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<Sandshrew

Nidoran F>

Sandslash

National Dex

#28

Kanto Dex

#28

GROUND

Category	Mouse
Abilities	Sand Veil Sand Rush (hidden)

HP:

Attack:

100

Defense:

110

Special Attack:

Special Defense:

Speed:

Total:

450

It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.

Properties
Moves
Locations

Properties

Type: Ground
Competitive Class: NeverUsed (NU)
Catch Rate: 90
Height: 3′03″ (1.0 m)
Weight: 65.0lbs (29.5 kg)
Base Exp.: 158
Happiness: 70
Growth Rate: medium
Color: yellow

Effort points:

2 Special Attack points

Time to Hatch: 5120
Gender: 50% ♂ | 50% ♀
Ability: Sand Veil
Hidden Ability: Sand Rush
Egg Groups: Ground

Damage Taken

Normal
1

Fighting
1

Flying
1

Poison
0.5

Ground
1

Rock
0.5

Bug
1

Ghost
1

Steel
1

Fire
1

Water
2

Grass
2

Electric
0

Psychic
1

Ice
2

Dragon
1

Dark
1

Fairy
1

<1 = Less damage taken (strength)
1 = Normal damage
>1 = More damage taken (weakness)

EVOLUTIONS

level
22

Other Forms

Alolan Sandslash

ICESTEEL

Ability: Snow Cloak / *Slush Rush
Competitive Class:
Height: 3′11″ (1.2 m)
Weight: 121.3lbs (55.0 kg)

HP:

Attack:

100

Defense:

120

Special Attack:

Special Defense:

Speed:

Total:

450

Pokémon X & Y Moveset

Move	Level	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Scratch	-	Normal	physical	40	100	35
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Defense Curl	-	Normal	status	--	--	40
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Sand Attack	3	Ground	status	--	100	15
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
Poison Sting	5	Poison	physical	15	100	35
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Rollout	7	Rock	physical	30	90	20
The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Rapid Spin	9	Normal	physical	20	100	40
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Swift	11	Normal	special	60	--	20
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Fury Cutter	14	Bug	physical	40	95	20
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Magnitude	17	Ground	physical	--	100	30
The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.
Fury Swipes	20	Normal	physical	18	80	15
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
Crush Claw	22	Normal	physical	75	95	10
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Sand Tomb	23	Ground	physical	35	85	15
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Slash	26	Normal	physical	70	100	20
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Pokemon OmegaRuby/Alpha Sapphire MoveSet

Move	Level	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Scratch	-	Normal	physical	40	100	35
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Defense Curl	-	Normal	status	--	--	40
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Sand Attack	3	Ground	status	--	100	15
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
Poison Sting	5	Poison	physical	15	100	35
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Rollout	7	Rock	physical	30	90	20
The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Rapid Spin	9	Normal	physical	20	100	40
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Fury Cutter	11	Bug	physical	40	95	20
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Magnitude	14	Ground	physical	--	100	30
The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.
Swift	17	Normal	special	60	--	20
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Fury Swipes	20	Normal	physical	18	80	15
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
Crush Claw	22	Normal	physical	75	95	10
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Sand Tomb	24	Ground	physical	35	85	15
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Slash	28	Normal	physical	70	100	20
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

