Sandslash

Alternate Forms

Scarlet

It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.

Violet

The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.

Evolution Chain

sandshrew
Sandshrew
Level 22
sandslash
Sandslash

Pokédex Data

Classification Mouse Pokémon
Height 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs)
Abilities

Held Items

None in this generation.

Training

EV Yield +2 defense
Catch Rate 90
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate medium
Gender Ratio
Egg Groups Ground

Learned Moves

Level Up Moves

Scarlet/Violet
Lvl Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
1 Scratch
40 100% 35 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1 Sand Attack
100% 15 Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
1 Poison Sting
15 100% 35 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
1 Defense Curl
40 Raises user's Defense by one stage.
1 Crush Claw
75 95% 10 Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
9 Rollout
30 90% 20 Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
12 Fury Cutter
40 95% 20 Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
15 Rapid Spin
50 100% 40 Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
18 Bulldoze
60 100% 20 Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
21 Swift
60 20 Never misses.
26 Fury Swipes
18 80% 15 Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
31 Sand Tomb
35 85% 15 Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
36 Slash
70 100% 20 Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
41 Dig
80 100% 10 User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
46 Gyro Ball
100% 5 Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
51 Swords Dance
20 Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
56 Sandstorm
10 Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
61 Earthquake
100 100% 10 Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

TM/HM Moves

Scarlet/Violet
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
TM01 Take Down
90 85% 20 User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
TM04 Agility
30 Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
TM05 Mud Slap
20 100% 10 Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
TM07 Protect
10 Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM12 Low Kick
100% 20 Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM18 Thief
60 100% 25 Takes the target's item.
TM25 Facade
70 100% 20 Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM27 Aerial Ace
60 20 Never misses.
TM28 Bulldoze
60 100% 20 Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
TM31 Metal Claw
50 95% 35 Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
TM32 Swift
60 20 Never misses.
TM35 Mud Shot
55 95% 15 Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
TM36 Rock Tomb
60 95% 15 Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
TM43 Fling
100% 10 Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM47 Endure
10 Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM49 Sunny Day
5 Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM51 Sandstorm
10 Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM55 Dig
80 100% 10 User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM57 False Swipe
40 100% 40 Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
TM58 Brick Break
75 100% 15 Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM61 Shadow Claw
70 100% 15 Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM66 Body Slam
85 100% 15 Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM70 Sleep Talk
10 Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83 Poison Jab
80 100% 20 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM84 Stomping Tantrum
75 100% 10 Has double power if the user's last move failed.
TM85 Rest
5 User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM86 Rock Slide
75 90% 10 Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM88 Swords Dance
20 Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
TM90 Spikes
20 Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
TM95 Leech Life
80 100% 10 Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM102 Gunk Shot
120 80% 5 Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM103 Substitute
10 Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TM105 X Scissor
80 100% 15 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM106 Drill Run
80 95% 10 Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM116 Stealth Rock
20 Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
TM128 Amnesia
20 Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
TM133 Earth Power
90 100% 10 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM149 Earthquake
100 100% 10 Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM150 Stone Edge
100 80% 5 Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM152 Giga Impact
150 90% 5 User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM158 Focus Blast
120 70% 5 Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
TM163 Hyper Beam
150 90% 5 User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM171 Tera Blast
80 100% 10 No effect description available.
TM176 Sand Tomb
35 85% 15 Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
TM179 Smack Down
50 100% 15 Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
TM180 Gyro Ball
100% 5 Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
TM181 Knock Off
65 100% 20 Target drops its held item.
TM183 Super Fang
90% 10 Inflicts damage equal to half the target's HP.
TM186 High Horsepower
95 95% 10 Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM192 Focus Punch
150 100% 20 If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
TM204 Double Edge
120 100% 15 User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
TM205 Endeavor
100% 5 Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
TM215 Scorching Sands
70 100% 10 Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
TM221 Throat Chop
80 100% 15 Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
TM224 Curse
10 Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

Egg Moves

Scarlet/Violet
Name Class Power Acc. PP Effect
Counter
100% 20 Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
Flail
100% 15 Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Hone Claws
15 Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
Metal Claw
50 95% 35 Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
Mud Slap
20 100% 10 Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
Night Slash
70 100% 15 Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Base Stats

Hp 75
Attack 100
Defense 110
Sp. Atk 45
Sp. Def 55
Speed 65
Total 450

Type Defenses

(vs. Gen 6+ rules)

2x
2x
0x
2x
0.5x
0.5x