Sandslash

028 Sandslash
Ground
3' 3" - 65 lbs	Catch Rate: 20.1%

Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Biology

Sandslash is a bipedal, ground-dwelling pholidote Pokémon. Although Sandslash is usually bipedal, it can run on all fours. Most of its body is yellow with a white underbelly. It has a narrow muzzle, almond-shaped blue eyes, and a thick tail. Its back is mostly covered in sharp, brown quills from its tough, dry hide. It has two large claws on its paws and feet. These claws are its primary weapons and are used for slashing, but can also be used for burrowing. Its claws and spikes can both break off, but they grow back quickly and are shed regularly. Sandslash's broken parts can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields. The claws can become harder and smoother if they live in drier areas.

Sandslash can curl into a large ball, which allows it to roll to attack or escape, protect itself from heatstroke, and guard its belly. Sandslash is also adept at climbing trees and is prone to ambush its enemies from above. It also climbs trees to rest during the night and to slash Berries to feed the Sandshrew waiting below. Sandslash is mostly found in deserts. As mentioned in Sleep Style Dex, Sandslash has been observed sleeping with its body hidden in the dirt while its spines remain exposed on rare occasions. It is believed that Sandslash feels confident in its environment, safe and secure from numerous natural predators.

Evolution

It evolves from Sandshrew starting at level 22.

Locations Found

Sandslash can be found in a total of 8 different locations in the wild, including: Route 8, Route 10, Route 23, Route 26, Route 228, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls, and Safari Zone.

Base Stats

Stat	Value
HP	75
Attack	100
Defense	110
Sp. Atk	45
Sp. Def	55
Speed	65
Total	450

Type effectiveness

Weak to (x2)		Resistant to (x1/2)		Immune to (x0)
Normal	Grass	Fire	Water	Bug	Electric
	x2		x2
Steel	Ice	Psychic	Fighting	Flying	Poison
	x2				x1/2
Ground	Rock	Ghost	Dragon	Dark	Fairy
	x1/2

Learnset

Level	Move	Type	Category	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
1	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
1	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—	40
1	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35
1	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
9	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
12	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95%	20
15	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100%	40
18	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
21	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—	20
26	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
31	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
36	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
41	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
46	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
51	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—	20
56	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—	10
61	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10