Pokémechanics
Scarlet & Violet

#028Sandslash

Sandslash as it appears in Scarlet & VioletShiny Sandslash as it appears in Scarlet & Violet
Species
Mouse Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
90
Growth
Medium
Height
1.0 m
Weight
29.5 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

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.
Sand Rush (hidden)
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Locations

PokéAPI has no location data for Scarlet & Violet yet.

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Crush Claw
Physical
75
95
10
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Defense Curl
Status
--
--
40
--
Raises user’s Defense by one stage.
1Poison Sting
Physical
15
100
35
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
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.
9Rollout
Physical
30
90
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
12Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
15Rapid Spin
Physical
50
100
40
100
Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
18Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
21Swift
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
26Fury Swipes
Physical
18
80
15
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
31Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
36Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
41Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
46Gyro Ball
Physical
--
100
5
--
Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
51Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
56Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
61Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Counter
Physical
--
100
20
--
Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
Flail
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Hone Claws
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.
Metal Claw
Physical
50
95
35
10
Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Night Slash
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM01Take Down
Physical
90
85
20
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
TM04Agility
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
TM05Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM07Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM102Gunk Shot
Physical
120
80
5
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM103Substitute
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.
TM105X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM106Drill Run
Physical
80
95
10
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM116Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
TM12Low Kick
Physical
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM128Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
TM133Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM149Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM150Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM152Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM158Focus Blast
Special
120
70
5
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM163Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM171Tera Blast
Special
80
100
10
--
TM176Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
TM179Smack Down
Physical
50
100
15
100
Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
TM18Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM180Gyro Ball
Physical
--
100
5
--
Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
TM181Knock Off
Physical
65
100
20
--
Target drops its held item.
TM183Super Fang
Physical
--
90
10
--
Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.
TM186High Horsepower
Physical
95
95
10
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM192Focus Punch
Physical
150
100
20
--
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
TM204Double-Edge
Physical
120
100
15
--
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
TM205Endeavor
Physical
--
100
5
--
Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.
TM215Scorching Sands
Special
70
100
10
30
Has a chance to burn the target.
TM221Throat Chop
Physical
80
100
15
100
Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
TM224Curse
Status
--
--
10
--
Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
TM25Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM27Aerial Ace
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM28Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM31Metal Claw
Physical
50
95
35
10
Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.
TM32Swift
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM35Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM36Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM43Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM47Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM49Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM51Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM55Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM57False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM58Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM61Shadow Claw
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM66Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM70Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM84Stomping Tantrum
Physical
75
100
10
--
Has double power if the user’s last move failed.
TM85Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM86Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM88Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM90Spikes
Status
--
--
20
--
Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
TM95Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

Other generations

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