Sandslash
#28 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Sandslash
#28 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
75
260
354
Attack
100
184
328
Defense
110
202
350
Sp. Atk
45
85
207
Sp. Def
55
103
229
Speed
65
121
251
Total
450
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Normal
Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 158 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Brilliant Diamond
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Shining Pearl
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Sandshrew #27 | Level 22 | Sandslash #28 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 228 Road 228 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 228 Road 228 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 228 Road 228 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 228 Road 228 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| Start | Sand Attack | |  Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| Start | Poison Sting |  | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | |
| Start | Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| Start | Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | |
| Start | Crush Claw | | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | |
| 9 | Rollout |  | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | |
| 12 | Fury Cutter |  | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | |
| 15 | Rapid Spin | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | |
| 18 | Bulldoze | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| 21 | Swift | |  Special | 60 | - | 20 | |
| 26 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | |
| 31 | Sand Tomb | | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | |
| 36 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| 41 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| 46 | Gyro Ball |  | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | |
| 51 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| 56 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| 61 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM10 | Work Up | | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| TM83 | Bulldoze | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | |
| - | Aerial Ace |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | |
| - | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Fling |  | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Focus Blast | | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Focus Punch | | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Giga Impact | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Gyro Ball | | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | |
| - | Hyper Beam | | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Iron Tail | | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | |
| - | Poison Jab | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | |
| - | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | |
| - | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | |
| - | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Shadow Claw |  | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Stealth Rock | | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| - | Stone Edge | | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | |
| - | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Swagger | | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| - | Thief | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| - | X-Scissor | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Traits
Sand Veil
Ability Slot 1
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sand Rush(Hidden Ability)
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
