Base Stats
HP75
ATK100
DEF110
SpA45
SpD55
SPE65
Total 450
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.
Sand RushHidden
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon XIf it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
Pokemon YCurls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Pokemon Omega RubySandslash’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.
Pokemon Alpha SapphireSandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.

Moves

Move Tutor (OR / AS)
MoveTypeCatType/CatPwrAccPPEff %
Takes the target’s item.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
60100%25
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
GROUND
Special
GROUNDSpecial
90100%1010%
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
FIGHTING
Physical
FIGHTINGPhysical
150100%20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
STEEL
Physical
STEELPhysical
10075%1530%
Target drops its held item.
DARK
Physical
DARKPhysical
65100%20
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
NORMAL
Special
NORMALSpecial
50100%1530%
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
ROCK
Status
ROCKStatus
20
Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
90%10
Locations
Pokemon XKalos Route 18, Terminus Cave 1F, Terminus Cave B1F Left, Terminus Cave B1F Right...Available ▾
Pokemon YKalos Route 18, Terminus Cave 1F, Terminus Cave B1F Left, Terminus Cave B1F Right...Available ▾
Pokemon Omega RubyEvolve from SandshrewObtainable
Pokemon Alpha SapphireEvolve from SandshrewObtainable