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Sandslash sprite

#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 HeartGold / SoulSilver. Move power, accuracy and typing are shown as they work in that game — amber numbers differ from current games.

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 SpinnormalPhysical20 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 CutterbugPhysical10 BP95% acc20 PPPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
  • 33Sand TombgroundPhysical15 BP70% 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/HM42

  • 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.
  • CaptivatenormalStatus100% acc20 PPLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
  • 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.
  • EndurenormalStatus10 PPPrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
  • 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.
  • Focus PunchfightingPhysical150 BP100% acc20 PPIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
  • 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 PowernormalSpecial1 BP100% acc15 PPPower and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
  • Hyper BeamnormalSpecial150 BP90% acc5 PPUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.
  • Iron TailsteelPhysical100 BP75% acc15 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
  • Natural GiftnormalPhysical100% acc15 PPPower and type depend on the held berry.
  • 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 ClimbnormalPhysical90 BP85% acc20 PPHas a chance to confuse the target.
  • 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 TombrockPhysical50 BP80% acc10 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
  • SandstormrockStatus10 PPChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
  • Secret PowernormalPhysical70 BP100% acc20 PPHas a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
  • Shadow ClawghostPhysical70 BP100% acc15 PPHas an increased chance for a critical hit.
  • Sleep TalknormalStatus10 PPRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
  • Stealth RockrockStatus20 PPCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
  • 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.
  • SwaggernormalStatus90% acc15 PPRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
  • Swords DancenormalStatus30 PPRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.
  • ThiefdarkPhysical40 BP100% acc10 PPTakes the target’s item.
  • ToxicpoisonStatus85% acc10 PPBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
  • X ScissorbugPhysical80 BP100% acc15 PPInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Tutor9

  • Earth PowergroundSpecial90 BP100% acc10 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
  • Fury CutterbugPhysical10 BP95% acc20 PPPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
  • HeadbuttnormalPhysical70 BP100% acc15 PPHas a chance to make the target flinch.
  • Knock OffdarkPhysical20 BP100% acc20 PPTarget drops its held item.
  • Mud SlapgroundSpecial20 BP100% acc10 PPHas a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
  • RolloutrockPhysical30 BP90% acc20 PPPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
  • SnorenormalSpecial40 BP100% acc15 PPHas a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
  • Super FangnormalPhysical90% acc10 PPInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.
  • SwiftnormalSpecial60 BP20 PPNever misses.

Appears in — 24 games

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