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'''Sandslash''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンドパン''' ''Sandpan'') is a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.  
'''Sandslash''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンドパン''' ''Sandpan'') is a {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Sandshrew}} starting at [[level]] 22.
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Sandshrew}} starting at [[level]] 22.
In [[Alola]], Sandslash has a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Steel}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Alolan Sandshrew when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]. These Sandslash can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
Sandslash is a bipedal, ground dwelling {{wp|pangolin|pholidote}} Pokémon. Although Sandslash is usually bipedal, it can run on all fours. Its body is mostly covered in sharp, brown quills formed from its tough, dry hide. It has two large claws on its paws and feet. These claws are its primary weapons, and are used for slashing. They can also be used for burrowing. Its claws and spikes can both break off and are shed regularly, but grow back quickly. It can curl into a large ball to protect its white underbelly. In this position, it can roll to attack or escape, and protect itself from heatstroke. Sandslash is also adept at climbing trees, and is prone to ambush its enemies from above. Sandslash can mostly be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|deserts}} and grasslands.
Sandslash is a bipedal, ground-dwelling {{wp|pangolin|pholidote}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Although Sandslash is usually bipedal, it can run on all fours. Most of its underside is light yellow with a white underbelly. It has a narrow muzzle, almond-shaped blue eyes, and a thick tail. Its back is mostly covered in sharp, brown quills formed from its tough, dry hide. It has two large claws on its paws and feet. These claws are its primary weapons and are used for slashing, but can also be used for burrowing. Its claws and spikes can both break off, but they grow back quickly and are shed regularly. Sandslash's broken parts can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields. The claws can become harder and smoother if it lives in drier areas.


==In the anime==
Sandslash can curl into a large ball, which allows it to roll to attack or escape, protect itself from heatstroke, and guard its belly. Sandslash is also adept at climbing trees and is prone to ambush its enemies from above. It also climbs trees to rest during the night, and to slash [[Berry|Berries]] to feed the {{p|Sandshrew}} waiting below. Sandslash can mostly be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|deserts}}.
[[File:Jenaro Sandslash.png|thumb|right|250px|Sandslash in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
A Sandslash owned by [[Corey]] was one of the Pokémon captured and cloned by {{an|Mewtwo}} in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. When {{TRT}} saw it being cloned, it was mistaken for its pre-evolution, Sandshrew. The Sandslash clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.


In ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting]]'', a Pokémon Trainer named [[Koji]] informed {{Ash}} about a place that was good for catching {{p|Cyndaquil}}. After Ash captured a Cyndaquil, the Trainer challenged Ash to a 1-on-1 Pokémon battle to determine who would keep the Cyndaquil. Koji used a Sandslash against [[Ash's Quilava|Ash's Cyndaquil]] and lost.
===Forms===
Sandslash has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash.


In ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', several Sandslash helped dig a new lake for the {{type|Grass}} Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Sandslash has an icy blue hide and steel quills covered in ice. These quills stand taller than a regular Sandslash's quills and resemble icicles. Unlike its Kantonian variant, Alolan Sandslash is rarely seen curling up into a ball, perhaps made difficult by its thick hide and icy spine. Instead, this Pokémon uses its hide for camouflage in the snow while leaving only its spines exposed. Its body emits cold air, which sharpens its quills. Its forepaws are larger than its counterpart, and its claws are longer, thinner, and hooked at the tips. Formerly used for climbing trees, they now allow it to scale icebergs without even slipping.


In ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', Sandslash was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Zangoose}}. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]]. Team Razor Wind overheard that [[Team Poképals]] were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a {{p|Gabite}} Scale for an ailing {{p|Shinx}}, and decided to attempt beating [[Team Poképals]]. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite beat them up. It reappeared alongside its team in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.
Despite the weight of its ice-covered body, Alolan Sandslash can move swiftly by carving a path in the snow with its claws. It can move faster than any other Pokémon while in the snowy mountains. This Pokémon tends to live in the deeper parts of snowy mountains, where climbing is forbidden. However, the sprays of snow it kicks up are popular shots for photographers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911115757/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-sandslash/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Sandslash]</ref> People also climb up the mountains it lives in, to see Sandslash's icy spikes sparkle during the light of dawn. Stabs from Alolan Sandslash's spikes can cause both deep wounds and severe frostbite. They can also be found in the [[Polar Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated.


