#0028 · Kanto #028 · firered leafgreen · gen 3
Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
- 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
Abilities
Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
EV yield (current): +2 DEF
Wild held items: Soft Sand (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Road 2 (1F) (leafgreen) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 44 |
| Victory Road 2 (2F) (leafgreen) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 46 |
| Victory Road 2 (3F) (leafgreen) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 44 |
| Road 23 (leafgreen) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 44 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScratchHard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | 40 | 100% | ||
| 1 | Sand AttackA lot of sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon |
