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==In side games==
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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.


=Base stats=
=Base stats=

Revision as of 20:58, 12 January 2007

000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Sandshrew
Pokémon
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Sandslash
サンドパン Sandpan
#028
028Sandslash.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Ground '
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Ability
Sand Veil
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#028
Johto
#049
Hoenn
#113
Sinnoh
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Regional Browser numbers
Height
3'3"
Imperial
1 m
Metric
Weight
65 lbs.
Imperial
29.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Yellow
Catch rate
90 (11.8%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F028.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Ground group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 163 Battle Exp.: 1631*

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
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
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
450
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Type effectiveness

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Learnset

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By leveling up

Game Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Previous Scratch
Sand-Attack
Slash
Scratch
Defense Curl
Sand Attack
Poison Sting
Scratch
Defense Curl
Sand-Attack
Poison Sting
Scratch
Defense Curl
Sand Attack
Poison Sting
Rapid Spin
Swift
Fury Swipes
Rollout
22       Crush Claw
24   Slash Slash  
27 Poison Sting      
28       Fury Cutter
33   Swift Swift Sand Tomb
36 Swift      
40       Slash
42   Fury Swipes Fury Swipes  
45       Gyro Ball
47 Fury Swipes      
52   Sandstorm Sand Tomb Sandstorm
62     Sandstorm  

By TM/HM

Number Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
TM01   Dynamicpunch Focus Punch Focus Punch
TM02   Headbutt    
TM03 Swords Dance Curse    
TM04   Rollout    
TM06 Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic
TM08 Body Slam Rock Smash    
TM09 Take Down      
TM10 Double-Edge Hidden Power Hidden Power Hidden Power
TM11   Sunny Day Sunny Day Sunny Day
TM13   Snore    
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam
TM17 Submission Protect Protect Protect
TM19 Seismic Toss      
TM20 Rage Endure    
TM21   Frustration Frustration Frustration
TM23   Iron Tail Iron Tail Iron Tail
TM26 Earthquake Earthquake Earthquake Earthquake
TM27 Fissure Return Return Return
TM28 Dig Dig Dig Dig
TM31 Mimic Mud Slap Brick Break Brick Break
TM32 Double Team Double Team Double Team Double Team
TM34 Bide Swagger    
TM35   Sleep Talk    
TM37   Sandstorm Sandstorm Sandstorm
TM39 Swift Swift Rock Tomb Rock Tomb
TM40 Skull Bash Defense Curl Aerial Ace Aerial Ace
TM42     Facade Facade
TM43   Detect Secret Power Secret Power
TM44 Rest Rest Rest Rest
TM45   Attract Attract Attract
TM46   Thief Thief Thief
TM48 Rock Slide      
TM49   Fury Cutter    
TM50 Substitute      
TM52       Focus Bomb
TM56       Hurl
TM58       Endure
TM65       Shadow Claw
TM68       Giga Attack
TM71       Stone Edge
TM74       Gyro Ball
TM75       Swords Dance
TM76       Stealth Rock
TM78       Entice
TM80       Rock Slide
TM81       Scissor Cross
TM82       Sleep Talk
TM83       Nature Blessing
TM84       Poison Stab
TM87       Swagger
TM90       Substitute
HM01 Cut Cut Cut Cut
HM04 Strength Strength Strength Strength
HM06     Rock Smash Rock Smash
HM08       Rock Climb

Evolution

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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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