Same name in this game

Sandslash is the name this game gives to more than one species. Sandslash #028. The number after each name is the game's own regional dex entry.

Sandslash #028in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

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Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

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

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#028

Abilities

Sand Veil(Primary)

Ups evasion by 1 stage in a sandstorm.

Sand Rush(Secondary)

Raises Speed by 1 stage in a Sandstorm.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball8.9%

Great Ball12.1%

Ultra Ball14.9%

Base Exp

163

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

Sitrusberry(50%)Quickclaw(5%)

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Sandshrew

Base form

→

Sandslash

Level up Sandshrew to Lv. 22

How to Obtain

Look for Sandslash #028 in Mt. Silver (uncommon), in Victory Road (uncommon), and in Cinnabar Island (rare), among 15 other areas. Wild ones range from level six to 65.

Wild Encounters (18)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Sandslash.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel		PWR1	ACC100	PP5
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the foe, the greater the damage.

Level Up Moves (21)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Crush GripLevel: 1Crush Grip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
1	Crush GripLevel: 1Crush Grip	Inflict more damage when the opponent's HP is higher.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe.
3	Defense CurlLevel: 3Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
3	Defense CurlLevel: 3Defense Curl	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
3	RolloutLevel: 3Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
3	RolloutLevel: 3Rollout	A 5-turn rolling attack that becomes stronger each time it hits.
5	Sand-AttackLevel: 5Sand-Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
5	Sand-AttackLevel: 5Sand-Attack	A lot of sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
8	Poison StingLevel: 8Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
8	Poison StingLevel: 8Poison Sting	The foe is stabbed with a toxic barb, etc. It may poison the foe.
11	Mud-SlapLevel: 11Mud-Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
11	Mud-SlapLevel: 11Mud-Slap	Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
14	Rapid SpinLevel: 14Rapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP40
14	Rapid SpinLevel: 14Rapid Spin	An attack that frees the user from Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed and Entry hazards.
17	SwiftLevel: 17Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
17	SwiftLevel: 17Swift	Star-shaped rays that never miss are fired at all foes in battle.
20	Fury SwipesLevel: 20Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
20	Fury SwipesLevel: 20Fury Swipes	The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes two to five times.
24	BulldozeLevel: 24Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
24	BulldozeLevel: 24Bulldoze	The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
28	Fury CutterLevel: 28Fury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20
28	Fury CutterLevel: 28Fury Cutter	An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
31	Sand TombLevel: 31Sand Tomb	ground	PWR35	ACC85	PP15
31	Sand TombLevel: 31Sand Tomb	The foe is trapped inside a painful sandstorm for two to five turns.
34	SlashLevel: 34Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
34	SlashLevel: 34Slash	The foe is slashed with claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
37	Metal ClawLevel: 37Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
37	Metal ClawLevel: 37Metal Claw	The foe is attacked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack.
40	SandstormLevel: 40Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
40	SandstormLevel: 40Sandstorm	A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
44	Swords DanceLevel: 44Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
44	Swords DanceLevel: 44Swords Dance	A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
48	Night SlashLevel: 48Night Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
48	Night SlashLevel: 48Night Slash	The user slashes the foe when it can. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
52	EarthquakeLevel: 52Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
52	EarthquakeLevel: 52Earthquake	An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user.
56	Iron TailLevel: 56Iron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
56	Iron TailLevel: 56Iron Tail	An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat.
61	Skull BashLevel: 61Skull Bash	normal	PWR100	ACC100	PP15
61	Skull BashLevel: 61Skull Bash	The user raises its Defense in the 1st turn, then attacks in the 2nd turn.

TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
HeadbuttHeadbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
HeadbuttHeadbutt	The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
RolloutRollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	TM04TM04
RolloutRollout	A 5-turn rolling attack that becomes stronger each time it hits.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM08TM08
Rock SlideRock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	Star-shaped rays that never miss are fired at all foes in battle.
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	TM40TM40
Defense CurlDefense Curl	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
DetectDetect	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM43TM43
DetectDetect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
Fury CutterFury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20	TM49TM49
Fury CutterFury Cutter	An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
CutCut	grass	PWR60	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
StrengthStrength	rock	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Move Tutor Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Earth Power (Route 3)Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Route 3	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Route 3)Earth Power	Makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. Lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Aerial Ace (Pallet Town)Aerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	Pallet Town	TutorTutor
Aerial Ace (Pallet Town)Aerial Ace	An extremely fast attack against one target. It can't be evaded.
Focus Blast (Route 13)Focus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	Route 13	TutorTutor
Focus Blast (Route 13)Focus Blast	The user unleashes its power. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
X-Scissor (Route 2)X-Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 2	TutorTutor
X-Scissor (Route 2)X-Scissor	The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors.
Stone Edge (Route 5)Stone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	Route 5	TutorTutor
Stone Edge (Route 5)Stone Edge	The foe is stabbed by sharpened stones. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	Safari Zone	TutorTutor
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
False Swipe (Ruins Of Alph)False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	Ruins Of Alph	TutorTutor
False Swipe (Ruins Of Alph)False Swipe	A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Mud-Slap (Violet City)Mud-Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Violet City	TutorTutor
Mud-Slap (Violet City)Mud-Slap	Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Gyro Ball(Olivine City, Underwater Sevii)Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	Olivine City, Underwater Sevii	TutorTutor
Gyro Ball(Olivine City, Underwater Sevii)Gyro Ball	A high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the foe, the greater the damage.
Shadow Claw (Soul House)Shadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Soul House	TutorTutor
Shadow Claw (Soul House)Shadow Claw	Claws made of shadows rake the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Work Up(Underwater Sevii, Viridian City)Work Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Underwater Sevii, Viridian City	TutorTutor
Work Up(Underwater Sevii, Viridian City)Work Up	The user rouses itself to raise its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Gunk Shot (Fuchsia City)Gunk Shot	poison	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	Fuchsia City	TutorTutor
Gunk Shot (Fuchsia City)Gunk Shot	Filthy garbage is shot at the foe. It may also poison the target.
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto	TutorTutor
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Tower, Route 25	TutorTutor
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel	TutorTutor
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze	The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
Leech Life(Celadon Dept., Viridian Forest)Leech Life	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Celadon Dept., Viridian Forest	TutorTutor
Leech Life(Celadon Dept., Viridian Forest)Leech Life	An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)Rock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)Rock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe. May use to reach new areas.
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Battle Tower	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
Agility (Blackthorn City)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Blackthorn City	TutorTutor
Agility (Blackthorn City)Agility	The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed.
Rapid Spin (Goldenrod Dept.)Rapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP40	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Rapid Spin (Goldenrod Dept.)Rapid Spin	An attack that frees the user from Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed and Entry hazards.
Megahorn (Celadon Dept.)Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10	Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Megahorn (Celadon Dept.)Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack delivered with a tough and impressive horn.
Hone Claws (Battle Tower)Hone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	Battle Tower	TutorTutor
Hone Claws (Battle Tower)Hone Claws	The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy.