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Sandslash Alola

Sandslash Alola

#252 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Sandslash Alola

#252 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

75

260

354

Attack

100

184

328

Defense

120

220

372

Sp. Atk

25

49

163

Sp. Def

65

121

251

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.

Sandslash

Cleffa

Sandslash Alola normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Sandslash Alola sprite

Shiny

Sandslash Alola

Mouse Pokémon

#252
IceSteel

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

55 kg (121.3 lbs)

Abilities

Snow CloakSlush Rush(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

Fighting

Ground

Resists

Poison

Ice

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Psychic

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Dragon

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #252Original Ula’ula #124
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 Sun box art

Sun

Although they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss.

Pokémon Moon box art

Moon

It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Sandshrew

Sandshrew

#251

Ice StoneUse Ice Stone
Sandslash

Sandslash

#252

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Grip ClawGrip Claw
Moon
5%
Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartIcicle SpearIcePhysical2510030

The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.

StartDefense CurlNormalStatus--40

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

StartSlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

StartMetal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

StartIce BallIcePhysical309020

The user attacks the target for five turns. The move’s power increases each time it hits.

StartIcicle SpearIcePhysical2510030

The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.

StartMetal BurstSteelPhysical-10010

The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.

StartIcicle CrashIcePhysical859010

The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM01Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM70Aurora VeilIceStatus--20

This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

TM79Frost BreathIceSpecial609010

The user blows its cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Snow Cloak

Ability Slot 1

Boosts evasion in a hailstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Slush Rush(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a hailstorm.

During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.

#252

Sandslash

#210

Cleffa

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