#0028 · Original Johto #049 · crystal · gen 2
Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 90/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 1.0 m
- Weight:
- 29.5 kg
- Egg groups:
- Field
- Growth rate:
- Medium
- Body shape:
- Sciurine
Base stats
HP75
Atk100
Def110
Sp.Atk45
Sp.Def55
Speed65
Total: 450
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
WaterGrassIce
×½
PoisonRock
×0
Electric
Abilities
Abilities did not exist in this game
EV yield (current): +2 DEF
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
sand veil sand veil, sand rush
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 26 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 28 |
| Road 26 (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 28 |
| Victory Road 1 (1F) (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 35 |
| Victory Road 1 (1F) (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 35 |
| Victory Road 1 (2F) (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 35 |
| Victory Road 1 (2F) (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 35 |
| Victory Road 1 (3F) (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 35 |
| Victory Road 1 (3F) (crystal) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 35 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScratchScratches with sharp claws.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | Sand AttackReduces accuracy by throwing sand.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 1 | Defense CurlHeightens the user's DEFENSE.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 6 | Defense CurlHeightens the user's DEFENSE.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Sand AttackReduces accuracy by throwing sand.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 17 | Poison StingAn attack that may poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% | |
| 24 | SlashHas a high criti cal hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 33 | SwiftAn attack that never misses.▶ All opponents | Normal | 60 | — | |
| 42 | Fury SwipesQuickly scratches 2-5 times.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 18 | 80% | |
| 52 | SandstormInflicts damage every turn.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Dynamic PunchAn attack that always confuses.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 100 | 50% | |
| TM02 | HeadbuttAn attack that may make foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM03 | CurseWorks differently for ghost-types.▶ Specific move | — | — | ||
| TM04 | RolloutAttacks 5 turns with rising power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 30 | 90% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA poison move with increasing damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM08 | Rock SmashAn attack that may lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 20 | 100% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe power varies with the POKéMON.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayBoosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM13 | SnoreAn attack useable only while asleep.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectFoils attack that turn. It may fail.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM20 | EndureAlways leaves at least 1HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack based on lack of loyalty.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Iron TailAn attack that may reduce DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeTough but useless vs. flying foes.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that is based on loyalty.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | Dig1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Mud-SlapReduces the foe's accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 20 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamHeightens evasive ness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | SwaggerCauses confusion and raises ATTACK.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM35 | Sleep TalkRandomly attacks while asleep.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM37 | SandstormInflicts damage every turn.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM39 | SwiftAn attack that never misses.▶ All opponents | Normal | 60 | — | |
| TM40 | Defense CurlHeightens the user's DEFENSE.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM43 | DetectEvades attack that turn. It may fail.▶ User | Fighting | — | — | |
| TM44 | RestSleep for 2 turns to fully recover.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender infatuated.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefAn attack that may steal a held item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM49 | Fury CutterSuccessive hits raise power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 10 | 95% | |
| HM01 | CutCuts using claws, scythes, etc.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM04 | StrengthA powerful physi cal attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
