028 rbspr028.gif gby028.gif Sandslash サンドパン (Sandopan) Mouse Pokémon Ground SAND-slash 3'03" 65 lbs. 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.

gby027.gif Sandshrew Sandslash (Level 22)

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75 100 110 65 55 405 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) None Trade Few Route 23, Unknown Dungeon Few Unknown Dungeon 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. 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. Sandslash is a ground-dwelling rodent 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 all 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. With the assistance of a trainer, they can become very strong, and aggressive fighters. 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. Its Japanese name may be a combination of sand, and pangolin.