Sandslash
Kitakami #117 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Sandslash
Kitakami #117 in the Scarlet and Violet 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

It's Super Effective
Resists
Growth
| Pokédexes | Kitakami #117Blueberry #156 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 158 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Sandshrew Kitakami #116 | Use Ice Stone | ![]() Sandslash Kitakami #117 |
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, lowering the target's accuracy. |
| Start | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat. |
| Start | 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. |
| 9 | Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
| 12 | Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| 15 | Rapid Spin | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat. |
| 18 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| 21 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| 26 | Fury Swipes | ![]() | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| 31 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| 36 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| 41 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| 46 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. |
| 51 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| 56 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. |
| 61 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM004 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
| TM005 | Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM012 | Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM018 | 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. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM028 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| TM031 | Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat. |
| TM032 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM035 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. |
| TM043 | 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. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM051 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. |
| TM055 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM057 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM058 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM061 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM083 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM084 | Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM086 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM088 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
| TM090 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TM095 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM102 | Gunk Shot | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM105 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM106 | Drill Run | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | The user crashes into the target while rotating its body like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM116 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TM128 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM133 | 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 stat. |
| TM149 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM150 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM152 | 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. |
| TM158 | 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 stat. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| TM176 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| TM179 | Smack Down | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground. |
| TM180 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM181 | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| TM183 | 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. |
| TM186 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| TM192 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| TM205 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM221 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| TM224 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power. |
| Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
Traits
Sand Veil
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness 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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