Pokédex - Sandslash (Emerald Version)
![[Picture of Sandslash]](../pictures/emerald/front/normal/28.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #028 |
| Hoenn | #113 |
| Height | 1.0 m (3'3") |
| Weight | 29.5 kg (65.0 lb) |
| Type | GROUND |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Sandslash]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAK0lEQVQ4y2NgGPbgPxpNsub/WNj0N+A/OQb8x4OHiAEUh8HgMICBUs30AQCywjXLdPu9fAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Starting Catch Rate | 90 |
| Base Experience | 163 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | SOFT SAND (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 2 |
| Abilities | Sand Veil |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Sandslash
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Special Attack | 45 |
| Special Defense | 55 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Sandslash - Mouse Pokémon
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.
French
Sablaireau - Pokémon Souris
Il se roule sur lui-même pour se protéger des attaques de ses ennemis. Cette technique lui permet aussi de se protéger du soleil pendant la journée.
German
Sandamer - Maus
Es rollt sich zu einer Kugel zusammen, um sich vor Angriffen zu schützen. So ent- geht es auch aufgrund hoher Temperaturen hervorgerufener Hitzeschläge.
Spanish
Sandslash - Pokémon Ratón
Se enrosca para protegerse del enemigo y de los golpes de calor que hay durante el día, cuando aumenta la temperatura.
Italian
Sandslash - Pokémon Topo
SANDSLASH si chiude a riccio per proteggersi dagli attacchi nemici e da ondate di calore nelle giornate estremamente calde.
Japanese
サンドパン (SANDOPAN) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)
てきの こうげきを ふせぐときだけでなく きおんが きゅうじょうしょうする にっちゅうは にっしゃびょうを ふせぐために まるくなる。 (Tekino kougekiwo fusegutokidakedenaku kionga kyuujoushousuru nicchuuha nisshabyouwo fusegutameni marukunaru. )
Evolutions (When Sandslash Evolves)
- Evolves from Sandshrew at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sandslash)
Obtained by evolving Sandshrew, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method ROUTE 111 19-21 35% Land MIRAGE TOWER 20-24 50% Land MIRAGE TOWER 20-24 50% Land MIRAGE TOWER 20-24 50% Land MIRAGE TOWER 20-24 50% Land
Moves Learned
Emerald Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 6 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 11 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 17 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 24 | Slash | NORMAL | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 33 | Swift | NORMAL | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bef |
| 42 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | 18 | 80 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 52 | Sand Tomb | GROUND | 15 | 70 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 62 | Sandstorm | ROCK | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User |
What moves can Sandslash learn in Pokémon Emerald?
Sandslash can learn the following moves:
- TM40
- TM40 (as Sandshrew)
- TM31
- TM31 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Sandshrew)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Sandshrew)
- TM01
- TM01 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Sandshrew)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 42
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 37 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 17 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 11 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Sandshrew)
- TM43
- TM43 (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 24
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 23 (as Sandshrew)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Sandshrew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11 (as Sandshrew)