Sandslash #028

Sandslash overview

Sandslash is a Ground type Mouse Pokémon and holds number #28 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 1 m tall and weighs 29.5 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Rough Terrain habitats.

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. The drier the area sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched. It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.

Sandslash base stats

Across six base stats Sandslash totals 450 points, led by Defense at 110.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Sandslash base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	75
Attack	100
Defense	110
Sp. Attack	45
Sp. Defense	55
Speed	65
Total	450

Sandslash abilities

Sandslash's standard ability is Sand Veil.

Its hidden ability, Sand Rush, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Sandslash type matchups

Defensively, Sandslash takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.

It resists Poison and Rock attacks and is completely immune to Electric moves.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Water	×2
Grass	×2
Ice	×2
Poison	×0.5
Rock	×0.5
Electric	×0 (immune)

Sandslash evolution

Sandslash belongs to a 2-stage evolution line: Sandshrew → Sandslash (Level 22).

Sandslash training and breeding

With a capture rate of 90, Sandslash is moderately difficult to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Ground egg group.

Early level-up moves include Agility, Counter and Crush Claw, and it can learn 103 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Agility
1	Counter
1	Crush Claw
1	Defense Curl
1	Poison Sting
1	Sand Attack
1	Scratch
7	Rollout
9	Rapid Spin
11	Fury Cutter
11	Swift
14	Magnitude

Frequently asked questions about Sandslash