#0028 · Mountain Kalos #098 · x y · gen 6
Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
- 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
Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sand Rush (hidden)
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
EV yield (current): +2 DEF
Wild held items: Quick Claw (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
sand veil sand veil, sand rush
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus Cave (B1F left) (x) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Road 18 (x) | Walking in red flowers | 20% | 44–45 |
| Terminus Cave (1F) (x) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber) (x) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Terminus Cave (B1F right) (x) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Terminus Cave (B2F) (x) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Road 18 (x) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 46 |
| Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber) (y) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Road 18 (y) | Walking in red flowers | 20% | 44–45 |
| Terminus Cave (1F) (y) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Terminus Cave (B1F left) (y) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Terminus Cave (B1F right) (y) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Terminus Cave (B2F) (y) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 45–46 |
| Road 18 (y) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 46 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScratchHard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | Sand AttackSand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 1 | Poison StingThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% | |
| 1 | Defense CurlThe user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 3 | Sand AttackSand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 5 | Poison StingThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% | |
| 7 | RolloutThe user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 30 | 90% | |
| 9 | Rapid SpinA spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 20 | 100% | |
| 11 | SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.▶ All opponents | Normal | 60 | — | |
| 14 | Fury CutterThe target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 40 | 95% | |
| 17 | MagnitudeThe user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 20 | Fury SwipesThe target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 18 | 80% | |
| 22 | Crush ClawThe user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 75 | 95% | |
| 23 | Sand TombThe user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 35 | 85% | |
| 26 | SlashThe target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 30 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| 34 | Gyro BallThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% | |
| 38 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| 46 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone ClawsThe user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.▶ User | Dark | — | — | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM20 | SafeguardThe user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.▶ User’s field | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 95% | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM52 | Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 70% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 70 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM74 | Gyro BallThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM78 | BulldozeThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM81 | X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 80 | 100% | |
| TM84 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM88 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| TM100 | ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| HM01 | CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
