Sandslash
#28 in the Let's Go Kanto Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Sandslash
#28 in the Let's Go Kanto 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
Shiny
Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
Height
Weight
Growth
| Pokédexes | Let’s Go Kanto #28 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 158 |
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
Lore
Let's Go, Pikachu!
It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
Let's Go, Eevee!
It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Sandshrew #27 |  Use Ice Stone | Sandslash #28 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Sand Attack | |  Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| Start | Poison Sting |  | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Counter |  | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Start | Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| 4 | Poison Sting | | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 8 | Sand Attack | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| 12 | Swift | |  Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| 16 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. |
| 20 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| 28 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 36 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| 44 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 52 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM05 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM07 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM08 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM10 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM12 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM13 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM15 | Seismic Toss | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| TM19 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide |  | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM24 | X-Scissor |  | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM26 | Poison Jab | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM27 | Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM41 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM48 | Hyper Beam | | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM56 | Stealth Rock | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TM58 | Drill Run | | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily. |
