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Sandslash (Japanese: サンドパン Sandpan) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Sandshrew starting at level 22.

In Alola, Sandslash has a regional variant that is Ice/Steel. It evolves from Alolan Sandshrew when exposed to an Ice Stone.

Biology

Sandslash is a bipedal, ground dwelling pholidote Pokémon. Although Sandslash is usually bipedal, it can run on all fours. Most of its underside is light yellow with a white underbelly. It has a narrow muzzle, almond-shaped blue eyes, and a thick tail. Its back is mostly covered in sharp, brown quills formed from its tough, dry hide. It has two large claws on its paws and feet. These claws are its primary weapons, and are used for slashing. They can also be used for burrowing. Its claws and spikes can both break off and are shed regularly, but grow back quickly. It can curl into a large ball to protect its white underbelly. In this position, it can roll to attack or escape and protect itself from heatstroke. Sandslash is also adept at climbing trees, and is prone to ambush its enemies from above. Sandslash can mostly be found in deserts.

In the Alola region, Sandslash has an icy blue hide and quills covered in ice. These quills stand taller than a regular Sandslash's quills, and resemble icicles. This Pokémon uses its hide for camouflage in the snow, while leaving only its spines exposed. Its forepaws are larger than its counterpart, and its claws are longer, thinner, and hooked at the tips. Despite the weight of its ice-covered body, Alolan Sandslash is able to move swiftly by carving a path in the snow with its claws. This Pokémon tends to live in the deeper parts of snowy mountains, where climbing is forbidden. However, the sprays of snow it kicks up are popular shots for photographers.[1]

In the anime

Sandslash in the Sandslash in the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

A Sandslash owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. When Team Rocket saw it being cloned, it was mistaken for its pre-evolution, Sandshrew. The Sandslash clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

In Good 'Quil Hunting, a Pokémon Trainer named Koji informed Ash about a place that was good for catching Cyndaquil. After Ash captured a Cyndaquil, the Trainer challenged Ash to a 1-on-1 Pokémon battle to determine who would keep the Cyndaquil. Koji used a Sandslash against Ash's Cyndaquil and lost.

In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, several Sandslash helped dig a new lake for the Grass-type Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, Sandslash was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with Scyther and Zangoose. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of Wigglytuff's Guild. Team Razor Wind overheard that Team Poképals were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a Gabite Scale for an ailing Shinx, and decided to attempt beating Team Poképals. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite beat them up. It reappeared alongside its team in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

Minor appearances

Sandslash first appeared in The Flame Pokémon-athon!.

A Sandslash appeared in A Chansey Operation as one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

A Sandslash appeared in To Master the Onixpected. It was stuck between the rocky body segments of a giant Onix and causing so much pain that the Rock Snake Pokémon rampaged until Bruno freed it.

A Sandslash appeared in Round One - Begin! under the ownership of a Trainer competing in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

Sandslash also appeared in The Power of One.

A Sandslash appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble.

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in Hello, Pummelo! in a photograph inside the Palace of Victory.

A Sandslash was part of the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

Pietra used her Sandslash for her digging project in Right on, Rhydon!.

A Sandslash also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

A Sandslash was seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.

A Sandslash appeared in Nurse Joy's poem in Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?.

A Sandslash made a brief cameo along with a Sandshrew in Destiny Deoxys and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Sandslash also made a cameo in Numero Uno Articuno as a Pokémon belonging to Noland.

A Sandslash appeared in the opening Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Gymbaliar!, a Trainer used a Sandslash to battle a wild Croagunk under Jessie's command.

Multiple Sandslash made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A group of Sandslash also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!.

A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, during a flashback.

A Sandslash appeared as a silhouette in SM003.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP071 Sandslash Ash's Pokédex Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. The evolved form of Sandshrew. It attacks opponents with the quills on its back. This concludes the entries from the original series.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP008 Sandslash Dawn's Pokédex Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. When it runs at full speed, it sends up a thick cloud of sand in order to hide itself. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In Pokémon Origins

A Sandslash appeared in a flashback in File 2:Cubone.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Sandslash first appeared in Sea Sea Seadra where a wild Sandslash and Weezing appeared behind Bill still showing the ecology in Viridian Forest hasn't changed back to normal in two years.

