Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Sandslash in Pokémon. Learn more about Sandslash’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
| Type | Ground |
| Height | 3′ 03″ |
| Weight | 65.0 lbs |
| Abilities | Sand Veil: Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm. |
| Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched.
- It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.
Sandslash Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Sandslash |
| Japanese | サンドパン (Sandpan) |
| German | Sandamer |
| French | Sablaireau |
| Origin | sand: fine debris of rocks slash: to swipe |
Sandslash Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Water |
| Grass |
| Ice |
Sandslash Evolution
Ground
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Ground
Sandslash changes
- In Generation 1, Sandslash has a base Special stat of 55.
- In Generations 1-4, Sandslash has a base experience yield of 163.
- In Generations 2-7, Sandslash has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Sandslash has a base Friendship value of 70.
Sandslash where to find for…
| Red | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Blue | Route 23, Cerulean Cave |
| Yellow | Cerulean Cave |
| Gold | Route 26, 27, Mt. Moon |
| Silver | Evolve Sandshrew |
| Crystal | Route 26, Victory Road |
| Ruby Sapphire | Evolve Sandshrew |
| FireRed | Trade/migrate from another game |
| LeafGreen | Route 23, Victory Road |
| Emerald | Evolve Sandshrew |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Route 228 |
| HeartGold | Route 26, 27, Mt. Moon |
| SoulSilver | Evolve Sandshrew |
| Black White | Relic Castle |
| Black 2 White 2 | Route 15, Relic Castle |
| X Y | Route 18, Terminus Cave |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Sandshrew |
| Sun | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Moon | Evolve Sandshrew/Alolan Sandshrew |
| Ultra Sun | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Moon Let’s Go Pikachu | Evolve Sandshrew/Alolan Sandshrew |
| Let’s Go Eevee | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sword Shield | Evolve Sandshrew/Alolan Sandshrew |
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shining Pearl | Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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