Sword
The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched.
Evolution Chain
Level 22
Pokédex Data
Classification
Mouse Pokémon
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
29.5 kg (65.0 lbs)
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
Sword/Shield
| 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. |
BD/SP
| 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 | Agility | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| 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
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 Pin Missile | 25 | 95% | 20 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| TM08 Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | |
| TM09 Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | |
| TM15 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM19 Safeguard | — | — | 25 | Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns. | |
| TM21 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM22 Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TM23 Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target's item. | |
| TM24 Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM25 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM31 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM32 Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| TM34 Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| TM39 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM40 Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| TM43 Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | |
| TM48 Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM49 Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| TM53 Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM59 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. | |
| TM76 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. | |
| TM81 Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM98 Stomping Tantrum | 75 | 100% | 10 | Has double power if the user's last move failed. | |
| TR00 Swords Dance | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Attack by two stages. | |
| TR01 Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TR10 Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | |
| TR12 Agility | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| TR17 Amnesia | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages. | |
| TR18 Leech Life | 80 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| TR20 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. | |
| TR23 Spikes | — | — | 20 | Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in. | |
| TR26 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TR27 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TR31 Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| TR52 Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| TR57 Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| TR60 X Scissor | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TR64 Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TR67 Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TR75 Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TR76 Stealth Rock | — | — | 20 | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. | |
| TR85 Work Up | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each. | |
| TR87 Drill Run | 80 | 95% | 10 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TR95 Throat Chop | 80 | 100% | 15 | Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
BD/SP
| Name | Class | 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. | |
| HM06 Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| HM08 Rock Climb | 90 | 85% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| TM10 Work Up | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each. | |
| TM83 Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. |
Tutor Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorching Sands | 70 | 100% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to burn the target. | |
| Steel Roller | 130 | 100% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
Base Stats
Hp
75
Attack
100
Defense
110
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
55
Speed
65
Total
450
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)