===Minor appearances===
<gallery>
Sandslash first appeared in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''.
Alolan Sandslash SM concept art.jpg|Alolan Sandslash's ice-covered steel quills and distinctive claws
Sandslash Ice Ball.png|Alolan Sandslash curled up in a ball, only shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
</gallery>


A Sandslash appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' as one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.
===Evolution===
Sandslash evolves from {{p|Sandshrew}}.


A Sandslash appeared in ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]''. It was stuck between the rocky body segments of [[Bruno's Onix|a giant Onix]] and causing so much pain that the Rock Snake Pokémon rampaged until [[Bruno]] freed it.
{{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash evolves from Alolan Sandshrew.


A Sandslash owned by an [[Indigo League]] Trainer appeared in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]''.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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Sandslash also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
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'''Sandslash'''
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A Sandslash appeared in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''.
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'''Alolan Sandslash'''
A Sandslash belonging to an unnamed Trainer appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
{{Evobox-2
 
|type1=Ice
A Sandslash was part of the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.
|type2=Steel
 
|pictype=sprite
[[Pietra]] used her Sandslash for her digging project in ''[[EP204|Right on, Rhydon!]]''.
|no1=0027Sandshrew-Alola
 
|name1=Sandshrew
A Sandslash also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
|form1=Alolan Form
 
|type1-1=Ice
A Sandslash was seen in the wild in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
|type2-1=Steel
 
|evo1=
A Sandslash appeared in [[Nurse Joy]]'s poem in ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]''.
|no2=0028Sandslash-Alola
 
|name2=Sandslash
A Sandslash made a brief cameo along with a {{p|Sandshrew}} in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
|form2=Alolan Form
 
|type1-2=Ice
Sandslash also made a cameo in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' as a Pokémon belonging to {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}.
|type2-2=Steel}}
 
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A Sandslash appeared in the opening ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
</div>
 
In ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'' a Sandslash was under the ownership of a boy Trainer battling [[Jessie]] for a "[[Badge]]." It lost to Jessie's (then) {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}.
 
Multiple Sandslash made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
 
A group of Sandslash also appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP071|Sandslash|Ash's Pokédex|Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Sandshrew}}. It attacks opponents with the quills on its back.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP008|Sandslash|Dawn's Pokédex|Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. When it runs at full speed, it sends up a {{m|Sand-Attack|thick cloud of sand}} in order to {{a|Sand Veil|hide itself}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Sandslash PM.png|thumb|150px|Sandslash in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Sandslash's most predominant appearance was in ''[[PS145|When Sandslash Gets Rowdy]]''. While trying to find out their location, {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} are attacked by a swarm of spiky balls, which are revealed to be Sandslash fleeing from the wrath of {{p|Lugia}}.
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} used Sandslash in his hair salon.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Sandslash (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
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===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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|yellowdex=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
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|golddex=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
|}
|silverdex=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
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|crystaldex=Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=049}}
|stadium2dex=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
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|rubydex=Sandslash'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.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
|sapphiredex=Sandslash 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.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.}}
|emeralddex=It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
|firereddex=It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
|}
|leafgreendex=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
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|dpptdex=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=113|reg2=Kanto|num2=028}}
|heartgolddex=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Sandslash'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.}}
|soulsilverdex=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Sandslash 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.}}
|bwdex=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply.}}
|b2w2dex=The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.}}
|xdex=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=049}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=114|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=098|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn|num2=118}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=Sandslash'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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Sandslash 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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=252|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=329|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=028}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Although they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Thanks to its thick claws, it's good at climbing trees. There are plenty of Sandslash that park themselves in trees and go right to sleep.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Fleeing a volcanic eruption, it settled on a snowy mountain. As it races through the snowfields, it sends up a spray of snow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It runs across snow-covered plains at high speeds. It developed thick, sharp claws to plow through the snow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can climb right up an iceberg without slipping.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This is Sandslash's form after adaptation to a frigid environment. The cold air emitted by its body sharpens its icy spikes.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Isle of Armor|num1=169|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon's spikes feel when touched.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Many people climb snowy mountains, hoping to see the icy spikes of these Pokémon glistening in the light of dawn.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=117|reg3=Blueberry|num3=156}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Sandslash}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon’s steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can run right up an iceberg without slipping.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Sandslash SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Sandslash-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
|-
| Sandslash in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Alolan Sandslash in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{ground color light}}; background:#{{ground color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Sandslash SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{ice color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Sandslash SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Sandslash in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
| Alolan Sandslash in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 668]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#14th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(14th release; '''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Sandslash Appears]]'' <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Sandshrew}} <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Costume event]] (''[[Super Tour Guide Rosa]]''): {{sync|Naomi|Sandslash|Sightseer}} <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Steven|Sandslash|Summer 2020}} <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=ground
====Sandslash====
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
|lg1=Soft Sand|lg1type=Type-enhancing item|lg1rar=5
 
