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National No. 28

Sandslash

Mouse Pokémon

Terrestrial
Generation I
1 m Size
29.5 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0028
Sandslash

Description

In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.

Abilities

Ability 1

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Hidden Ability

Sand Rush

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1 m / 3'28"
Weight 29.5 kg / 65.04 lbs
Color Yellow
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Habitat
rough terrain
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 158
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 90
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 27.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 33.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Sandslash
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Sandslash
French Sablaireau
German Sandamer
Spanish Sandslash
Italian Sandslash
Japanese サンドパン Sandpan
Korean 고지 Koji
Chinese 穿山王 Chyūnsāanwòhng · Chuānshānwáng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.

34 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Quick Claw
Quick Claw
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y
Soft Sand
Soft Sand
5% · FireRed, LeafGreen
Grip Claw
Grip Claw
5% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Nº027
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandshrew
Nº027 Alolan Form
Sandslash
Sandslash
Nº028 Sandshrew · Lv. 22
Alolan Sandslash
Alolan Sandslash
Nº028 Alolan Form

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Sandslash

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
75
-
135 - 182
260 - 354
Attack
100
-
94 - 167
184 - 328
Defense
110
+2 EV
103 - 178
202 - 350
Sp Attack.
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Defense Esp.
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Speed
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Total
450
+2 EV
-
-
Life
75
Lv 50: 135 - 182 Lv 100: 260 - 354
At.
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
Df. +2 EV
110
Lv 50: 103 - 178 Lv 100: 202 - 350
At. Esp.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Df. Esp.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Vel.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Total +2 EV
450

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Scratch No.10 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Slash No.163 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Swift No.129 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 21
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Fury Swipes No.154 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 18
Hit 80%
Defense Curl No.111 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 56
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Sand Tomb No.328 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 31
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%
Rapid Spin No.229 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 40
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Rollout No.205 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 9
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 30
Hit 90%
Crush Claw No.306 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 95%
Fury Cutter No.210 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 95%
Gyro Ball No.360 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Magnitude No.222 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 14
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Dig No.91 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 41
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 51
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Earthquake No.89 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 61
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 100%
Counter No.68 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Protect No.182 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Bulldoze No.523 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 18
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -