#0028Generation II
Sandslash
GROUND
Mouse Pokémon
Normal
Shiny
Back
Back ShinySprites
| Height | 1.0 m |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
| Category | Mouse Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 90 |
| Growth | Medium |
| Gender | M 50% / F 50% |
| Egg Groups | Ground |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP75
ATK100
DEF110
SpA45
SpD55
SPE65
Total 450
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon GoldIn an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
Pokemon SilverIf it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
Pokemon CrystalAdept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raises user’s Defense by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 40 | — |
| 1 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | GROUND | Status | GROUNDStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 35 | — |
| 17 | Has a chance to poison the target. | POISON | Physical | POISONPhysical | 15 | 100% | 35 | 30% |
| 24 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| 33 | Never misses. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 60 | — | 20 | — |
| 42 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 18 | 80% | 15 | — |
| 52 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | ROCK | Status | ROCKStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 50 | 95% | 30 | — |
| HM04 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM01 | Has a chance to confuse the target. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 100 | 50% | 5 | 100% |
| TM02 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM03 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | UNKNOWN | Status | UNKNOWNStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM04 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 30 | 90% | 20 | — |
| TM06 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | POISON | Status | POISONStatus | — | 85% | 10 | — |
| TM08 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 20 | 100% | 15 | 50% |
| TM10 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 1 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM11 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | FIRE | Status | FIREStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM13 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM15 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 150 | 90% | 5 | — |
| TM17 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM20 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM21 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM23 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | STEEL | Physical | STEELPhysical | 100 | 75% | 15 | 30% |
| TM26 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 100 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM27 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM28 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 60 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM31 | Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 20 | 100% | 10 | 100% |
| TM32 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TM34 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 90% | 15 | — |
| TM35 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM37 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | ROCK | Status | ROCKStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM39 | Never misses. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 60 | — | 20 | — |
| TM40 | Raises user’s Defense by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 40 | — |
| TM43 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | FIGHTING | Status | FIGHTINGStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM44 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM45 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM46 | Takes the target’s item. | DARK | Special | DARKSpecial | 40 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM49 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 10 | 95% | 20 | — |
Locations
Pokemon GoldKanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, Mt Moon 1FAvailable ▾
Pokemon SilverEvolve from SandshrewObtainable
Pokemon CrystalKanto Route 26, Kanto Victory Road 1 1F, Kanto Victory Road 1 2F, Kanto Victory Road 1 3FAvailable ▾