Pokémechanics
HeartGold & SoulSilver

#028Sandslash

Type
Species
Mouse Pokémon
Height
1.0 m
Weight
29.5 kg

Sandslash

Heartgold
In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
Soulsilver
If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.

Base stats

EVs: +2 Defense

HP75
Attack100
Defense110
Sp. Atk45
Sp. Def55
Speed65
Total450

Abilities

Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Locations

Heartgold
Walking
Johto Safari ZoneLv 15-1790%
Mt. MoonLv 1010%
Route 26Lv 2830%
Route 27Lv 305%
Soulsilver
Walking
Johto Safari ZoneLv 15-1790%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Defense Curl
Status
--
--
40
--
Raises user’s Defense by one stage.
1Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
1Scratch
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
3Defense Curl
Status
--
--
40
--
Raises user’s Defense by one stage.
7Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
9Poison Sting
Physical
15
100
35
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
13Rapid Spin
Physical
50
100
40
100
Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
15Swift
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
19Fury Swipes
Physical
18
80
15
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
21Rollout
Physical
30
90
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
22Crush Claw
Physical
75
95
10
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
28Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
33Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
40Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
45Gyro Ball
Physical
--
100
5
--
Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
52Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM01Cut
Physical
50
95
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM04Strength
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM06Rock Smash
Physical
40
100
15
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
HM08Rock Climb
Physical
90
85
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
TM01Focus Punch
Physical
150
100
20
--
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM23Iron Tail
Physical
100
75
15
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TM26Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM31Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM37Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM39Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM40Aerial Ace
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM46Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM52Focus Blast
Special
120
70
5
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM56Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM65Shadow Claw
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM71Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM74Gyro Ball
Physical
--
100
5
--
Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM76Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM80Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM84Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Headbutt
Physical
70
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Knock Off
Physical
65
100
20
--
Target drops its held item.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Rollout
Physical
30
90
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Super Fang
Physical
--
90
10
--
Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.
Swift
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet