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Sandslash
サンドパン (Sandopan)
Mouse Pokémon
Ground
3'03"
65.0 lbs.
50% ♀/50% ♂
SAND-slash
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.
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 spike, and claws. They grow back in a day.
Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
75
100
110
65
55
405
75
100
110
65
45
55
450
Water (2x), Grass (2x), and Ice (2x)
Normal (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Ground (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Fire (1x), Psychic (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Poison (½x), and Rock (½x)
Electric (0x)
Water (2x), Grass (2x), and Ice (2x)
Normal (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Ground (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Steel (1x), Fire (1x), Psychic (1x), Dragon (1x), and Dark (1x)
Poison (½x), and Rock (½x)
Electric (0x)
None
Trade from Pokémon Blue, Yellow, Gold, and Crystal
Few
Routes 4, 11, and 23
Few
Unknown Dungeon
Few
Routes 26, and 27, Mt. Moon
None
Trade from Pokémon Blue, Yellow, Gold, and Crystal
Uncommon
Route 26, and Victory Road
Berry (100%) (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions)
None
Ground
Rattata, Raticate, Ekans, Arbok, Pikachu, Raichu, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Vulpix, Ninetales, Diglett, Dugtrio, Meowth, Persian, Psyduck, Golduck, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Arcanine, Ponyta, Rapidash, Farfetch’d, Seel, Dewgong, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Tauros, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Sentret, Furret, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Aipom, Wooper, Quagsire, Espeon, Umbreon, Girafarig, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sneasel, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Swinub, Piloswine, Delibird, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, and Miltank
Scratch
Start
Start
Normal
40
100%
35 (max. 56)
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
Sand-Attack
Start/10
Start/10
Ground
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
Slash
Start/17
Start/17
Nomrmal
70
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Poison Sting
27
27
Poison
15
100%
35 (max. 56)
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Swift
36
36
Normal
60
-%
20 (max. 32)
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Fury Swipes
47
47
Normal
18
80%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
Scratch
Start
Start
Normal
40
100%
35 (max. 56)
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
Defense Curl
Start/6
Start/6
Normal
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat.
Sand-Attack
Start/11
Start/11
Normal
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
Poison Sting
17
17
Poison
15
100%
35 (max. 56)
The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Slash
24
24
Normal
70
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Swift
33
33
Normal
60
-%
20 (max. 32)
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Fury Swipes
42
42
Normal
18
80%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
Sandstorm
52
52
Rock
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A five-turn sand-storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
Mega Punch
TM01
TM01
Nomrmal
80
85%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Swords Dance
TM03
TM03
Nomrmal
70
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Toxic
TM06
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Body Slam
TM08
TM08
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Take Down
TM09
TM09
Normal
90
85%
20 (max. 32)
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Double Edge
TM10
TM10
Normal
120
100%
15 (max. 24)
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Hyper Beam
TM15
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Submission
TM17
TM17
Fighting
80
80%
25 (max. 40)
The user grabs the foe, and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.
Seismic Toss
TM19
TM19
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Rage
TM20
TM20
Normal
20
100%
20 (max. 32)
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Earthquake
TM26
TM26
Ground
100
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
Fissure
TM27
TM27
Ground
Varies
30%
5 (max. 8)
The user opens up a fissure in the ground, and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.
Dig
TM28
TM28
Ground
80
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Mimic
TM31
TM31
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Double Team
TM32
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Bide
TM34
TM34
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Swift
TM39
TM39
Normal
60
-%
20 (max. 32)
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Skull Bash
TM40
TM40
Normal
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
Rest
TM44
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Rock Slide
TM48
TM48
Rock
75
90%
10 (max. 16)
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
Substitute
TM50
TM50
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Cut
HM01
HM01
Normal
50
95%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
Strength
HM04
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Dynamic Punch
TM01
Fighting
100
50%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is punched with the user's full, concentrated power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
Headbutt
TM02
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Curse
TM03
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Rollout
TM04
Rock
30
90%
20 (max. 32)
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Toxic
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Rock Smash
TM08
Fighting
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Psych Up
TM09
Normal
-
-
10 (max. 16)
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
Hidden Powder
TM10
Normal
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day
TM11
Fire
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Snore
TM13
Normal
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Hyper Beam
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Protect
TM17
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure
TM20
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Frustration
TM21
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Iron Tail
TM23
Steel
100
75%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Earthquake
TM26
Ground
100
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
Return
TM27
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Dig
TM28
Ground
80
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Mud-Slap
TM31
Ground
20
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage, and lower its accuracy.
Double Team
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swagger
TM34
Normal
-
90%
15 (max. 24)
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk
TM35
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Sandstorm
TM37
Rock
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A five-turn sand-storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
Swift
TM39
Normal
60
-%
20 (max. 32)
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Defense Curl
TM40
Normal
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat.
Detect
TM43
Fighting
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rest
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Attract
TM45
Normal
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack.
Thief
TM46
Dark
40
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user attacks, and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
Fury Cutter
TM49
Bug
10
95%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Cut
HM01
Normal
50
95%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
Strength
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Counter
Yes
Yes
Rattata, Raticate, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Mankey, Primeape, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Aipom, Sneasel, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Houndour, and Houndoom
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Flail
Yes
Yes
Phanpy, and Donphan
Normal
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Metal Claw
No
Yes
Sneasel
Steel
50
95%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Rapid Spin
Yes
Yes
Donphan
Normal
20
100%
40 (max. 64)
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Safeguard
Yes
Yes
Vulpix, Ninetales, Seel, and Dewgong
Normal
-
-%
25 (max. 40)
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
A Sandslash cannot learn tutor moves.
Sandslash is a ground-dwelling pholidote notable for its offensive, and defensive capabilities. Its body is mostly covered in sharp quills formed from its tough, dry hide. It can curl into a large ball to protect its underbelly, and in this position it can roll to attack or escape. Its primary weapon is the large claws on its paws, which can be used to slash at enemies but which also useful for burrowing quickly, and can sometimes be poisoned. Its claws, and spikes can both break off, and are shed regularly, but grow back quickly.
Sandslash are able to roll themselves into sharp balls of spikes, which can be used to both attack, and defend themselves. In this ball form Sandslash can protect themselves from heatstroke, and can even kick up a dust storm. Sandslash is also adept at climbing trees, and is prone to ambush its enemies from above.
Like most evolved Pokémon, Sandslash can generate a Hyper Beam.
In the wild, Sandslash are more offensive than their pre-evolution, Sandshrew, but are still mostly defensive by nature. They spend much of their time hidden underground in their burrows, and will kick up sand or curl into a ball to escape predators. When needed, they can perform a variety of techniques to attack enemies, including slashing at them, rolling at them while curled up, and even climbing trees, and attacking from above.
They are adapted to dry, arid areas. Thus, they can mostly be found in deserts, and grasslands, and sometimes in river valleys or the upper levels of caves as well. Wherever they are, they live underground in burrows.
Sandslash do not require a lot of water, due to a very efficient system of staying hydrated with minimal moisture. They hunt for prey in the wild.
Sandslash share various physical traits with both hedgehogs, and pangolins.
Sandslash's name is a combination of "sand", and "slash," referring to its long claws.