Sandslash (Pokémon)

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Sandslash サンドパン Sandpan #028
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Ground ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mouse Pokémon
Ability Sand Veil Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #028 Johto #049 Hoenn #113 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 65.0 lbs. Imperial 29.5 kg Metric 65.0 lbs./29.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 163 Battle Exp.: 1631*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Sandslash (Japanese: サンドパン Sandpan) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon. It was first available in Pokémon Green and Pokémon Blue, and is also available in Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald.

Sandslash comes with the ability Sand Veil, which raises evasiveness during a Sandstorm.

Biology

Physiology

Sandslash is a ground-dwelling rodent notable for its offensive and defensive capabilities. Its body is mostly covered in sharp quills formed from its tough, dry hide. It can curl into a large ball to protect its underbelly, and in this position it can roll to attack or escape. Its primary weapon is the large claws on its paws, which can be used to slash at enemies but which also useful for burrowing quickly and can sometimes be poisoned. Its claws and spikes can both break off and are shed regularly, but grow back quickly.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Sandslash's special abilities are extremely limited compared to other Pokémon. It has a greater control over the ground and sand than the average Pokémon, mostly derived from adaptation to its habitat.

Like all evolved Pokémon, Sandslash can generate a Hyper Beam.

Behavior

In the wild, Sandslash are more offensive than their pre-evolution, Sandshrew, but are still mostly defensive by nature. They spend much of their time hidden underground in their burrows and will kick up sand or curl into a ball to escape predators.

When needed, they can perform a variety of techniques to attack enemies, including slashing at them, rolling at them while curled up, and even climbing trees and attacking from above. With the assistance of a trainer, they can become very strong and aggressive fighters.

Habitat

File:Roughterrain.gif

Rough-terrain Pokémon

They are adapted to dry, arid areas. Thus, they can mostly be found in deserts and grasslands, and sometimes in river valleys or the upper levels of caves as well. Wherever they are, they live underground in burrows.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Sandslash do not require a lot of water, due to a very efficient system of staying hydrated with minimal moisture. They hunt for prey in the wild.

In the anime

File:Sandslash anime.JPG

An unnamed boy and his Sandslash

Sandslash first appeared in To Master the Onixpected. It was stuck underneath the rocky skin of a giant Onix and causing so much pain, that the Rock Snake Pokémon was on a rampage. Bruno helped to get the Sandslash out.

A Sandslash was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. When Team Rocket saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for its pre-evolution, Sandshrew.

In Good 'Quil Hunting, a Pokémon trainer named Koji informed Ash about a place that was good for catching Cyndaquil. After Ash captured a Cyndaquil, the trainer challenged Ash to a 1-on-1 Pokémon battle to determine who'd keep the Cyndaquil. That trainer used a Sandslash against Ash's Cyndaquil.

In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador, several Sandslash helped dig a new lake for the Template:Type2 Pokémon at Professor Oak's Lab.

Sandslash also made a cameo in Numero Uno Articuno as a Pokémon belonging to Noland.

In Gymbaliar! a Sandslash was under the ownership of a boy trainer battling Jessie for "a Badge". It lost to Jessie's Dustox.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 special, Sandslash was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with Scyther and Zangoose

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Sandslash's most dominant appearance was in Volume 12, VS Sandslash. While trying to find out their location, Gold and Silver are attacked by a swarm of spiky balls, which are revealed to be Sandslash migrating in response to the wrath of Lugia.

In the TCG

Main article: Sandslash (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: Sandslash is one of the members of Team Razorwinds.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Template:M2 into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. Blue Yellow It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. Stadium Curls into a ball of sharp spikes and rolls into enemies. It is also adept at slashing with its sharp claws.
Generation II Gold In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding Template:M2. Silver If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day. Crystal Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above. Stadium 2 In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding Template:M2.
Generation III Ruby Sandslash's body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones. Sapphire Sandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws. Emerald It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply. FireRed It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about. LeafGreen Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Generation IV Diamond It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. Pearl It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Few Route 23, Unknown Dungeon (Blue only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Few Unknown Dungeon
Generation II Gold Silver Few Routes 26 and 27, Mt. Moon (Gold only) Crystal Uncommon Route 26 and Victory Road
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Sandshrew Emerald None Evolve Sandshrew FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon Route 23 and Victory Road (LeafGreen only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Sandshrew
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 228 (dongle method: LeafGreen) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Sandshrew
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 3 Endless Level 20 Forever Level 52 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Sandshrew
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Quicksand Cave (B1-B10) Quicksand Pit (B1-B10) Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Hippowdon Temple

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 450	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Scratch Sand-Attack Slash 27 Poison Sting 36 Swift 47 Fury Swipes

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Scratch Defense Curl Sand-Attack Poison Sting 24 Slash 33 Swift 42 Fury Swipes 52 Sandstorm

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Scratch Defense Curl Sand-Attack Poison Sting 24 Slash 33 Swift 42 Fury Swipes 52 Sand Tomb 62 Sandstorm

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Scratch Defense Curl Sand-Attack Poison Sting Rapid Spin Swift Fury Swipes Rollout 22 Crush Claw 28 Fury Cutter 33 Sand Tomb 40 Slash 45 Gyro Ball 62 Sandstorm

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM03 Swords Dance TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Submission TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM01 Cut HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM04 Rollout TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Swift TM40 Defense Curl TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM49 Fury Cutter HM01 Cut HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM52 Focus Blast TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM65 Shadow Claw TM68 Giga Impact TM71 Stone Edge TM74 Gyro Ball TM75 Swords Dance TM76 Stealth Rock TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM81 X-Scissor TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM84 Poison Jab TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Counter			Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
Crush Claw			Sandshrew, Sandslash Zangoose
Flail			Slakoth Slaking
Night Slash			Dugtrio Meowth, Persian Farfetch'd Seviper Absol Stunky, Skuntank Weavile
Rapid Spin			Sandshrew, Sandslash Donphan
Rock Slide			Camerupt
Safeguard			Vulpix Seel, Dewgong
Swords Dance			Raticate Farfetch'd Zangoose Absol

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Body Slam			FR	LG	E
Counter			FR	LG	E
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Rock Slide			FR	LG	E
Seismic Toss			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Swords Dance			FR	LG	E
Defense Curl					E
DynamicPunch					E
Endure					E
Fury Cutter					E
Mud-Slap					E
Rollout					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Sandslash images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Sandslash's original name was "Sandstorm".

Origin

Sandslash share various physical traits with both hedgehogs and pangolins.

Name origin

Sandslash's name is a combination of sand and slash, referring to its long claws. Its Japanese name may be a combination of sand and pangolin.

In other languages

• German: Sandamer
• French: Sablaireau - Sable means sand, and blaireau means badger.
• Korean: 고지 Koji
• Chinese (Hong Kong and Taiwan): 穿山王 Chuan Shan Wáng - A portmanteau of 穿山甲 Chuan Shan Jia, meaning pangolin, and 王, meaning king. Literally king of going through mountains

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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