Alolan Sandslashin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

It uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

IceSteel

Dex

#1030

Abilities

Snow Cloak(Primary)

Ups evasion in Hail or Snow.

Slush Rush(Secondary)

Raises Speed in Hail/Snow.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball8.9%

Great Ball12.1%

Ultra Ball14.9%

Base Exp

158

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

Gripclaw(5%)

Weak To

fire ×4fighting ×4ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.25flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5dragon ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

Sandshrewalola

Base form

→

Alolan Sandslash

Use Ice Stone on Alolan sandshrew

Related Guides

How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Mt. Lanikala at level 60.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Mt. Lanikala	Lv. 60	static	-	-	-

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (8)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Icicle SpearLevel: 0Icicle Spear	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
0	Icicle SpearLevel: 0Icicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
1	Icicle SpearLevel: 1Icicle Spear	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Icicle SpearLevel: 1Icicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
1	Metal BurstLevel: 1Metal Burst	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
1	Metal BurstLevel: 1Metal Burst	Retaliates any hit with greater power.
1	Icicle CrashLevel: 1Icicle Crash	ice	PWR85	ACC90	PP10
1	Icicle CrashLevel: 1Icicle Crash	Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching.
1	SlashLevel: 1Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
1	SlashLevel: 1Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
1	Ice BallLevel: 1Ice Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
1	Ice BallLevel: 1Ice Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.

Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Chip AwayChip Away	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Chip AwayChip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	PWR75	ACC95	PP10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Icicle CrashIcicle Crash	ice	PWR85	ACC90	PP10
Icicle CrashIcicle Crash	Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching.
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (8)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Icicle SpearLevel: 0Icicle Spear	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
0	Icicle SpearLevel: 0Icicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
1	Icicle SpearLevel: 1Icicle Spear	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Icicle SpearLevel: 1Icicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
1	Metal BurstLevel: 1Metal Burst	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
1	Metal BurstLevel: 1Metal Burst	Retaliates any hit with greater power.
1	Icicle CrashLevel: 1Icicle Crash	ice	PWR85	ACC90	PP10
1	Icicle CrashLevel: 1Icicle Crash	Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching.
1	SlashLevel: 1Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
1	SlashLevel: 1Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
1	Ice BallLevel: 1Ice Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
1	Ice BallLevel: 1Ice Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (9)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Alolan Sandslash cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
1	ScratchLevel: 1(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 1)Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 1
1	ScratchLevel: 1(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 1)Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
3	BideLevel: 3(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 3)Bide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 3
3	BideLevel: 3(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 3)Bide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
5	Powder SnowLevel: 5(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 5)Powder Snow	ice	PWR40	ACC100	PP25	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 5
5	Powder SnowLevel: 5(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 5)Powder Snow	Blasts the foes with a snowy gust. May cause frostbite.gust. May cause freezing.
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 9)Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 9
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 9)Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
11	Fury CutterLevel: 11(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 11)Fury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 11
11		Attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
17	SwiftLevel: 17(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 17)Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 17
17	SwiftLevel: 17(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 17)Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
20	Fury SwipesLevel: 20(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 20)Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 20
20		Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
23	Iron DefenseLevel: 23(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 23)Iron Defense	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 23
23		Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
30	Iron HeadLevel: 30(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 30)Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Alolan Sandshrew · Level 30
30	Iron HeadLevel: 30(Alolan Sandshrew · Level 30)Iron Head	Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching.

TM/HM Moves (42)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	PWR60	ACC100	PP10	TM72TM72
AvalancheAvalanche	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.