Sandslash (Pokémon)

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Sandslash サンドパン Sandpan #028
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mouse Pokémon
Abilities Sand Veil Blue-Striped ----- Sand Rush Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #028 Johto #049 Hoenn #113 Sinnoh — Unova #114 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-195 Oblivia R-181 N-011
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 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 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 Ground-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Sandshrew starting at level 22.

Biology

Physiology

Sandslash is a tailed bipedal, ground-dwelling pholidote notable for its offensive and defensive capabilities. Its body is mostly covered in sharp quills formed from its tough, dry hide. It has two large claws on its paws and feet. 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. The claws are 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 are able to roll themselves into sharp balls of spikes, which can be used to both attack and defend themselves. In this ball form Sandslash can protect themselves from heatstroke, and can even kick up a dust storm. Sandslash is also adept at climbing trees, and is prone to ambush its enemies from above.

Like most fully evolved Pokémon, Sandslash can generate a Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

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. It will also curl into a ball to prevent heatstroke during the high temperatures of the daytime in its habitat. Although it is known to regrow its claws and spines if broken or snapped off, it does seem to have habitual molting. Once a year the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old spikes.

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. Although Sandslash are usually bipedal, they are able to run on all fours.

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. They are most common in Kanto, Johto and Hoenn, but can be found in Sinnoh on certain circumstances.

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

Sandslash in the anime

Major appearances

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. Koji used a Sandslash against Ash's Cyndaquil and lost.

In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, several Sandslash helped dig a new lake for the Grass-type Pokémon at Professor Oak's Lab.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, Sandslash was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with Scyther and Zangoose. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of the Wigglytuff Guild. Team Razor Wind overheard that Team Poképals were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a Gabite Scale for an ailing Shinx, and decided to attempt beating Team Poképals. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite beat them up. It reappeared alongside its team in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

Minor appearances

Sandslash first appeared in The Flame Pokémon-athon!.

A Sandslash appeared in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

A Sandslash 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 under the ownership of a Trainer, appeared in Round One - Begin!, during the Indigo League.

A Sandslash owned by Corey 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. The Sandslash clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

Sandslash also appeared in The Power of One.

A Sandslash appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble.

A Sandslash belonging to an unnamed Trainer, appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in Hello, Pummelo!.

A Sandslash was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

Pietra has a Sandslash which she used it for her digging project in Right on, Rhydon!.

A Sandslash also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

A Sandslash was seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.

A Sandslash appeared in Nurse Joy's poem in Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?.

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

A Sandslash appeared in the opening Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Gymbaliar! a Sandslash was under the ownership of a boy Trainer battling Jessie for "a Badge". It lost to Jessie's (then) Croagunk.

A Sandslash made a brief cameo along with a Sandshrew in Destiny Deoxys and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Multiple Sandslash made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A group of Sandslash also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP071 Sandslash Ash's Pokédex Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. The evolved form of Sandshrew. It attacks opponents with the quills on its back.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP008 Sandslash Dawn's Pokédex Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. When it runs at full speed, it sends up a thick cloud of sand in order to hide itself.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Sandslash's most dominant appearance was in When Sandslash Gets Rowdy. 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 Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Giovanni sent out Sandslash to catch the Slowpoke of the Slowpoke Well.

In the TCG

Main article: Sandslash (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Sandslash is one of the members of Team Razor Wind.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Curls up 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 dust storm. 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 dust storm.
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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. SoulSilver If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day.
Generation V Black It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 トゲは　ひふが　かたくなったもの。 からだを　まるめて　トゲトゲを さすように　あいてを　こうげきする。 White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Route 23, Cerulean Cave (Blue only) Blue (Japan) Unknown Route 23, Cerulean Cave Yellow Uncommon Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver FewG NoneS Routes 26 and 27, Mt. MoonG Evolve SandshrewS 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 Dongle Route 228 (LeafGreen) Platinum Dongle Route 228 (LeafGreen) HeartGold SoulSilver Few Safari Zone, Routes 26HG and 27HG, Mt. MoonHG Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Uncommon Relic Castle Black 2 White 2 Unknown Route 15 and Relic Castle Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Sandshrew
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Sandshrew
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 3 Endless Level 20 Forever Level 52 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Sandshrew
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Quicksand Cave (B1-B10) Quicksand Pit (B1-B10) Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Hippowdon Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Daybreak Ruins Forest Temple Light Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave Normal Mode B & S
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Desert: Rugged Flats

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
FireRed	LeafGreen	Soft Sand (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Quick Claw (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Quick Claw (5%)
Black	White	Quick Claw (5%)

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 35 000Start 000Start Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 40 000Start 000Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 N/AN/A 000Start Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100}}100% 35 0077 0033 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 0099 0055 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100}}100% 35 02121 0077 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 01313 0099 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 40 01515 01111 Swift Normal Special 06060 —}}—% 20 02828 01414 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 02020 095}}95% 20 N/AN/A 01717 Magnitude Ground Physical 0000— 100}}100% 30 01919 02020 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 080}}80% 15 02222 02222 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 095}}95% 10 03333 02323 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 04040 02626 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 N/AN/A 03030 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 04545 03434 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 N/AN/A 03838 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 05252 04242 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 N/AN/A 04646 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 0033 N/AN/A Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 40

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandslash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sandslash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandslash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sandslash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15
	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	20	100%	40
	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sandslash in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sandslash in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandslash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sandslash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sandslash can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sandslash cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandslash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sandslash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Super FangBW	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandslash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sandslash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 028.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Furnace Desert Phrases 51%-100% HP Let me take them on with the spikes on my back and my big claws! 26%-50% HP Uh-oh, not good. My health is down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm beat... I don't have the energy to shake my spikes... Level up There! I leveled! My claws are even sharper! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up There! I leveled! My claws are even sharper!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Ground ) Field move: (Tunnel ×1) Browser entry   It hurls lumps of sand to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Ground  ( Ground ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Sandshrew  Ground

Level 22 →

First Evolution Sandslash  Ground

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

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Sandslash's original name was "Sandstorm".
• Despite being one of the few pure Ground-type Pokémon in the first generations, Sandslash did not learn any damage-dealing Ground-type moves via leveling up until Generation III.
• Although its species is the Mouse Pokémon, none of the animals it draws its design inspiration from are actually rodents.

Origin

Sandslash shares various physical traits with the pangolin. Both Sandshrew and Sandslash are mentioned to have poisonous claws, similar to how some species of the shrew are poisonous.

Name origin

Sandslash is a combination of sand and slash (referring to its long claws).

Sandpan may be a combination of sand and pangolin.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese サンドパン Sandpan From "sand" and "pangolin" French Sablaireau From sable and blaireau Spanish Sandslash Same as English name German Sandamer Corruption of Sand Italian Sandslash Same as English name Korean 고지 Koji Mandarin Chinese 穿山王 Chuānshānwáng A portmanteau of 穿山甲 and 王. Literally "King of going through mountains" Cantonese Chinese 穿山王 Chyūnsāanwohng A portmanteau of 穿山甲 and 王. Literally "King of going through mountains"

More languages

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