Sandslashin Pokémon Polished Crystal

ground

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

Many people climb snowy mountains, hoping to see the icy spikes of this Pokémon glisten in the light of dawn.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Ground

Dex

#050 Johto Dex · #028 National

Abilities

Sand Veil(Primary)

Boosts evasion in a sandstorm.

Sand Veil(Secondary)

Boosts evasion in a sandstorm.

Sand Rush(Hidden)

Boosts Speed in a sandstorm.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

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

Forms

Normal,Alolan

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Sandshrew

Base form

→

Sandslash

Level up Sandshrew to Lv. 22

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How to Obtain

You can catch Sandslash common in Route 23 in the morning and day-time, common in Route 26 in the morning and day-time, and in Mount Moon 1F (uncommon) in the morning and day-time, among eight other areas. Wild ones range from level 38 to 57.

Wild Encounters (22)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Sandslash.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
SlashSlash	normal		PWR70	ACC100	PP20
SlashSlash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
3	Mud SlapLevel: 3Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
3	Mud SlapLevel: 3Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
7	RolloutLevel: 7Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
7	RolloutLevel: 7Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9Rapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP20
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
11	Pin MissileLevel: 11Pin Missile	bug	PWR25	ACC95	PP20
11	Pin MissileLevel: 11Pin Missile	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
14	MagnitudeLevel: 14Magnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
14	MagnitudeLevel: 14Magnitude	A Ground attack with random power.
17	SwiftLevel: 17Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
17	SwiftLevel: 17Swift	An attack that never misses.
20	Fury StrikesLevel: 20Fury Strikes	normal	PWR20	ACC85	PP15
20	Fury StrikesLevel: 20Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
24	Super FangLevel: 24Super Fang	normal	PWR1	ACC90	PP10
24	Super FangLevel: 24Super Fang	Cuts the foe's HP by 1/2.
28	Metal ClawLevel: 28Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
28	Metal ClawLevel: 28Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
33	DigLevel: 33Dig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
33	DigLevel: 33Dig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
38	Gyro BallLevel: 38Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
38	Gyro BallLevel: 38Gyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
43	Swords DanceLevel: 43Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
43	Swords DanceLevel: 43Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
48	SandstormLevel: 48Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
48	SandstormLevel: 48Sandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
53	EarthquakeLevel: 53Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
53	EarthquakeLevel: 53Earthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP20
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	PWR60	ACC100	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Sandslash. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×grass2×ice2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Sandslash resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

poison0.5×rock0.5×

Immunities (0×)

electric

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Sandslash, either offensively or defensively.

Sandslashin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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