Sandslash(standard) DB: stats, moves, locations & evolution

Details of Sandslash : base stats, abilities, QR code, Pokedex information, evolution chart, type strengths/weaknesses, how to get, and moves.

update 24/11/2016

Sandslash(standard): Stats and Abilities
Pokedex and Evolution
Type Effectiveness
Location / How to get
Moves

Sandslash(standard): Stats and Abilities

Base Stats

HP	75	Att	100	Def	110
Spd	65	Sp. Att	45	Sp. Def	55

Standard / Alola

standard

alola

Abilities

Sand Veil	Raises the Pokémon’s evasion during a sandstorm by one level.
Sand Rush (hidden)	Speed is doubled within a sandstorm

QR Code

Max Stats

Max Stats	Level	HP	Att	Def
Max Stats	Level	Spd	Sp.Att	Sp.Def
Hindering Nature	50	135 - 182	94 - 136	103 - 145
Hindering Nature	50	63 - 105	45 - 87	54 - 96
Hindering Nature	100	260 - 354	184 - 269	202 - 287
Hindering Nature	100	121 - 206	85 - 170	103 - 188
Neutral Nature	50	135 - 182	105 - 152	115 - 162
Neutral Nature	50	70 - 117	50 - 97	60 - 107
Neutral Nature	100	260 - 354	205 - 299	225 - 319
Neutral Nature	100	135 - 229	95 - 189	115 - 209
Beneficial Nature	50	135 - 182	115 - 167	126 - 178
Beneficial Nature	50	77 - 128	55 - 106	66 - 117
Beneficial Nature	100	260 - 354	225 - 328	247 - 350
Beneficial Nature	100	148 - 251	104 - 207	126 - 229

Pokedex and Evolution

Pokedex

National No.	Type 1	Type 2
028
Height	Weight	Gender
3'11&	121.3lbs	Male ♂:50% Female ♀:5:50%

Evolution Chart

Pokemon	Evolution condition
Sandshrew	--
Sandslash	Level 22

Type Effectiveness

Resistance/Weaknesses Chart

1	1	2x
2x	0x	2x
1	1/2x	1
1	1	1
1/2x	1	1
1	1	1

Location / How to get

Location

Sun
Moon

Moves

Learn by leveling up

Move	Level	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
		Category
	Description
Crush Claw	-		75	95	10

	The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.(50%)
Scratch	-		40	100	35

	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Defense Curl	-		--	--	40

	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Sand Attack	-		--	100	15

	Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
Poison Sting	-		15	100	35

	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.(30%)
Sand Attack	3		--	100	15

	Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
Poison Sting	5		15	100	35

	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.(30%)
Rollout	7		30	90	20

	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Rapid Spin	9		20	100	40

	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Fury Cutter	11		40	95	20

	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Magnitude	14		??	100	30

	The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.
Swift	17		60	--	20

	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Fury Swipes	20		18	80	15

	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
Sand Tomb	24		35	85	15

	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.(100%)
Slash	28		70	100	20

	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
Dig	33		80	100	10

	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Gyro Ball	38		??	100	5

	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
Swords Dance	43		--	--	20

	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Sandstorm	48		--	--	10

	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Earthquake	53		100	100	10

	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

More Moves

Learn by TM

Move	TM	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
		Category
	Description
Toxic	TM06		--	90	10

	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden Power	TM10		60	100	15

	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day	TM11		--	--	5

	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Hyper Beam	TM15		150	90	5

	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Protect	TM17		--	--	10

	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Safeguard	TM20		--	--	25

	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Frustration	TM21		??	100	20

	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Earthquake	TM26		100	100	10

	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Return	TM27		??	100	20

	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Brick Break	TM31		75	100	15

	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Double Team	TM32		--	--	15

	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Sandstorm	TM37		--	--	10

	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Rock Tomb	TM39		60	95	15

	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.(100%)
Aerial Ace	TM40		60	--	20

	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Facade	TM42		70	100	20

	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Rest	TM44		--	--	10

	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Attract	TM45		--	100	15

	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Thief	TM46		60	100	25

	The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Round	TM48		60	100	15

	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Focus Blast	TM52		120	70	5

	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.(10%)
Fling	TM56		??	100	10

	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Shadow Claw	TM65		70	100	15

	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Giga Impact	TM68		150	90	5

	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Stone Edge	TM71		100	80	5

	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Gyro Ball	TM74		??	100	5

	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
Swords Dance	TM75		--	--	20

	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Bulldoze	TM78		60	100	20

	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.(100%)
Rock Slide	TM80		75	90	10

