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[[Pokémon Snap]]: A Sandslash is found in the Valley area. Before the player can photograph it, the Sandslash will burrow underground. The Sandslash will resurface if the player knocks down two Geodude, causing the Graveler above them to fall. | |||
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Sandslash (Japanese: サンドパン Sandpan) is a Ground-type Pokémon. It was first available in Pokémon Green and Pokémon Blue, and is also available in Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Pokémon LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald.
Sandslash comes with the Ability Sand Veil, which raises evasiveness during a Sandstorm.
Biology
Physiology
A 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.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Sandslash's special abilities are extremely limited compared to other Pokémon. It has a greater control over the ground and sand than the average Pokémon, mostly derived from adaptation to its habitat.
Like all evolved Pokémon, Sandslash can generate a Hyper Beam.
Behavior
In the wild, Sandslash are more offensive than their preevolution, 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.
Habitat
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.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
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.
In the anime
Sandslash first appeared in EP071. It was stuck underneath the rocky skin of a giant Onix and causing so much pain, that the Rock Snake Pokémon was on a rampage. Bruno helped to get the Sandslash out.
A Sandslash was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. When Team Rocket saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for its pre-evolution, Sandshrew.
In EP141, a Pokémon trainer named Koji informed Ash about a place that was good for catching Cyndaquil. After Ash captured a Cyndaquil, the trainer challenged Ash to a 1-on-1 Pokémon battle to determine who'd keep the Cyndaquil. That trainer used a Sandslash against Ash's Cyndaquil.
Sandslash make a cameo in AG135 as a Pokémon belonging to Noland.
Pokédex entries
- Pokémon Red and Blue / Pokémon LeafGreen
- Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
- Pokémon Yellow
- It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
- Pokémon Stadium
- Curls into a ball of sharp spikes and rolls into enemies. It is also adept at slashing with its sharp claws.
- Pokémon Gold
- In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
- Pokémon Silver
- If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day.
- Pokémon Crystal
- Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
- Pokémon Ruby
- 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.
- Pokémon Sapphire
- 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.
- Pokémon Emerald
- 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.
- Pokémon FireRed
- It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
Game locations
Game | Rarity | Location |
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Pokémon Red | None | |
Pokémon Blue | Few | Unknown Dungeon and Route 23 |
Pokémon Yellow | Few | Unknown Dungeon |
Pokémon Gold and Silver | ||
Pokémon Crystal | ||
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Evolve from Sandshrew |
Pokémon Emerald | None | Evolve from Sandshrew |
Pokémon FireRed | None | |
Pokémon LeafGreen | Few | Victory Road and Route 23 |
Pokémon Colosseum | None | |
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Evolve from Sandshrew |
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl | Uncommon | Route 228 with Pokemon LeafGreen inserted into the DS |
In side games
Pokémon Snap: A Sandslash is found in the Valley area. Before the player can photograph it, the Sandslash will burrow underground. The Sandslash will resurface if the player knocks down two Geodude, causing the Graveler above them to fall.
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 75
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135 - 182 | 260 - 354 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
Total: 450
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
By leveling up
By TM/HM
Evolution
Trivia
Sandslash's original name was "Sandstorm".
Origin
Sandslash share various physical traits with both hedgehogs and pangolins.
Name origin
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.
In other languages
- German: Sandamer
- French: Sablaireau
- Korean: 고지 Koji
- Chinese (Hong Kong and Taiwan): 穿山王 Chuan Shan Wáng
External links
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