Sandslash • Red/Blue/Yellow 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
- Special:
- 55
- Speed:
- 65
- Total:
- 405
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 3'3" (1m)
- Weight:
- 65 lbs. (29.5 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- 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 Moves
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.
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 | 290 | 324 | 354 | 75 |
| Attack | 205 | 235 | 269 | 299 | 100 |
| Defense | 225 | 255 | 289 | 319 | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | |||||
| Sp. Def | |||||
| Speed | 135 | 165 | 199 | 229 | 65 |
| Total | 405 | ||||
Where to Find Sandslash
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.
Pokédex Entries for Sandslash
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.