In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle a Sandslash appeared where it was one of the Pokémon in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explains that trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

Sandslash's most predominant appearance was in Sandslash Surprise. While trying to find out their location, Gold and Silver are attacked by a swarm of spiky balls, which are revealed to be Sandslash fleeing from the wrath of Lugia.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Giovanni used Sandslash in his hair salon.

In the TCG

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Sandslash is one of the members of Team Razor Wind.

Pokédex entries

Sandslash

Generation I Red Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. Blue Yellow It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. Stadium Curls into a ball of sharp spikes and rolls into enemies. It is also adept at slashing with its sharp claws. Generation II Gold In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. Silver If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. Crystal Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above. Stadium 2 In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. Generation III 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. 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. Emerald It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply. FireRed It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about. LeafGreen Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. Generation IV Diamond It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. Pearl Platinum HeartGold In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. SoulSilver If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day. Generation V Black It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. White Black 2 The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes. White 2 Generation VI X If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day. Y Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. 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. Generation VII 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. 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.

Alolan Sandslash

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. Generation VII Sun Fleeing a volcanic eruption, it settled on a snowy mountain. As it races through the snowfields, it sends up a spray of snow. Moon This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Sandslash

Stat Range At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100 HP : 75 135 - 182 260 - 354 Attack : 100 94 - 167 184 - 328 Defense : 110 103 - 178 202 - 350 Sp.Atk : 45 45 - 106 85 - 207 Sp.Def : 55 54 - 117 103 - 229 Speed : 65 63 - 128 121 - 251 Total: 450 Other Pokémon with this total Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and a hindering nature , if applicable.

Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.

This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Alolan Sandslash

Stat Range At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100 HP : 75 135 - 182 260 - 354 Attack : 100 94 - 167 184 - 328 Defense : 120 112 - 189 220 - 372 Sp.Atk : 25 27 - 84 49 - 163 Sp.Def : 65 63 - 128 121 - 251 Speed : 65 63 - 128 121 - 251 Total: 450 Other Pokémon with this total Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and a hindering nature , if applicable.

Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Sandslash

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VII, this Pokémon is: Damaged

normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Ground 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Psychic 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× Weak to: Water 2× Grass 2× Ice 2× Immune to: Electric 0× Resistant to: Poison ½× Rock ½× Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target , the effectiveness of Electric-type

Alolan Sandslash

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VII, this Pokémon is: Damaged

normally by: Rock 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Water 1× Electric 1× Dark 1× Weak to: Fighting 4× Ground 2× Fire 4× Immune to: Poison 0× Resistant to: Normal ½× Flying ½× Bug ½× Grass ½× Psychic ½× Ice ¼× Dragon ½× Fairy ½× Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target , the effectiveness of Poison-type

Learnset

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Alolan Sandslash

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Alolan Sandslash

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Alolan Sandslash

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sandslash can be tutored the move in that game

A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sandslash cannot be tutored the move in that game

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandslash

indicates a move that gets when used by Sandslash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Sandslash

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or of Sandslash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Sandslash

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI Stage Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandslash

indicates a move that gets when used by Sandslash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandslash

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandslash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Alolan Sandslash

Side game data

Evolution

Sandslash

Alolan Sandslash

Sprites

Trivia

No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Alolan Sandslash and its Alolan pre-evolution.

In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Sandslash's original name was "Sandstorm".

Sandslash and its pre-evolution share their category with Rattata, Raticate, Pikachu, and Raichu. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.

Origin

Sandslash shares various physical traits with the pangolin. It also draws from hedgehogs, porcupines, and echidnas due to its coloration and having spikes instead of scales. Both Sandshrew and Sandslash are mentioned to have poisonous claws, similar to how some species of the shrew are poisonous.

Name origin

Sandslash is a combination of sand and slash, referring to its long claws.

Sandpan may be a combination of sand and pangolin.

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