	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.(30%)
X-Scissor	TM81		80	100	15

	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Poison Jab	TM84		80	100	20

	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.(30%)
Swagger	TM87		--	85	15

	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk	TM88		--	--	10

	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Substitute	TM90		--	--	10

	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Confide	TM100		--	--	20

	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.(100%)

More Moves

Learn by bleeding (egg moves)

Move	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
	Category
	Description
Flail		??	100	15

	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Counter		??	100	20

	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Rapid Spin		20	100	40

	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Metal Claw		50	95	35

	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.(10%)
Crush Claw		75	95	10

	The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.(50%)
Night Slash		70	100	15

	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Mud Shot		55	95	15

	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.(100%)
Endure		--	--	10

	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Chip Away		70	100	20

	Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
Rock Climb		90	85	20

	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.(20%)
Rototiller		--	--	10

	Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.(100%)
Icicle Spear		25	100	30

	The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.
Icicle Crash		85	90	10

	The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.(30%)
Curse		--	--	10

	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Amnesia		--	--	20

	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.

Details of Sandslash's egg moves

More Moves

Z Moves

Move	Type	Max Att.	Acc.	PP
	Category
	Description
Breakneck Blitz		200(Phy)/200(Spe)	--	1

	The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling		140(Phy)/190(Spe)	--	1

	The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Supersonic Skystrike		120	--	1

	The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Acid Downpour		160	--	1

	The user creates a poisonous swamp using its Z-Power and sinks the target into it at full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Tectonic Rage		180(Phy)/100(Spe)	--	1

	The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Continental Crush		180	--	1

	The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out		160	--	1

	The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Never-Ending Nightmare		140	--	1

	Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Corkscrew Crash		160	--	1

	The user spins very fast and rams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse		140	--	1

	The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.

More Moves

Pre-Evolution Only Moves

Move	Method	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
		Category
	Description
Scratch	Lv. 1		40	100	35

	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Bide	Lv. 3		??	--	10

	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Powder Snow	Lv. 5		40	100	25

	The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze the opposing Pokémon.(10%)
Rapid Spin	Lv. 9		20	100	40

	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Fury Cutter	Lv. 11		40	95	20

	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Swift	Lv. 17		60	--	20

	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Fury Swipes	Lv. 20		18	80	15

	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
Iron Defense	Lv. 23		--	--	15

	The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Head	Lv. 30		80	100	15

	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.(30%)

More Moves

Transfer Only Moves

Move	Method	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP
		Category
	Description
Hone Claws	Gen VI TM01		--	--	15

	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Rock Smash	Gen VI TM94 (XY) HM06 (ΩRαS)		40	100	15

	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.(50%)
Secret Power	Gen VI TM94 (ΩRαS)		70	100	20

	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.(30%)
Cut	Gen VI HM01		50	95	30

	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Strength	Gen VI HM04		80	100	15

	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Covet	Move Tutor - ORAS		60	100	25

	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Earth Power	Move Tutor - ORAS		90	100	10

	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.(10%)
Focus Punch	Move Tutor - ORAS		150	100	20

	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Iron Tail	Move Tutor - ORAS		100	75	15

	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.(30%)
Knock Off	Move Tutor - ORAS		65	100	20

	The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Snore	Move Tutor - ORAS		50	100	15

	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.(30%)
Stealth Rock	Move Tutor - ORAS		--	--	20

	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Super Fang	Move Tutor - ORAS		??	90	10

	The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Focus Punch	Gen IV TM01		150	100	20

	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Secret Power	Gen IV TM43		70	100	20

	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.(30%)
Captivate	Gen IV TM78		--	100	20

	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift	Gen IV TM83		??	100	15

	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
Mud-slap	Move Tutor - PtHGSS		20	100	10

	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.(100%)
Headbutt	Move Tutor - HGSS		70	100	15

	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.(30%)
Body Slam	Move Tutor - FRLG		85	100	15

	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.(30%)
Double-edge	Move Tutor - FRLG		120	100	15

	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Seismic Toss	Move Tutor - FRLG		??	100	20

	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Mimic	Move Tutor - FRLG		--	--	10

	The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Dynamic Punch	Move Tutor - Emerald		100	50	5

	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.(100%)
Take Down	Gen I TM09		90	85	20

	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Submission	Gen I TM17		80	80	20

	The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.
Rage	Gen I TM20		20	100	20

	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Fissure	Gen I TM27		??	30	5

	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Bide	Gen I TM34		??	--	10

	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.