Sandslash.
BST 450 · ground
Sandslash is weak to Water, Grass, Ice and resists Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.
Sandslash base stats
BST 450 · ranges at level 100Sandslash weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeSandslash abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenSandslash evolution line
2 stages
Best Sandslash moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerSandslash moves
gen 9 · 99 moves · 20 level-up · 58 TM/HM · 2 egg · 19 tutorSandslash Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstThe 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.
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.
It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.
Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.
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.
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’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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Sandslash species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Sandslash
Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched. Sandslash stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Sandslash base stats
Sandslash has a base stat total of 450, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 45 (below average). Sandslash serves as a bulky physical attacker. Sandslash is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Sandslash weaknesses and resistances
As a Ground-type, Sandslash is weak to Water, Grass, Ice-type moves, resists Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Sandslash 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Sandslash abilities
Sandslash's abilities include Sand Veil, Sand Rush. Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Rush, which doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sandslash moves and learnset
Sandslash can learn 99 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 58 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 19 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power). For coverage, Sandslash can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Sandslash
Sandslash has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Sandslash yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sandslash belongs to the Ground egg group. Sandslash is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Sandshrew → Sandslash). Wild Sandslash may be found holding Quick Claw or Soft Sand or Grip Claw.
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