Sandslash #0028
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 75 | 135—182 | |
| Attack | 100 | 94—167 | |
| Defense | 110 | 103—178 | |
| Sp. Attack | 45 | 45—106 | |
| Sp. Defense | 55 | 54—117 | |
| Speed | 65 | 63—128 | |
| Total | 450 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Where to Find
| Generation 9 | |
|---|---|
| The Indigo Disk (DLC)Alolan | |
| Generation 8 | |
| The Crown Tundra (DLC)Alolan | RaidMax Lair |
| Generation 9 | |
| The Teal Mask (DLC) | WildParadise Barrens |
| Generation 8 | |
| BD/SP | Grand UndergroundGrand Underground |
| Sw/Sh | |
| Generation 6 | |
| X/Y | |
| Generation 5 | |
| B2/W2 | |
| B/W | WildRelic Castle |
| Generation 4 | |
| HG/SS | |
| Platinum | WildRoute 228 |
| D/P | WildRoute 228 |
| Generation 3 | |
| FR/LG | |
| Generation 2 | |
| Crystal | |
| G/S | |
| Generation 1 | |
| Yellow | WildCerulean Cave |
| R/B | |
| Blue (Japan) | WildCerulean CaveRoute 23 |
| Red/Green (Japan) | WildCerulean CaveRoute 23 |
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Field |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| 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% |
| Height | 1.0 m (3'3") |
| Weight | 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs.) |
Battle Information
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." | |
"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." | |
"It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 95 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 1 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 15 | 100 | Poison | Phys. | |
| 1 | — | 100 | Ground | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 9 | 30 | 90 | Rock | Phys. | |
| 12 | 40 | 95 | Bug | Phys. | |
| 15 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 18 | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| 21 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| 26 | 18 | 80 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 31 | 35 | 85 | Ground | Phys. | |
| 36 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 41 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| 46 | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. | |
| 51 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 56 | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
| 61 | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
Pre-evolution Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| — | — | Dark | Stat. | |
| 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM004 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM005 | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM012 | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM018 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM027 | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. | |
| TM028 | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM031 | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM035 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM036 | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM043 | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM049 | — | — | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM051 | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
| TM055 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM057 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM058 | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM061 | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. | |
| TM066 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM083 | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. | |
| TM084 | 75 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM086 | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM088 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM090 | — | — | Ground | Stat. | |
| TM095 | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM102 | 120 | 80 | Poison | Phys. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM105 | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM106 | 80 | 95 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM116 | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
| TM128 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM133 | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM149 | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM150 | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM152 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM158 | 120 | 70 | Fighting | Spec. | |
| TM163 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM176 | 35 | 85 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM179 | 50 | 100 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM180 | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. | |
| TM181 | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM183 | 1 | 90 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM186 | 95 | 95 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM192 | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM204 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM205 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM215 | 70 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM221 | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM224 | — | — | Ghost | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IX
Generation VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
TransferShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
TransferUltra Moon
TransferLet's Go, Pikachu!
EvolveLet's Go, Eevee!
TransferGeneration VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

