScissorTM105Focus BlastTM158Earth PowerTM133Giga ImpactTM152Shadow ClawTM61Gunk ShotTM102Stone EdgeTM150Stealth RockTM116Smack DownTM179BulldozeTM28Drill RunTM106High HorsepowerTM186Throat ChopTM221Stomping TantrumTM84Scorching SandsTM215Tera BlastTM171
Sandslash Pokédex entries(32 entries)
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.

BLACK

It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.

BLACK 2

The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.

BLUE

Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.

CRYSTAL

Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.

DIAMOND

It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.

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.

FIRERED

It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.

GOLD

In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.

HEARTGOLD

In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.

LEAFGREEN

Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.

LETS GO EEVEE

It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.

LETS GO PIKACHU

It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.

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.

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.

PEARL

It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.

PLATINUM

It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.

RED

Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.

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.

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.

SILVER

If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.

SOULSILVER

If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.

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.

SWORD

The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched.

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.

ULTRA SUN

Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.

WHITE

It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.

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.

YELLOW

It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.

Sandslash species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE90 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE158
GROWTH RATEMedium
EGG GROUPSGround
EGG CYCLES5,120 steps (20 cycles)
HEIGHT1.0 m
WEIGHT29.5 kg
COLORYellow
SHAPEUpright
HABITATRough-terrain