Sandslash

#0028 in the National 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

#0028

Ground

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

29.5 kg (65 lbs)

Abilities

Sand Veil Sand RushHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Water

2×

Grass

2×

Ice

2×

Resists

Electric

0×

Poison

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Sandshrew #0027	Use Ice Stone	Sandslash #0028

Family

Other forms of Sandslash in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.

Alolan Sandslash

Alolan

IceSteel

Atk

100

Def

120

SpA

SpD

Spe

Snow Cloak • Slush Rush (Hidden)

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	-	100	15	Reduces accuracy by throwing sand.
Start	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
13	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100	40	A high-speed spinning attack.
17	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
17	Magnitude	Ground	Physical	-	100	30	A ground attack with random power.
22	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95	10	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.
27	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
36	Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
45	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
47	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
52	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
52	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85	15	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Submission	Fighting	Physical	80	80	20	An attack that al so hurts the user.
Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	The user's level equals damage HP.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	30	5	A ground-type, one-hit KO attack.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90	20	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95	20	Successive hits raise power.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-	25	Prevents all status problems.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Round	Normal	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.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Confide	Normal	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.
Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95	10	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	25	95	20	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.
Leech Life	Bug	Physical	80	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-	20	Hurts foes when they switch out.
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that may cause flinching.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.