Sandslash

#49 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Sandslash

#49 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

260

354

Attack

100

184

328

Defense

110

202

350

Sp. Atk

207

Sp. Def

103

229

Speed

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.

Sandshrew

Nidoran♀

Normal

Shiny

Sandslash

Mouse Pokémon

#49

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

29.5 kg (65 lbs)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Sandslash takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #49
EV yield	2 Def
Catch rate	90
Base Exp.	158

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Gold

In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.

Pokémon Silver

If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Sandshrew #48	Level 22	Sandslash #49

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Gold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 26 Road 26	Walking in tall grass or a cave	28	30%	During the day
Route 26 Road 26	Walking in tall grass or a cave	28	30%	In the morning
Route 26 Road 26	Walking in tall grass or a cave	28	30%	At night
Route 27 Road 27	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	4%	During the day
Route 27 Road 27	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	4%	In the morning
Route 27 Road 27	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	4%	At night
Route 27 Road 27	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	1%	During the day
Route 27 Road 27	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	1%	In the morning
Route 27 Road 27	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	1%	At night
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	5%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Reduces accuracy by throwing sand.
Start	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
6	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
11	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Reduces accuracy by throwing sand.
17	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
24	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
33	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
42	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
52	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold and Silver.

		Class				Description
TM01	Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM04	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM08	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
TM31	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
TM39	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
TM40	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
TM43	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
TM46	Thief	Special	40	100	10	An attack that may steal a held item.
TM49	Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	Successive hits raise power.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.