TMs/HMs Moveset

Move	TM / HM	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Hone Claws	TM	Dark	status	--	--	15
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Toxic	TM	Poison	status	--	90	10
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden Power	TM	Normal	special	60	100	15
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day	TM	Fire	status	--	--	5
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Hyper Beam	TM	Normal	special	150	90	5
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Protect	TM	Normal	status	--	--	10
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Safeguard	TM	Normal	status	--	--	25
The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Frustration	TM	Normal	physical	--	100	20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Earthquake	TM	Ground	physical	100	100	10
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Return	TM	Normal	physical	--	100	20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Dig	TM	Ground	physical	80	100	10
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Brick Break	TM	Fighting	physical	75	100	15
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Double Team	TM	Normal	status	--	--	15
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Sandstorm	TM	Rock	status	--	--	10
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
Rock Tomb	TM	Rock	physical	60	95	15
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Aerial Ace	TM	Flying	physical	60	--	20
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Facade	TM	Normal	physical	70	100	20
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
Rest	TM	Psychic	status	--	--	10
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
Attract	TM	Normal	status	--	100	15
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Thief	TM	Dark	physical	60	100	25
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
Round	TM	Normal	special	60	100	15
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Focus Blast	TM	Fighting	special	120	70	5
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Fling	TM	Dark	physical	--	100	10
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
Shadow Claw	TM	Ghost	physical	70	100	15
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Giga Impact	TM	Normal	physical	150	90	5
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Stone Edge	TM	Rock	physical	100	80	5
The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.
Gyro Ball	TM	Steel	physical	--	100	5
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.
Swords Dance	TM	Normal	status	--	--	20
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
Bulldoze	TM	Ground	physical	60	100	20
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
Rock Slide	TM	Rock	physical	75	90	10
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
X-Scissor	TM	Bug	physical	80	100	15
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Poison Jab	TM	Poison	physical	80	100	20
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Swagger	TM	Normal	status	--	85	15
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Sleep Talk	TM	Normal	status	--	--	10
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Substitute	TM	Normal	status	--	--	10
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Secret Power	TM	Normal	physical	70	100	20
An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.
Confide	TM	Normal	status	--	--	20
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Cut	HM01	Normal	physical	50	95	30
The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.
Strength	HM04	Normal	physical	80	100	15
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
Rock Smash	HM06	Fighting	physical	40	100	15
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Egg Moves Moveset

Move	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Chip Away	Normal	physical	70	100	20
Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.
Counter	Fighting	physical	--	100	20
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Endure	Normal	status	--	--	10
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Flail	Normal	physical	--	100	15
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Metal Claw	Steel	physical	50	95	35
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Mud Shot	Ground	special	55	95	15
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Night Slash	Dark	physical	70	100	15
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Rock Climb	Normal	physical	90	85	20
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Rototiller	Ground	status	--	--	10
Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.

OR/AS Tutors Moveset

Move	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP
Super Fang	Normal	physical	--	90	10
The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.
Snore	Normal	special	50	100	15
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Iron Tail	Steel	physical	100	75	15
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Focus Punch	Fighting	physical	150	100	20
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Knock Off	Dark	physical	65	100	20
The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Covet	Normal	physical	60	100	25
The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Earth Power	Ground	special	90	100	10
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Stealth Rock	Rock	status	--	--	20
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Previous generation moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Method
Body Slam	Normal	physical	85	100	15	Tutor -
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-Edge	Normal	physical	120	100	15	Tutor -
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Seismic Toss	Fighting	physical	--	100	20	Tutor -
The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Mimic	Normal	status	--	--	10	Tutor -
The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Headbutt	Normal	physical	70	100	15	Tutor -
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Mud-Slap	Ground	special	20	100	10	Tutor -
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural Gift	Normal	physical	--	100	15	Gen 4 TM
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Captivate	Normal	status	--	100	20	Gen 4 TM
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	physical	100	50	5	Tutor -
The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Games	Rarity	Locations
Ruby Sapphire Emerald XD	Evolve	Evolves from Sandshrew
Diamond Pearl	Uncommon	Route 228. You need to have LeafGreen inserted into your DS when searching
Leaf Green	Uncommon	Route 23 and Victory Road
Fire Red Colosseum	Trade	Via trading from Leaf Green, XD, Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald
Pal Park		Mountain
Blue		Route 23, Unknown Dungeon
Gold Silver Crystal	Uncommon	Route 26
Heart Gold	Uncommon	Route 26, Route 27, Mt. MoonSafari Zone
Soul Silver	Rare	Safari Zone
Black White		Ancient Castle
Black White		Relic Castle
Black 2 White 2		Route 15, Relic Castle
Y X		Route 18, Terminus Cave
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire		Evolve Sandshrew

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Sandslash

Properties

Alolan Sandslash

Pokémon X & Y Moveset

Pokemon OmegaRuby/Alpha Sapphire MoveSet

TMs/HMs Moveset

Egg Moves Moveset

OR/AS Tutors Moveset

Previous generation moves

Locations

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