Sandslash • Generation VIII Pokédex
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Sandslash

Sandslash's Type
Sandslash's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 28
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- 169
- Crown #
- --
Sandslash's Base Stats
- HP:
- 75
- Attack:
- 100
- Defense:
- 110
- Sp. Atk:
- 45
- Sp. Def:
- 55
- Speed:
- 65
- Total:
- 450
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 3'3" (1m)
- Weight:
- 65 lbs. (29.5 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
Sandslash's Abilities
Here are what abilities Sandslash can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Sand Veil
- Raises Sandslash's base evasion by 25% in a sandstorm. Prevents sandstorm damage to Sandslash.
- Sand Rush
- Doubles Sandslash's Speed while the weather is sandstorm. Prevents sandstorm damage to Sandslash.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Sandslash's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- immune
Sandslash's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Sandslash evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Sandslash's Alternate Forms
Sandslash's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Below is a list of all of the moves that 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crush Claw |
75 | 95% | 10 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Scratch |
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Defense Curl |
-- | -- | 40 | User | |||
| 1 | Poison Sting |
15 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Sand Attack |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| 9 | Rollout |
30 | 90% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 12 | Fury Cutter |
40 | 95% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 15 | Rapid Spin |
50 | 100% | 40 | One Target | |||
| 18 | Bulldoze |
60 | 100% | 20 | All But Self | |||
| 21 | Swift |
60 | -- | 20 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| 26 | Fury Swipes |
18 | 80% | 15 | One Target | |||
| 31 | Sand Tomb |
35 | 85% | 15 | One Target | |||
| 36 | Slash |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 41 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| 46 | Gyro Ball |
varies | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
| 51 | Swords Dance |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
| 56 | Sandstorm |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
| 61 | Earthquake |
100 | 100% | 10 | All But Self |
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| TM31 | Attract |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM32 | Sandstorm |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
| TM34 | Sunny Day |
-- | -- | 5 | 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 | |||
| TM49 | Sand Tomb |
35 | 85% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM53 | Mud Shot |
55 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM59 | Fling |
varies | 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 | |||
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum |
75 | 100% | 10 | One Target |
TR Moves
Here are all of the moves that 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| TR67 | Earth Power |
90 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TR75 | Stone Edge |
100 | 80% | 5 | 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 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 Sandslash.
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGG | Counter |
varies | 100% | 20 | Counter | |||
| EGG | Flail |
varies | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Mud-Slap |
20 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Night Slash |
70 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Metal Claw |
50 | 95% | 35 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Hone Claws |
-- | -- | 15 | User |
Move Tutor Moves
Here are all of the moves that 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 | Scorching Sands |
70 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TUTOR | Steel Roller |
130 | 100% | 5 | One Target |
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crush Claw |
75 | 95% | 10 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Scratch |
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Defense Curl |
-- | -- | 40 | User | |||
| 1 | Poison Sting |
15 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Sand Attack |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| 1 | Agility |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
| 9 | Rollout |
30 | 90% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 12 | Fury Cutter |
40 | 95% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 15 | Rapid Spin |
50 | 100% | 40 | One Target | |||
| 18 | Bulldoze |
60 | 100% | 20 | All But Self | |||
| 21 | Swift |
60 | -- | 20 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| 26 | Fury Swipes |
18 | 80% | 15 | One Target | |||
| 31 | Sand Tomb |
35 | 85% | 15 | One Target | |||
| 36 | Slash |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
| 41 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| 46 | Gyro Ball |
varies | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
| 51 | Swords Dance |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
| 56 | Sandstorm |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
| 61 | Earthquake |
100 | 100% | 10 | All But Self |
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that Sandslash can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.
| TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch |
150 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
| TM10 | Work Up |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
| TM11 | Sunny Day |
-- | -- | 5 | Entire Field | |||
| TM15 | Hyper Beam |
150 | 90% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TM17 | Protect |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TM20 | Safeguard |
-- | -- | 25 | User's Field | |||
| TM23 | Iron Tail |
100 | 75% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM26 | Earthquake |
100 | 100% | 10 | All But Self | |||
| TM28 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TM31 | Brick Break |
75 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM32 | Double Team |
-- | -- | 15 | User | |||
| TM37 | Sandstorm |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |
60 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |
60 | -- | 20 | One Target | |||
| TM42 | Facade |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
| TM44 | Rest |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TM45 | Attract |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM46 | Thief |
60 | 100% | 25 | One Target | |||
| TM52 | Focus Blast |
120 | 70% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TM56 | Fling |
varies | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| TM58 | Endure |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |
70 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM68 | Giga Impact |
150 | 90% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TM71 | Stone Edge |
100 | 80% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TM74 | Gyro Ball |
varies | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
| TM75 | Swords Dance |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
| TM76 | Stealth Rock |
-- | -- | 20 | Enemy Field | |||
| TM80 | Rock Slide |
75 | 90% | 10 | Nearby Enemies | |||
| TM81 | X-Scissor |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TM83 | Bulldoze |
60 | 100% | 20 | All But Self | |||
| TM84 | Poison Jab |
80 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
| TM87 | Swagger |
-- | 85% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM90 | Substitute |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
| TM93 | Cut |
50 | 95% | 30 | One Target | |||
| TM96 | Strength |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM98 | Rock Smash |
40 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| TM100 | Rock Climb |
90 | 85% | 20 | One Target |
Egg Moves
Here are all of the moves that 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 Sandslash.
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGG | Counter |
varies | 100% | 20 | Counter | |||
| EGG | Flail |
varies | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Mud-Slap |
20 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Night Slash |
70 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Metal Claw |
50 | 95% | 35 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Hone Claws |
-- | -- | 15 | User | |||
| EGG | Rapid Spin |
50 | 100% | 40 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Crush Claw |
75 | 95% | 10 | One Target | |||
| EGG | Mud Shot |
55 | 95% | 15 | One Target |
Sandslash's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing 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 | 225 | 256 | 288 | 319 | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 126 | 158 | 189 | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 115 | 146 | 178 | 209 | 55 |
| Speed | 135 | 166 | 198 | 229 | 65 |
| Total | 450 | ||||
Where to Find Sandslash in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
If you're looking for where to find 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 Sandslash
Catchable during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.
Also available in some raids and as a wandering overworld encounter.
Getting Sandslash By Evolution
Evolves from Sandshrew at level 22.
Location information on where to find Sandslash in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!
Pokédex Entries for Sandslash
Generation 8 Pokédex Entries
Sword
The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon's spikes will feel when touched.
Shield
It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.
Generation 7 Pokédex Entries
Sun
Although they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss.
Moon
It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.
Ultra Sun
Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.
Ultra Moon
Thanks to its thick claws, it's good at climbing trees. There are plenty of Sandslash that park themselves in trees and go right to sleep.
Generation 6 Pokédex Entries
X
If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
Y
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Generation 5 Pokédex Entries
Black
White
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Black 2
White 2
The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
HeartGold
In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
SoulSilver
If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
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.
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.
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.
FireRed
It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
LeafGreen
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Gold
In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
Silver
If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
Crystal
Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Yellow
It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.



