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sandslash

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Sandslash

Mouse Pokémon

ground

"Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape."

Height
1.0 m
Weight
29.5 kg
Gen
I
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Quick Answers

Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Mouse Pokémon. Its evolution line is Sandshrew → Sandslash.

What type is Sandslash?

Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon.

What is Sandslash weak to?

Sandslash is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice-type attacks.

What does Sandslash resist?

Sandslash resists Poison and Rock-type attacks.

What is Sandslash immune to?

Sandslash is immune to Electric-type attacks because it is a Ground-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)

What are Sandslash's base stats?

Sandslash has a base stat total of 450. Its highest base stat is Defense at 110. See the full base stat breakdown.

What abilities does Sandslash have?

Sandslash can have Sand Veil as its standard ability, plus Sand Rush as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.

What is Sandslash's hidden ability?

Sandslash's Hidden Ability is Sand Rush.

What does Sandslash evolve from?

Sandslash evolves from Sandshrew starting at level 22.

Does Sandslash evolve any further?

Sandslash is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.

Where can you find Sandslash?

Sandslash can be encountered in the wild in 21 games, including Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Gold, and Pokémon Crystal. See the per-game location list.

What moves can Sandslash learn?

Sandslash can learn 103 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Sandslash's complete movepool.

Base Stats

HP75
Attack100
Defense110
Sp. Atk45
Sp. Def55
Speed65
Total450

Abilities

Type Matchups

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2× Weak
watergrassice
½× Resists
poisonrock
Immune
electric

Damage multipliers vs. ground typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.

Forms · 2 variations

Default
Default
Alola
Alola

Evolution Line

Sandshrew
Sandshrew#0027
→
Lv 22
Sandslash
Sandslash#0028

Battle & Lore Hub

Studying Sandslash…

Moves · 103 total

Level-Up

11 moves

TM / HM

85 moves

Egg Moves

4 moves

Move Tutor

3 moves

Where to find· 37 games

Sandslash in Pokémon Red

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Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Blue?

3 spots

Sandslash can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, and Kanto Route 23 in Pokémon Blue.

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Yellow?

2 spots

Sandslash can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f and Cerulean Cave 2f in Pokémon Yellow.

  • •Cerulean Cave 1f
  • •Cerulean Cave 2f

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Gold?

3 spots

Sandslash can be found in Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, and Mt Moon 1f in Pokémon Gold.

  • •Kanto Route 26
  • •Kanto Route 27
  • •Mt Moon 1f

Sandslash in Pokémon Silver

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Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Crystal?

4 spots

Sandslash can be found in Kanto Route 26, Kanto Victory Road 1 1f, Kanto Victory Road 1 2f, and Kanto Victory Road 1 3f in Pokémon Crystal.

  • •Kanto Route 26
  • •Kanto Victory Road 1 1f
  • •Kanto Victory Road 1 2f
  • •Kanto Victory Road 1 3f

Sandslash in Pokémon Ruby

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Sandslash in Pokémon Sapphire

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Sandslash in Pokémon Emerald

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Sandslash in Pokémon FireRed

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Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon LeafGreen?

4 spots

Sandslash can be found in Kanto Route 23, Kanto Victory Road 2 1f, Kanto Victory Road 2 2f, and Kanto Victory Road 2 3f in Pokémon LeafGreen.

  • •Kanto Route 23
  • •Kanto Victory Road 2 1f
  • •Kanto Victory Road 2 2f
  • •Kanto Victory Road 2 3f

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Diamond?

1 spot

Sandslash can be found in Sinnoh Route 228 in Pokémon Diamond.

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Pearl?

1 spot

Sandslash can be found in Sinnoh Route 228 in Pokémon Pearl.

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Platinum?

1 spot

Sandslash can be found in Sinnoh Route 228 in Pokémon Platinum.

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon HeartGold?

5 spots

Sandslash can be found in Johto Safari Zone Desert, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, Mt Moon 1f, and Mt Moon 2f in Pokémon HeartGold.

  • •Johto Safari Zone Desert
  • •Kanto Route 26
  • •Kanto Route 27
  • •Mt Moon 1f
  • •Mt Moon 2f

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon SoulSilver?

1 spot

Sandslash can be found in Johto Safari Zone Desert in Pokémon SoulSilver.

  • •Johto Safari Zone Desert

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Black?

1 spot

Sandslash can be found in Relic Castle C in Pokémon Black.

  • •Relic Castle C

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon White?

1 spot

Sandslash can be found in Relic Castle C in Pokémon White.

  • •Relic Castle C

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Black 2?

2 spots

Sandslash can be found in Relic Castle C and Unova Route 15 in Pokémon Black 2.

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon White 2?

2 spots

Sandslash can be found in Relic Castle C and Unova Route 15 in Pokémon White 2.

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon X?

6 spots

Sandslash can be found in Kalos Route 18, Terminus Cave 1f, Terminus Cave B1f Left, Terminus Cave B1f Right, Terminus Cave B2f, and Terminus Cave Zygardes Chamber in Pokémon X.

  • •Kalos Route 18
  • •Terminus Cave 1f
  • •Terminus Cave B1f Left
  • •Terminus Cave B1f Right
  • •Terminus Cave B2f
  • •Terminus Cave Zygardes Chamber

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Y?

6 spots

Sandslash can be found in Kalos Route 18, Terminus Cave 1f, Terminus Cave B1f Left, Terminus Cave B1f Right, Terminus Cave B2f, and Terminus Cave Zygardes Chamber in Pokémon Y.

  • •Kalos Route 18
  • •Terminus Cave 1f
  • •Terminus Cave B1f Left
  • •Terminus Cave B1f Right
  • •Terminus Cave B2f
  • •Terminus Cave Zygardes Chamber

Sandslash in Pokémon Omega Ruby

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Sandslash in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

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Sandslash in Pokémon Sun

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Sandslash in Pokémon Moon

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Sandslash in Pokémon Ultra Sun

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Sandslash in Pokémon Ultra Moon

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Sandslash in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!

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Sandslash in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!

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Sandslash in Pokémon Sword

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Sandslash in Pokémon Shield

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Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon Green Japan?

3 spots

Sandslash can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, and Kanto Route 23 in Pokémon Green Japan.

  • •Cerulean Cave 1f
  • •Cerulean Cave B1f
  • •Kanto Route 23

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?

1 spot

Sandslash can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.

  • •Max Lair

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?

1 spot

Sandslash can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.

  • •Max Lair

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?

6 spots

Sandslash can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den C, Courageous Cavern Max Den A, Forest Of Focus, Potbottom Desert, Potbottom Desert Max Den C, and Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.

  • •Challenge Beach Max Den C
  • •Courageous Cavern Max Den A
  • •Forest Of Focus
  • •Potbottom Desert
  • •Potbottom Desert Max Den C
  • •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I

Where can you find Sandslash in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?

6 spots

Sandslash can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den C, Courageous Cavern Max Den A, Forest Of Focus, Potbottom Desert, Potbottom Desert Max Den C, and Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.

  • •Challenge Beach Max Den C
  • •Courageous Cavern Max Den A
  • •Forest Of Focus
  • •Potbottom Desert
  • •Potbottom Desert Max Den C
  • •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I