Sandslash | Pokédex

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Black/White

It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.

Black 2/White 2

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

Evolution Chain

Sandshrew

Level 22

Sandslash

Pokédex & Training Data

Classification Mouse Pokémon

Height 1.0 m (3'03")

Weight 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs)

Abilities

Sand Veil
Sand Rush (Hidden)

EV Yield +2 defense

Catch Rate 90

Base Friendship 70

Growth Rate medium

Gender Ratio

♂ ♀

Egg Groups Ground

Pokédex Numbers

Kanto (R/B/Y) #028

Johto (G/S/C) #049

Hoenn (R/S/E) #113

Johto (HG/SS) #049

Unova (B2/W2) #114

Kalos (Mountain) #098

Hoenn (OR/AS) #118

Alola (S/M) #252

Alola (US/UM) #329

National #028

Isle of Armor #169

Kitakami #117

Blueberry #156

Held Items

Quick Claw 5%

Game Locations

Relic Castle C

Unova Route 15 Area

Learned Moves

Level Up Moves

Black/White

Lvl	Name	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	Defense Curl	—	—	40	Raises user’s Defense by one stage.
3	Defense Curl	—	—	40	Raises user’s Defense by one stage.
7	Sand Attack	—	100%	15	Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
9	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
13	Rapid Spin	50	100%	40	Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
15	Swift	60	—	20	Never misses.
19	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
21	Rollout	30	90%	20	Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
22	Crush Claw	75	95%	10	Has a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
28	Fury Cutter	40	95%	20	Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
33	Sand Tomb	35	85%	15	Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
40	Slash	70	100%	20	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
45	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
52	Sandstorm	—	—	10	Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

Black 2/White 2

Lvl	Name	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.
3	Sand Attack	—	100%	15	Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
5	Poison Sting	15	100%	35	Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
7	Rollout	30	90%	20	Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
9	Rapid Spin	50	100%	40	Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
11	Swift	60	—	20	Never misses.
14	Fury Cutter	40	95%	20	Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
17	Magnitude	—	100%	30	Power varies randomly from 10 to 150.
20	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
22	Crush Claw	75	95%	10	Has a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
23	Sand Tomb	35	85%	15	Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
26	Slash	70	100%	20	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
30	Dig	80	100%	10	User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
34	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
38	Swords Dance	—	—	20	Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
42	Sandstorm	—	—	10	Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
46	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

TM/HM Moves

Black/WhiteBlack 2/White 2

Name	Power	Acc.	PP	Effect
HM01 Cut	50	95%	30	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM04 Strength	80	100%	15	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM01 Hone Claws	—	—	15	Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.
TM06 Toxic	—	90%	10	Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11 Sunny Day	—	—	5	Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15 Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17 Protect	—	—	10	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM20 Safeguard	—	—	25	Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
TM21 Frustration	—	100%	20	Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM26 Earthquake	100	100%	10	Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM27 Return	—	100%	20	Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28 Dig	80	100%	10	User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM31 Brick Break	75	100%	15	Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32 Double Team	—	—	15	Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM37 Sandstorm	—	—	10	Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM39 Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM40 Aerial Ace	60	—	20	Never misses.
TM42 Facade	70	100%	20	Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM44 Rest	—	—	5	User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45 Attract	—	100%	15	Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM46 Thief	60	100%	25	Takes the target’s item.
TM48 Round	60	100%	15	Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM52 Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM56 Fling	—	100%	10	Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM65 Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM68 Giga Impact	150	90%	5	User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM71 Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM74 Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
TM75 Swords Dance	—	—	20	Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM78 Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM80 Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM81 X Scissor	80	100%	15	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM84 Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM87 Swagger	—	85%	15	Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90 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.
TM94 Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Has a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Tutor Moves

Black 2/White 2

Name	Power	Acc.	PP	Effect
Covet	60	100%	25	Takes the target’s item.
Earth Power	90	100%	10	Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Has a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Knock Off	65	100%	20	Target drops its held item.
Sleep Talk	—	—	10	Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Snore	50	100%	15	Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Stealth Rock	—	—	20	Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
Super Fang	—	90%	10	Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.

Base Stats

Hp 75

Attack 100

Defense 110

Sp. Atk 45

Sp. Def 55

Speed 65

Total 450

Type Defenses

(vs. Gen 6+ rules)

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