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Sandslashin Pokémon Modern Emerald

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Pokemon #28

Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply.

Sandslash in Pokémon Modern Emerald

Sandslash is #28 in the Pokédex for Pokémon sandslash. This page covers its ground typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#028

Abilities

Sand Veil

Ups evasion in a sandstorm.

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

163

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

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

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How to Obtain

Sandslash isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
1	AgilityLevel: 1Agility	psychic	0	0	30
1	AgilityLevel: 1Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
6	Defense CurlLevel: 6Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
6	Defense CurlLevel: 6Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
11	Sand AttackLevel: 11Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
11	Sand AttackLevel: 11Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
17	Poison StingLevel: 17Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
17	Poison StingLevel: 17Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
22	Crush ClawLevel: 22Crush Claw	normal	75	95	10
22	Crush ClawLevel: 22Crush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	normal	70	100	20
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
28	Shadow ClawLevel: 28Shadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15
28	Shadow ClawLevel: 28Shadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
33	SwiftLevel: 33Swift	normal	60	0	20
33	SwiftLevel: 33Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
42	Fury SwipesLevel: 42Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
42	Fury SwipesLevel: 42Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
45	Focus BlastLevel: 45Focus Blast	fighting	120	70	5
45	Focus BlastLevel: 45Focus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
52	Sand TombLevel: 52Sand Tomb	ground	35	95	15
52	Sand TombLevel: 52Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.
62	SandstormLevel: 62Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
62	SandstormLevel: 62Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

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TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	70	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	60	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	80	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	60	95	15	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	50	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
CutCut	grass	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	40	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.