|dppt1=Quick Claw|dppt1type=In-battle effect item|dppt1rar=5
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ground}}
|hgss1=Quick Claw|hgss1type=In-battle effect item|hgss1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
|bw1=Quick Claw|bw1type=In-battle effect item|bw1rar=5
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|b2w21=Quick Claw|b2w21type=In-battle effect item|b2w21rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|xy1=Quick Claw|xy1type=In-battle effect item|xy1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|FireRed|LeafGreen|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{FireRed color}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Soft Sand|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Quick Claw|5|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Grip Claw|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{Brilliant Diamond color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
=====Sandslash=====
HP=75 |
{{Stats
Attack=100 |
|type=Ground
Defense=110 |
|HP=75
SpAtk=45 |
|Attack=100
SpDef=55 |
|Defense=110
Special=55 |
|SpAtk=45
Speed=65 |
|SpDef=55
type=Ground }}
|Speed=65
|Special=55
}}
 
=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Steel
|HP=75
|Attack=100
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=25
|SpDef=65
|Speed=65
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
====Sandslash====
type1=ground|
{{TypeEffectiveness
Normal=100 |
|type1=Ground
Fighting=100 |
|Normal=100
Flying=100 |
|Fighting=100
Poison=50 |
|Flying=100
Ground=100 |
|Poison=50
Rock=50 |
|Ground=100
Bug=100 |
|Rock=50
Ghost=100 |
|Bug=100
Steel=100 |
|Ghost=100
Fire=100 |
|Steel=100
Water=200 |
|Fire=100
Grass=200 |
|Water=200
Electric=0 |
|Grass=200
Psychic=100 |
|Electric=0
Ice=200 |
|Psychic=100
Dragon=100 |
|Ice=200
Dark=100 |
|Dragon=100
Fairy=100 |
|Dark=100
notes=yes|
|Fairy=100
ground=yes|
|notes=yes
newelectric=1}}
|ground=yes
|newelectric=1
}}
 
====Alolan Sandslash====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|type2=Steel
|Normal=50
|Fighting=400
|Flying=50
|Poison=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=400
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=25
|Dragon=50
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=1
}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
=====Sandslash=====
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|3|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|5|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|7|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|9|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|11|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|14|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|17|Magnitude|Ground|Physical|&mdash;|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|20|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|26|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|22|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|23|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|26|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|30|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|34|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|51|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{Learnlist/level6|42|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|61|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|46|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
 
=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
 
====By [[TM]]====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/tmh|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|2}}
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|660|Diggersby}}|Rototiller|Ground|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052-Galar|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0215-Hisui|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052-Galar|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0968|Orthworm}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052-Alola|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053-Alola|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|2}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Sandslash|ground|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052-Galar|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0215-Hisui|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052-Alola|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053-Alola|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Sandslash|ground|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
=====Sandslash=====
{{Learnlist/prevo5|027|Sandslash|d||||Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||BW}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
 
