#0028
Sandslash
ground1.0 m · 29.5 kg
Base stats — 450 total
- HP
- 75
- Atk
- 100
- Def
- 110
- SpA
- 45
- SpD
- 55
- Spe
- 65
Abilities
- Sand Veil
- Sand Rush hidden
Learnset
What Sandslash learns in Black / White. Move power, accuracy and typing are shown as they work in that game — amber numbers differ from current games. Hacks rebalance individual moves — Blaze Black / Volt White's docs are the authority on exact numbers.
Level16
- 1Defense CurlnormalStatus40 PPRaises user’s Defense by one stage.
- 1Sand AttackgroundStatus100% acc15 PPLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
- 1ScratchnormalPhysical40 BP100% acc35 PPInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
- 3Defense CurlnormalStatus40 PPRaises user’s Defense by one stage.
- 7Sand AttackgroundStatus100% acc15 PPLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
- 9Poison StingpoisonPhysical15 BP100% acc35 PPHas a chance to poison the target.
- 13Rapid SpinnormalPhysical50 BP100% acc40 PPFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
- 15SwiftnormalSpecial60 BP20 PPNever misses.
- 19Fury SwipesnormalPhysical18 BP80% acc15 PPHits 2-5 times in one turn.
- 21RolloutrockPhysical30 BP90% acc20 PPPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
- 22Crush ClawnormalPhysical75 BP95% acc10 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
- 28Fury CutterbugPhysical40 BP95% acc20 PPPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
- 33Sand TombgroundPhysical35 BP85% acc15 PPPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
- 40SlashnormalPhysical70 BP100% acc20 PPHas an increased chance for a critical hit.
- 45Gyro BallsteelPhysical100% acc5 PPPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
- 52SandstormrockStatus10 PPChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM/HM37
- Aerial AceflyingPhysical60 BP20 PPNever misses.
- AttractnormalStatus100% acc15 PPTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
- Brick BreakfightingPhysical75 BP100% acc15 PPDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.
- BulldozegroundPhysical60 BP100% acc20 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
- CutnormalPhysical50 BP95% acc30 PPInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
- DiggroundPhysical80 BP100% acc10 PPUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
- Double TeamnormalStatus15 PPRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.
- EarthquakegroundPhysical100 BP100% acc10 PPInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
- FacadenormalPhysical70 BP100% acc20 PPPower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
- FlingdarkPhysical100% acc10 PPThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.
- Focus BlastfightingSpecial120 BP70% acc5 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
- FrustrationnormalPhysical100% acc20 PPPower increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
- Giga ImpactnormalPhysical150 BP90% acc5 PPUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.
- Gyro BallsteelPhysical100% acc5 PPPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
- Hidden PowernormalSpecial60 BP100% acc15 PPPower and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
- Hone ClawsdarkStatus15 PPRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.
- Hyper BeamnormalSpecial150 BP90% acc5 PPUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.
- Poison JabpoisonPhysical80 BP100% acc20 PPHas a chance to poison the target.
- ProtectnormalStatus10 PPPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
- RestpsychicStatus5 PPUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
- ReturnnormalPhysical100% acc20 PPPower increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
- Rock SliderockPhysical75 BP90% acc10 PPHas a chance to make the target flinch.
- Rock SmashfightingPhysical40 BP100% acc15 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
- Rock TombrockPhysical60 BP95% acc15 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
- RoundnormalSpecial60 BP100% acc15 PPHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
- SafeguardnormalStatus25 PPProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
- SandstormrockStatus10 PPChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
- Shadow ClawghostPhysical70 BP100% acc15 PPHas an increased chance for a critical hit.
- Stone EdgerockPhysical100 BP80% acc5 PPHas an increased chance for a critical hit.
- StrengthnormalPhysical80 BP100% acc15 PPInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
- SubstitutenormalStatus10 PPTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
- Sunny DayfireStatus5 PPChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.
- SwaggernormalStatus85% acc15 PPRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
- Swords DancenormalStatus20 PPRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.
- ThiefdarkPhysical60 BP100% acc25 PPTakes the target’s item.
- ToxicpoisonStatus90% acc10 PPBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
- X ScissorbugPhysical80 BP100% acc15 PPInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Appears in — 24 games
- red green japan
- blue japan
- Red / Blue
- Yellow
- Gold / Silver
- Crystal
- Ruby / Sapphire
- Emerald
- Colosseum
- XD
- FireRed / LeafGreen
- Diamond / Pearl
- Platinum
- HeartGold / SoulSilver
- Black / White
- Black 2 / White 2
- X / Y
- Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
- Sun / Moon
- Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
- Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee
- Sword / Shield
- Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
- Scarlet / Violet