Sandslash #0028




Pokémon GOSee this Pokémon's data in Pokémon GO
TypingGround
Abilities
Sand Rush - Hidden
ClassificationThe Mouse Pokémon
National ID#0028
Regional ID#0117

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2
WaterGrassIce
Resists x½
PoisonRock
Immune x0
Electric
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This page displays data from The Teal Mask (Violet) (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Sandslash(sandslash) official artwork

Base Stats

StatAmountStat Range
HP75
135—182
Attack100
94—167
Defense110
103—178
Sp. Attack45
45—106
Sp. Defense55
54—117
Speed65
63—128
Total450Calculated Stat Range
HP75Atk100Def110Spe65SpD55SpA45
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)
Field
Egg Cycles20
Egg Steps
5120 - Generations II, III, and VII
5100 - Generations IV
5140 - Generations V and VI
5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio
50.00%50.00%
Height1.0 m (3'3")
Weight29.5 kg (65.0 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield
2 Defense
Base Exp. Yield158
Catch Rate90
Catch Chance
Exp. Growth RateMedium Fast
Base Friendship50
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Pokédex Entries

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Sandslash via level-up in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Violet):
Level
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
17595NormalPhys.
1——NormalStat.
115100PoisonPhys.
1—100GroundStat.
140100NormalPhys.
93090RockPhys.
124095BugPhys.
1550100NormalPhys.
1860100GroundPhys.
2160—NormalSpec.
261880NormalPhys.
313585GroundPhys.
3670100NormalPhys.
4180100GroundPhys.
461100SteelPhys.
51——NormalStat.
56——RockStat.
61100100GroundPhys.

Pre-evolution Moves

The following moves are learned by Sandslash via a pre-evolution:
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
1100FightingPhys.
1100NormalPhys.
——DarkStat.
70100DarkPhys.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Sandslash via TM in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Violet):
TM
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
TM0019085NormalPhys.
TM004——PsychicStat.
TM00520100GroundSpec.
TM007——NormalStat.
TM0121100FightingPhys.
TM01860100DarkPhys.
TM02570100NormalPhys.
TM02760—FlyingPhys.
TM02860100GroundPhys.
TM0315095SteelPhys.
TM03260—NormalSpec.
TM0355595GroundSpec.
TM0366095RockPhys.
TM0431100DarkPhys.
TM047——NormalStat.
TM049——FireStat.
TM051——RockStat.
TM05580100GroundPhys.
TM05740100NormalPhys.
TM05875100FightingPhys.
TM06170100GhostPhys.
TM06685100NormalPhys.
TM070——NormalStat.
TM08380100PoisonPhys.
TM08475100GroundPhys.
TM085——PsychicStat.
TM0867590RockPhys.
TM088——NormalStat.
TM090——GroundStat.
TM09580100BugPhys.
TM10212080PoisonPhys.
TM103——NormalStat.
TM10580100BugPhys.
TM1068095GroundPhys.
TM116——RockStat.
TM128——PsychicStat.
TM13390100GroundSpec.
TM149100100GroundPhys.
TM15010080RockPhys.
TM15215090NormalPhys.
TM15812070FightingSpec.
TM16315090NormalSpec.
TM17180100NormalSpec.
TM1763585GroundPhys.
TM17950100RockPhys.
TM1801100SteelPhys.
TM18165100DarkPhys.
TM183190NormalPhys.
TM1869595GroundPhys.
TM192150100FightingPhys.
TM204120100NormalPhys.
TM2051100NormalPhys.
TM21570100GroundSpec.
TM22180100DarkPhys.
TM224——GhostStat.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation IX

Scarlet

Transfer

Violet

Transfer

The Teal Mask (Scarlet)

PokeballCatchable

The Teal Mask (Violet)

PokeballCatchable

Generation VIII

Sword

Transfer

Shield

Transfer

The Isle of Armor (Sword)

PokeballCatchable

The Crown Tundra (Sword)

PokeballCatchable

The Crown Tundra (Shield)

PokeballCatchable

Shining Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Generation VII

Sun

Transfer

Moon

Transfer

Ultra Sun

Transfer

Ultra Moon

Transfer

Generation VI

X

PokeballCatchable

Y

PokeballCatchable

Generation V

Black

PokeballCatchable

White

PokeballCatchable

Black 2

PokeballCatchable

White 2

PokeballCatchable

Generation IV

Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Platinum

PokeballCatchable

HeartGold

PokeballCatchable

SoulSilver

PokeballCatchable

Generation III

Ruby

Evolve

Sapphire

Evolve

FireRed

Transfer

LeafGreen

PokeballCatchable

Emerald

Evolve

Colosseum

Transfer

XD: Gale of Darkness

Evolve

Generation II

Gold

PokeballCatchable

Silver

Evolve

Crystal

PokeballCatchable

Generation I

Red (Japan)

Transfer

Green

PokeballCatchable

Blue (Japan)

PokeballCatchable

Red

Transfer

Blue

PokeballCatchable

Yellow

PokeballCatchable
What does each category mean?

PokeballCatchable Found somewhere in the game and caught there.

Evolve Evolve it from an earlier stage you can get in this game.

Transfer In the game's data, but you need a trade with another player (a version exclusive) or a transfer, like Pokémon HOME.

In-Game Images

Pokémon HOME

  • Sandslash in Pokémon HOME

    Pokémon HOME

Generation IX

  • Sandslash in Scarlet & Violet

    Scarlet & Violet

Generation VIII

  • Sandslash in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

  • Sandslash in Sword & Shield

    Sword & Shield

Generation VII

  • Sandslash in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

  • Sandslash in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Generation VI

  • Sandslash in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

  • Sandslash in X & Y

    X & Y

Generation V

  • Sandslash in Black & White

    Black & White

Generation IV

  • Sandslash in HeartGold & SoulSilver

    HeartGold & SoulSilver

  • Sandslash in Platinum

    Platinum

  • Sandslash in Diamond & Pearl

    Diamond & Pearl

Generation III

  • Sandslash in Emerald

    Emerald

  • Sandslash in FireRed & LeafGreen

    FireRed & LeafGreen

  • Sandslash in Ruby & Sapphire

    Ruby & Sapphire

Generation II

  • Sandslash in Crystal

    Crystal

  • Sandslash in Silver

    Silver

  • Sandslash in Gold

    Gold

Generation I

  • Sandslash in Yellow

    Yellow

  • Sandslash in Red & Blue

    Red & Blue

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