=====Alolan Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
 
====Special moves====
=====Sandslash=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Reveler's Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
====Sandslash====
type=ground |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground}}
ndex=028 |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
pinball=Evolve |
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
pinballrs=Evolve |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Ground|ndex=028|rarity=Rare}}
Trozei=yes |
|-
rarity=Rare |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
Dungeon=yes |
|body=1
body=1 |
|rate=Evolve
rate=Evolve |
|area=Furnace Desert
area=Furnace Desert |
|P1=Let me take them on with the spikes on my back and my big claws!
P1=Let me take them on with the spikes on my back and my big claws! |
|P2=Uh-oh, not good. My health is down to half.
P2=Uh-oh, not good. My health is down to half. |
|P3=I'm beat... I don't have the energy to shake my spikes...
P3=I'm beat... I don't have the energy to shake my spikes... |
|PL=There! I leveled! My claws are even sharper!}}
PL=There! I leveled! My claws are even sharper! |
|-
Dungeon2=yes |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
body2=1 |
|body=1
rate2=0.5 |
|rate=0.5
iq=D |
|IQ=D
Ranger2=yes |
}}
group2=Ground |
|-
assist2=Ground |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
field2=Tunnel |
|coset=3
field2power=1 |
|conto={{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Onix}}
browser2=It hurls lumps of sand to attack. |
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from {{p|Sandshrew}} in [[Sahra Town]] to Sandslash in [[Noe Town]]
Ranger3=yes |
|P1=My name is Sandslash! My moves can cut you in a flash! I belong to [[Team#Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky|Team Razor Wind]]!
group3=Ground |
|P2=Oh no! My spikes can't take it for long...
assist3=Ground |
}}
field3=Cut |
|-
field3power=3 |
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ground
browser3=It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused. |
|group=Ground
rumble=yes|
|assist=Ground
rumbleattack=3|
|field=Tunnel
rumbledefense=3|
|fieldpower=1
rumblespeed=3|
|num=195
rumble2=yes|
|browser=It hurls lumps of sand to attack.
rumble2attack=3|
}}
rumble2defense=3|
|-
rumble2speed=3|
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ground
|group=Ground
|assist=Ground
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|num=181
|pastnum=011
|browser=It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ground
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|walk=1.58
|hp=54
|attack=77
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028|num=681
|min=60
|max=111
|raisemaxlevel=7
|skill=Counterattack
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
|swapper=Sand Sport
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=028
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Sandshrew
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=182
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Night Slash}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Sandshrew Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}


===Evolution===
====Alolan Sandslash====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A|stype=Ice|num=681
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Ice Dance
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by Ice types in the combo.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A
|walk=1.58
|hp=54
|attack=77
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Sandshrew
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=177
|defense=195
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Sandshrew Community Day}}
|special={{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Drill Run}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=028A|pdex=164
|dex=Thanks to its huge claws, this Pokémon can move through snow as though it were swimming. The ice spikes on its back are even sharper than its claws, and they protect it from just about anything.}}
|}
 
===Evolution data===
====Sandslash====
{{Evobox-2
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ground
|type1=Ground
|pictype=art
|pictype=art
|no1=027
|no1=0027
|name1=Sandshrew
|name1=Sandshrew
|type1-1=Ground
|type1-1=Ground
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 22}}
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 22}}
|no2=028
|no2=0028
|name2=Sandslash
|name2=Sandslash
|type1-2=Ground}}
|type1-2=Ground}}
====Alolan Sandslash====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|type2=Steel
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0027Sandshrew-Alola
|name1=Sandshrew
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Steel
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0028Sandslash-Alola
|name2=Sandslash
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Steel}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground}}
type=ground|
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gen=1|
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=028}}
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{{Spritebox/3|ndex=028}}
ndex=028|
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=028}}
name=Sandslash|
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=028}}
}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=028|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=028|form1=A|crop=85|PEcrop=176}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0028|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|028|Sandslash}}
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Sandslash.png|thumb|250px|Sandslash in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Mount Lanakila Sandslash.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Sandslash in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
====Major appearances====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Corey]]'s Sandslash was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. When {{TRT}} saw it being cloned, it was mistaken for its pre-evolved form, Sandshrew. The Sandslash clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Corey's Sandslash reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where it played the same role.
 
In ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting]]'', [[Koji]] used a Sandslash in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} to determine who would keep a {{AP|Cyndaquil}}. Despite its exceptional power and agility, Sandslash ultimately lost to Cyndaquil.
 
In ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', three Sandslash helped dig a new lake for the {{type|Grass}} Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', a Sandslash was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Zangoose}}. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of [[Wigglytuff's Guild]]. Team Razor Wind overheard that [[Team Poképals]] were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a {{p|Gabite}} Scale for an ailing {{p|Shinx}}, and decided to attempt beating [[Team Poképals]]. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite beat them up. It reappeared alongside its team in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.
 
In ''[[SM080|Not Caving Under Pressure!]]'', an Alolan Sandslash evolved from an Alolan Sandshrew after touching an [[Ice Stone]]. It gave {{an|Lillie}} an [[Icium Z]] as thanks for helping it battle a {{p|Tyranitar}} that was threatening a home it shared with several other Alolan Sandshrew at [[Mount Lanakila]].
 
In ''[[JN052|How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?]]'', [[James]] pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Sandslash}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] to battle Ash and [[Goh]], only for it to be defeated by Goh's newly caught {{p|Dugtrio}}.
 
====Minor appearances====
Sandslash debuted in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', where many of them were at the Laramie Ranch. One was later seen among the Pokémon participating in the [[Big P Pokémon Race]].
 
In ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', an injured Sandslash was brought to the clinic.
 
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Sandslash was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].
 
In ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]'', a Sandslash was stuck between the rocky body segments of [[Bruno's Onix|a giant Onix]] and causing so much pain that the Rock Snake Pokémon rampaged until [[Bruno]] freed it.
 
In ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Sandslash competed in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
 
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Sandslash sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Sandslash appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Sandslash was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].
 
In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Sandslash was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].
 
In ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon!]]'', [[Pietra]] uses a Sandslash for her digging project.
 
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.
 
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver...Away!]]'', under the ownership of [[Jenaro]].
 
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
 
In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', a Sandslash appeared in [[Nurse Joy]]'s poem.
 
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[AG023|Gone Corphishin']]''.
 
A Sandslash made a brief cameo in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
 
In ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', [[Noland]]'s Sandslash was among the Pokémon residing at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}.
 
A Sandslash appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
 
In ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', a male Trainer used a Sandslash to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} while it was under Jessie's command.
 
A Sandslash made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
 
Multiple Sandslash made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
 
In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', {{an|Barry}} encountered multiple Sandslash in [[Xatu's Forest]].
 
A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.
 
In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', a Sandslash was a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].
 
A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.
 
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
 
In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Sandslash participated in the effort to put out a fire.
 
In ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}'s Sandslash battled [[Hala]] and his {{p|Makuhita}} in a flashback, but was defeated.
 
In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Sandslash competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}.
 
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[JN141|A Squad's Worth of Passion!]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP071|Sandslash|Ash's Pokédex|Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Sandshrew}}. It attacks opponents with the quills on its back.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP008|Sandslash|Dawn's Pokédex|Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. When it runs at full speed, it sends up a thick cloud of sand in order to hide itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Sandshrew Sandslash PO.png|thumb|250px|Sandslash in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Sandslash was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.
 
A Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Youngster}}. It was used to challenge {{ga|Green}} to a battle and lost almost immediately.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Sandslash PM.png|thumb|150px|Sandslash in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Similar to her [[Pokémon the Series|TV]] counterpart, [[Pietra]] owns a Sandslash. It appeared in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]''.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
Sandslash debuted in ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'', where it and a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Weezing}} appeared behind {{adv|Bill}}, still showing the ecology in [[Viridian Forest]] hasn't changed back to normal in two years.
 
In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Sandslash appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explains that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s should only have six Pokémon with them.
 
