Alolan Sandslash • Generation VIII Pokédex
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Alolan Sandslash

Alolan Sandslash's Type
Sandslash's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 28
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- 169
- Crown #
- --
Alolan Sandslash's Base Stats
- HP:
- 75
- Attack:
- 100
- Defense:
- 120
- Sp. Atk:
- 25
- Sp. Def:
- 65
- Speed:
- 65
- Total:
- 450
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 3'11" (1.2m)
- Weight:
- 121.3 lbs. (55 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Field
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Defense
- Base EXP:
- 158
- Catch Rate:
- 90
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Alolan Sandslash's Abilities
Here are what abilities Alolan Sandslash can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Snow Cloak
- Raises Sandslash's base evasion by 25% while the weather is hail.
- Slush Rush
- Doubles Sandslash's Speed while the weather is hail.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Sandslash's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 4×
- 2×
- ½
- ¼
- immune
Sandslash's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Sandslash evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
- Alolan Sandshrew
- starting form
- Alolan Sandslash
- use Ice Stone
Sandslash's Alternate Forms
Base Form
Alolan Sandslash's Moves in Sword & Shield
Below is a list of all of the moves that Alolan Sandslash can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves Alolan Sandslash learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo. | Icicle Spear |
25 | 100% | 30 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Icicle Spear |
25 | 100% | 30 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Icicle Crash |
85 | 90% | 10 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Metal Burst |
varies | 100% | 10 | Counter | |||
| 1 | Rollout |
30 | 90% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Fury Cutter |
40 | 95% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Rapid Spin |
50 | 100% | 40 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Metal Claw |
50 | 95% | 35 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Swift |
60 | -- | 20 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| 1 | Fury Swipes |
18 | 80% | 15 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Iron Defense |
-- | -- | 15 | User | |||
| 1 | Slash |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Iron Head |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Gyro Ball |
varies | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Swords Dance |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
| 1 | Hail |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
| 1 | Blizzard |
110 | 70% | 5 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| 1 | Scratch |
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Defense Curl |
-- | -- | 40 | User | |||
| 1 | Mist |
-- | -- | 30 | User's Field | |||
| 1 | Powder Snow |
40 | 100% | 25 | Nearby Enemies |
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that Alolan Sandslash can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
| TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Ice Punch |
75 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM07 | Pin Missile |
25 | 95% | 20 | One Target | |||
| TM08 | Hyper Beam |
150 | 90% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TM09 | Giga Impact |
150 | 90% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TM15 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TM19 | Safeguard |
-- | -- | 25 | User's Field | |||
| TM21 | Rest |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TM22 | Rock Slide |
75 | 90% | 10 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| TM23 | Thief |
60 | 100% | 25 | One Target | |||
| TM24 | Snore |
50 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM25 | Protect |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TM27 | Icy Wind |
55 | 95% | 15 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| TM31 | Attract |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM34 | Sunny Day |
-- | -- | 5 | Entire Field | |||
| TM35 | Hail |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
| TM39 | Facade |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
| TM40 | Swift |
60 | -- | 20 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| TM43 | Brick Break |
75 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM48 | Rock Tomb |
60 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM51 | Icicle Spear |
25 | 100% | 30 | One Target | |||
| TM59 | Fling |
varies | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TM64 | Avalanche |
60 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |
70 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM76 | Round |
60 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM81 | Bulldoze |
60 | 100% | 20 | All But Self |
TR Moves
Here are all of the moves that Alolan Sandslash can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.
| TR | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR00 | Swords Dance |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
| TR01 | Body Slam |
85 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TR06 | Blizzard |
110 | 70% | 5 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| TR10 | Earthquake |
100 | 100% | 10 | All But Self | |||
| TR12 | Agility |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
| TR17 | Amnesia |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
| TR18 | Leech Life |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TR20 | Substitute |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TR23 | Spikes |
-- | -- | 20 | Enemy Field | |||
| TR26 | Endure |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TR31 | Iron Tail |
100 | 75% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TR46 | Iron Defense |
-- | -- | 15 | User | |||
| TR52 | Gyro Ball |
varies | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TR57 | Poison Jab |
80 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
| TR60 | X-Scissor |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TR64 | Focus Blast |
120 | 70% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TR74 | Iron Head |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TR76 | Stealth Rock |
-- | -- | 20 | Enemy Field | |||
| TR85 | Work Up |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
| TR87 | Drill Run |
80 | 95% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TR95 | Throat Chop |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target |
Egg Moves
Here are all of the moves that Alolan Sandslash can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Alolan Sandslash.
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGG | Counter |
varies | 100% | 20 | Counter | |||
| EGG | Crush Claw |
75 | 95% | 10 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Flail |
varies | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Curse |
-- | -- | 10 | Counter | |||
| EGG | Night Slash |
70 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Hone Claws |
-- | -- | 15 | User |
Move Tutor Moves
Here are all of the moves that Alolan Sandslash can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUTOR | Triple Axel |
20 | 90% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TUTOR | Steel Roller |
130 | 100% | 5 | One Target |
Alolan Sandslash's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Alolan Sandslash's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Sandslash's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Sandslash is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Sandslash is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 260 | 291 | 323 | 354 | 75 |
| Attack | 205 | 236 | 268 | 299 | 100 |
| Defense | 245 | 276 | 308 | 339 | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 86 | 118 | 149 | 25 |
| Sp. Def | 135 | 166 | 198 | 229 | 65 |
| Speed | 135 | 166 | 198 | 229 | 65 |
| Total | 450 | ||||
Where to Find Alolan Sandslash in Sword & Shield
If you're looking for where to find Alolan Sandslash, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Sandslash in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Alolan Sandslash
Catchable during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.
Getting Alolan Sandslash By Evolution
Evolves from Alolan Sandshrew by using an
Ice Stone on it.
Pokédex Entries for Sandslash
Generation 8 Pokédex Entries
Sword
It uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon.
Shield
Many people climb snowy mountains, hoping to see the icy spikes of these Pokémon glistening in the light of dawn.



