Forest of Focus
100%- Method
- Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
- Level Range
- Lv. 26
- Conditions
- During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
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POKÉDEX No. #028
Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Weak to
Water
Grass
Ice
Height1.0 m
Weight29.5 kg
AbilitiesSand Veil
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack100184–328
- Defense110202–350
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed65121–251
Total450
/ 720
BST450
53 percentile (1025)+42 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Color
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Sandshrew#27Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #28 |
| Blueberry | #156 |
| Hoenn | #113 |
| Isle Of Armor | #169 |
| Kalos Mountain | #98 |
| Kanto | #28 |
| Kitakami | #117 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #28 |
| Original Alola | #252 |
| Original Johto | #49 |
| Original Ulaula | #124 |
| Updated Alola | #329 |
| Updated Hoenn | #118 |
| Updated Johto | #49 |
| Updated Ulaula | #150 |
| Updated Unova | #114 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
158
EV Yield
+2 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Quick Claw
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Soft Sand
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Firered, Leafgreen
Grip Claw
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon
Evolution Chain
→
Level 22, Use Ice Stone
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Sandslash
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
Offensive Coverage
Sandslash's Ground typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Sandslash's 450 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Defense (110) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 45 means careful positioning matters.
Its Ground typing leaves Sandslash with 3 weaknesses against 2 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 90 puts Sandslash in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
29.5 kg
TypeGround
Abilities
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
90
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Sandslash?
Sandslash is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Sandslash's weaknesses?
Sandslash takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Sandslash evolve?
Sandslash is the final form of the Sandshrew → Sandslash evolution line.
What are Sandslash's base stats?
Sandslash has a base stat total of 450: HP 75, Attack 100, Defense 110, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 55, Speed 65. Its highest stat is Defense (110).
