28: Sandslash

Essentials

Sandslash

Abilities

Sand Veil: Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm.

Dream Ability

Sand Rush: Doubles Speed during a sandstorm.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 28
Kanto: 28
Original Johto: 49
Hoenn: 113
Updated Johto: 49

Names

German: Sandamer
Chinese: 穿山王
French: Sablaireau
Korean: 고지
Japanese: サンドパン (sandopan)
Official Roomaji: Sandpan

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Ground

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

163

2328 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Quick Claw
	5%	Soft Sand
	5%	Quick Claw
	5%	Quick Claw

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Sandshrew	Sandslash Level up, starting at level 22

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	75	67.4	323	354
Attack	100	80.6	268	299
Defense	110	91.2	288	319
Special Attack	45	23.7	158	189
Special Defense	55	33.6	178	209
Speed	65	50.8	198	229
Total	450	54.7

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 9/14/17

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: 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.

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

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mouse
Color: Yellow
Cry
Habitat: rough terrain
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

3'3.4"
1.0 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

295

65.0 lb
29.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Blue

Yellow

LeafGreen

Diamond

Route 228

Pearl

Route 228

Platinum

Route 228

HeartGold

Moves

Ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Sandslash's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	—	—	—	—	—	—	Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Sand-Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	6	6	6	3	3	3	Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
10	11	11	11	7	7	7	Sand-Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	17	17	17	9	9	9	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				13	13	13	Rapid Spin			40	20	100%		Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
17	24	24	24				Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
27							Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
36	33	33	33	15	15	15	Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
47	42	42	42	19	19	19	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
				21	21	21	Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
				22	22	22	Crush Claw			10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				28	28	28	Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
			52	33	33	33	Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
				40	40	40	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				45	45	45	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
	52	52	62	52	52	52	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Sandshrew but not Sandslash
							Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
							Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
							Crush Claw			10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
							Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
							Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
							Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
							Rapid Spin			40	20	100%		Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
							Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
							Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
							Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
							Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							DynamicPunch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
							Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
							Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Knock Off			20	20	100%		Target drops its held item.
							Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							Super Fang			10	*	90%		Inflicts damage equal to half the target's HP.
							Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
							Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03							Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
						01	Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
			01	01	01		Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
	01	01					DynamicPunch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
	02	02					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03	03					Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
	04	04					Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	08	08					Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	13	13					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
08							Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09							Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
						20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
	20	20					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	23	23	23	23	23		Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
17							Submission			25	80	80%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
19							Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
20							Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
27							Fissure			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
			31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
	31	31					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
31							Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
	34	34					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35	35					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
			39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
			42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
34							Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
39	39	39					Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
	40	40					Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
	43	43					Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
40							Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
48							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
	49	49					Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
						48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
				58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
				71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				74	74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
				75	75	75	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
						78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				76	76		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
				78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
				80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
50				90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
						94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			H6	H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				H8	H8		Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.