Pokédex - Sandslash (Sapphire Version)
![[Picture of Sandslash]](../pictures/ruby/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 | QUICK CLAW (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
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.
French
Sablaireau - Pokémon Souris
SABLAIREAU peut enrouler son corps pour prendre la forme d'une balle hérissée de pointes. Ce POKéMON essaie de faire peur à son ennemi en le frappant avec ses pointes. Puis, il se rue sur lui avec ses griffes acérées.
German
Sandamer - Maus
SANDAMER kann sich zu einem Ball mit langen Stacheln zusammenrollen. Im Kampf schlägt es seine Gegner in die Flucht, indem es sie mit seinen Stacheln sticht. Dann springt es sie an und schlägt mit seinen scharfen Klauen zu.
Spanish
Sandslash - Pokémon Ratón
SANDSLASH se puede enroscar y convertirse en una bola de largas púas. En combate, este POKéMON hará lo posible por debilitar a su rival: le clavará las púas, se le acercará y le atacará con las afiladas garras.
Italian
Sandslash - Pokémon Topo
SANDSLASH arrotola il proprio corpo come fosse una sfera ricoperta di grandi aculei, che usa in lotta per far tentennare il nemico. Poi gli si scaglia contro per colpirlo selvaggiamente con gli artigli affilati.
Japanese
サンドパン (SANDOPAN) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)
せなかを まるめると トゲトゲの ボールみたい。 トゲに さされて ひるんだ あいてに とびかかり するどい ツメで ばりばり ひっかきまくるぞ。 (Senakawo marumeruto TOGETOGEno BOORUmitai. TOGEni sasarete hirunda aiteni tobikakari surudoi TSUMEde baribari hikkakimakuruzo. )
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 ROUTE 113 14-16 25% Land
Moves Learned
Sapphire 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 Sapphire?
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)