Sandslash
#118 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Omega Ruby
Sandslash’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.
Alpha Sapphire
Sandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.
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| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Sandshrew #117 | Use Ice Stone | ![]() Sandslash #118 |
| 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 | Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| 3 | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| 5 | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 7 | Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
| 9 | Rapid Spin | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| 11 | Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| 14 | Magnitude | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 30 | The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies. |
| 17 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | ![]() | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. |
| 22 | Crush Claw | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 24 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| 28 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 33 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| 38 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| 43 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| 48 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| 53 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. |
| TM80 | 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. |
| TM81 | 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. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| 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. |
| Super Fang | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 10 | The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half. |
Sand Veil
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sand Rush
Hidden Ability
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.































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