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Sandslash Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Sandslash official artwork

Sandslash (#0028) is a Ground-type Mouse Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 1 m tall, weighs 29.5 kg and has a base stat total of 450, with its highest base stat in Defense (110). Its ability is Sand Veil, with Sand Rush as its Hidden Ability. Sandslash is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice attacks. It is immune to Electric-type moves.

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 base stats

  • HP: 75
  • Attack: 100
  • Defense: 110
  • Sp. Atk: 45
  • Sp. Def: 55
  • Speed: 65
  • Total: 450

Abilities

  • Sand Veil
  • Sand Rush (Hidden)

Sandslash type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Water (2x)
  • Grass (2x)
  • Ice (2x)

Resists

  • Poison (0.5x)
  • Rock (0.5x)

Immune to

  • Electric

Sandslash evolution chain

Sandslash level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Crush Claw
  • Lv. 1: Defense Curl
  • Lv. 1: Poison Sting
  • Lv. 1: Sand Attack
  • Lv. 1: Scratch
  • Lv. 9: Rollout
  • Lv. 12: Fury Cutter
  • Lv. 15: Rapid Spin
  • Lv. 18: Bulldoze
  • Lv. 21: Swift
  • Lv. 26: Fury Swipes
  • Lv. 31: Sand Tomb
  • Lv. 36: Slash
  • Lv. 41: Dig
  • Lv. 46: Gyro Ball
  • Lv. 51: Swords Dance
  • Lv. 56: Sandstorm
  • Lv. 61: Earthquake