Sandslash's most predominant appearance was in ''[[PS145|Sandslash Surprise]]''. While trying to find out their location, {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} are attacked by a swarm of spiky balls, which are revealed to be Sandslash fleeing from the wrath of {{p|Lugia}}.
 
A Sandslash was seen as one of the Pokémon used by [[Team Magma]], which first appeared in ''[[PS219|What Would You Do for a Whismur?]]''.
 
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]''.
 
A Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]''.
 
Two {{rf|Alolan}} Sandslash debuted in the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}<!--[[PASM32]]-->, where it was seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to own a Sandslash in ''[[PM077|Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!]]'', where he used it in his hair salon.


====Other sprites====
==In the TCG==
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{{main|Sandslash (TCG)}}
|-
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|-
| Crystal back
| FireRed/LeafGreen back
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Alolan Sandslash and its Alolan pre-evolved form.
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Sandslash's original name was "Sandstorm".
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Sandslash's original name was "Sandstorm".
*{{p|Sandshrew}} and Sandslash share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Raichu}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.  
* Sandslash and its pre-evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].


===Origin===
===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Sandshrew and Sandslash}}
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Sandshrew and Sandslash}}
Sandslash shares various physical traits with the {{wp|pangolin}}. It also draws from hedgehogs, porcupines, and echidnas due to its coloration and having spikes instead of scales. Both {{p|Sandshrew}} and Sandslash are mentioned to have poisonous claws, similar to how some species of the {{wp|shrew}} are poisonous.
Sandslash shares various physical traits with the {{wp|pangolin}}. It also draws from {{wp|hedgehog}}s, {{wp|porcupine}}s, and {{wp|echidna}}s due to its coloration and having spikes instead of scales. Both Sandshrew and Sandslash are mentioned to have poisonous claws, similar to how some species of the {{wp|shrew}} are venomous.
 
Alolan Sandslash's hooked claws combined with its ability to ice climb seem to be inspired by {{wp|ice axe}}s.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Sandslash is a combination of ''sand'' and ''slash'', referring to its long claws.
Sandslash may be a combination of ''sand'' and ''slash''.


Sandpan may be a combination of ''sand'' and ''{{wp|pangolin}}''.
Sandpan may be a combination of ''sand'' and ''{{wp|pangolin}}''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=ground|type2=ground
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Ground
|ja=サンドパン ''Sandpan''|jameaning=From "sand" and "pangolin"
|ja=サンドパン ''Sandpan''|jameaning=From ''sand'' and ''pangolin''
|fr=Sablaireau|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sable|sand}}'' and ''{{tt|blaireau|badger}}''
|fr=Sablaireau|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|sable|sand}}'' and ''{{tt|blaireau|badger}}''
|es=Sandslash|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Sandslash|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sandamer|demeaning=From ''Sand''
|de=Sandamer|demeaning=From ''sand'', ''armadillo'', and the proverb ''{{tt|Wie Sand am Meer|like sand on the beach}}''
|it=Sandslash|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Sandslash|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=고지 ''Goji''|komeaning=From {{tt|고슴도치 ''goseumdochi''|hedgehog}} and {{tt|두더지 ''dudeoji''|mole}}
|ko=고지 ''Koji''|komeaning=From {{tt|고슴도치 ''goseumdochi''|hedgehog}} and {{tt|두더지 ''dudeoji''|mole}}
|zh_yue=穿山王 ''Chyūnsāanwohng''|zh_yuemeaning=A portmanteau of {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王|king}}. Literally "King of going through mountains"
|zh_cmn=穿山王 ''Chuānshānwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲 ''chuānshānshǔjiǎ''|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_cmn=穿山王 ''Chuānshānwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=A portmanteau of {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王|king}}. Literally "King of going through mountains"
|zh_yue=穿山王 ''Chyūnsāanwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲 ''chyūnsāangaap''|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|he=סנדסלאש ''Sendslash''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=सैंडस्लैश ''Sandslash''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Žvyrius|ltmeaning=Translation of English name
|ru=Сэндслэш ''Sendslesh''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แซนด์แพน ''Saenphaen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}


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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
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==External links==
==References==
 
==Notes==
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==External links==
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