Sandslash (Alola)

national dex #028 · gen 1BST 450 · ice / steel
Sandslash (Alola)
IceSteel
#028 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP75
Atk100
Def120
SpA25
SpD65
Spe65
BST 450 · best Defense 120 · worst Sp. Atk 25 · meters scale to 200

Sandslash (Alola) is weak to Fire (4x), Fighting (4x), Ground and resists Ice (¼x), Normal, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Fairy and is immune to Poison.

Typing
IceSteel
AbilitiesSnow Cloak, Slush RushHIDDEN
Height, weight1.2 m / 55.0 kg
Catch rate90 / 255
Egg groupsGround

Sandslash (Alola) base stats

BST 450 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP75
260354
Atk100
184328
Def120
220372
SpA25
49163
SpD65
121251
Spe65
121251
BST450
series max 720

Sandslash (Alola) weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ice / Steel dual typing
NOR½
FIR4
WAT1
ELE1
GRA½
ICE¼
FIG4
POI0
GRO2
FLY½
PSY½
BUG½
ROC1
GHO1
DRA½
DAR1
STE1
FAI½
WEAK TO

Fire (4x), Fighting (4x), Ground

RESISTS

Ice (¼x), Normal, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Fairy

IMMUNE TO

Poison

Sandslash (Alola) abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Snow Cloak

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Slush RushHIDDEN

During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.

Sandslash (Alola) evolution line

2 stages

Best Sandslash (Alola) moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
SteelSteel BeamSPEC140
IceBlizzardSPEC110
IceIce BeamSPEC90
IceIcicle CrashPHYS85
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalHyper BeamSPEC150
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalGiga ImpactPHYS150
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120

Sandslash (Alola) moves

69 moves available
CountereggCurseeggFlaileggMirror CoateggCrush ClaweggNight SlasheggIce ShardeggHone ClawseggIcicle SpearL0Swords DanceL1SlashL1Metal ClawL1Icicle CrashL1Ice PunchTM69Swords DanceTM88Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Ice BeamTM135BlizzardTM143Hyper BeamTM163Low KickTM12EarthquakeTM149DigTM55AgilityTM04SwiftTM32AmnesiaTM128Leech LifeTM95RestTM85Rock SlideTM86Super FangTM183SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18CurseTM224ProtectTM07SpikesTM90Icy WindTM34EndureTM47False SwipeTM57Sleep TalkTM70Metal ClawTM31FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192Brick BreakTM58Knock OffTM181EndeavorTM205Rock TombTM36Aerial AceTM27Icicle SpearTM187Iron DefenseTM104Gyro BallTM180FlingTM43Poison JabTM83X-ScissorTM105Focus BlastTM158Giga ImpactTM152AvalancheTM46Shadow ClawTM61Flash CannonTM93Iron HeadTM99Stealth RockTM116BulldozeTM28Drill RunTM106Throat ChopTM221Steel BeamTM170Triple AxelTM212Tera BlastTM171Ice SpinnerTM124SnowscapeTM52
Sandslash (Alola) 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 (Alola) 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)
HEIGHT1.2 m
WEIGHT55.0 kg
COLORYellow
SHAPEUpright
HABITATRough-terrain