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==Biology==
==Biology==
Sandslash is a bipedal, ground dwelling {{wp|pangolin|pholidote}} Pokémon. 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. 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}}.
Sandslash is a bipedal, ground dwelling {{wp|pangolin|pholidote}} Pokémon. 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 and are shed regularly, but grow back quickly. It 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. Sandslash can mostly be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|deserts}}.


In the Alola region, Sandslash has an icy blue hide and quills covered in ice. These quills stand taller than a regular Sandslash's quills, and resemble icicles. This Pokémon uses its hide for camouflage in the snow, while leaving only its spines exposed. Its forepaws are larger than its counterpart, and its claws are longer, thinner, and hooked at the tips. Despite the weight of its ice-covered body, Alolan Sandslash is able to move swiftly by carving a path in the snow with its claws. 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>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-sandslash/ Pokémon Sun and Moon]</ref>
In the Alola region, Sandslash has an icy blue hide and quills covered in ice. These quills stand taller than a regular Sandslash's quills and resemble icicles. This Pokémon uses its hide for camouflage in the snow, while leaving only its spines exposed. Its body emmits 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 scale an iceberg. Despite the weight of its ice-covered body, Alolan Sandslash is able to move swiftly by carving a path in the snow with its claws. 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>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-sandslash/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Sandslash]</ref>


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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A Sandslash appeared in ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver...Away!]]'', under the ownership of [[Jenaro]].
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver...Away!]]'', under the ownership of [[Jenaro]].


A Sandslash was seen in the wild in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.


A Sandslash appeared in [[Nurse Joy]]'s poem in ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]''.
A Sandslash appeared in [[Nurse Joy]]'s poem in ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]''.
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A Sandslash appeared in ''[[AG023|Gone Corphishin']]''.
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[AG023|Gone Corphishin']]''.


A Sandslash made a brief cameo along with a {{p|Sandshrew}} in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
A Sandslash made a brief cameo in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.


A Sandslash made a cameo in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', under the ownership of {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}. It was among the Pokémon residing at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Factory}}.
A Sandslash made a cameo in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', under the ownership of {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}. It 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]]''.
A Sandslash appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.


A Sandslash appeared in ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', under the ownership of a male Trainer. It was used to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} under Jessie's command.
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', under the ownership of a male Trainer. It was used to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} 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]]''.
Multiple Sandslash made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
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A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', during a flashback.
A Trainer's Sandslash appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', during a flashback.


A Sandslash appeared in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'' as a silhouette that {{Rotom}} brought up.
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.


A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', where it participated in the effort to put out a fire.
 
An Alolan Sandslash appeared in ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', under the ownership of an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}. It battled [[Hala]] and his {{p|Makuhita}} in a flashback, but was defeated.


A Sandslash appeared in ''[[M20|The Power of Us]]'', where it participated in the effort to put out a fire.
A Trainer's Alolan Sandslash appeared in [[SM129]], where it competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}.


====Pokédex entries====
====Pokédex entries====
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[[File:Giovanni Sandslash PM.png|thumb|150px|Sandslash in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
[[File:Giovanni Sandslash PM.png|thumb|150px|Sandslash in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Sandslash first appeared in ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'' where a wild Sandslash and Weezing appeared behind Bill still showing the ecology in [[Viridian Forest]] hasn't changed back to normal in two years.
Sandslash debuted in ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'', where it and a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Weezing}} appeared behind [[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 where it was one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explains that trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
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}}.
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}}.


Sandslash was also seen as one of the Pokémon used by [[Team Magma]], which first appeared in ''[[PS219|What Would You Do for a Whismur?]]''.
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 ''[[PAXY30|Pinsir Changes]]''.
A Sandslash appeared in ''[[PAXY30|Pinsir Changes]]''.
A Sandslash appeared in a flashback in ''[[PAXY34|Charizard Transforms]]''.
Two [[Regional variant|Alolan]] Sandslash debuted in the {{chap|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}<!--[[PASM32]]-->, where it was seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
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====Sandslash====
====Sandslash====
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{{Dex/Header|type=Ground}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=049}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
{{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.}}
{{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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=113|reg2=Kanto|num2=028}}
{{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.}}
{{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.}}
{{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.}}
{{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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{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/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=HeartGold|entry=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=114|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}
{{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|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.}}
{{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|gen=VI}}
{{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=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|entry=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|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|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=252|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=329|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|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=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=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.}}
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{{Dex/Header|type=Ice|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Ice|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=252|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=329|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=028}}
{{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=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=Moon|entry=This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.}}
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======Sandslash======
======Sandslash======
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Sandslash|Ground|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
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{{learnlist/level7|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|3|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|3|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|5|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|5|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35}}
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======Alolan Sandslash======
======Alolan Sandslash======
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
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{{learnlist/level7|1|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|30|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|30|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Sandslash|Ice|Steel|7}}


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|browser=It hurls lumps of sand to attack.
|browser=It hurls lumps of sand to attack.
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|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|fieldpower=3
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|browser=It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
|browser=It triggers tremors and opens fissures that make Pokémon Paused.
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|hatch=N/A
|hatch=N/A
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|stamina=150
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|buddy=3
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|evolution=N/A
|stamina=150
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|attack=177
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===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 poisonous.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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|it=Sandslash|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Sandslash|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=고지 ''Koji''|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_yue=穿山王 ''Chyūnsāanwòhng''|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=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=A portmanteau of {{wp|Pangolin|{{tt|穿山甲|pangolin}}}} and {{tt|王|king}}. Literally "King of going through mountains"
|he=סנדסלאש ''Sendslash''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=सॅंडस्लाश ''Sandslash''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=सॅंडस्लाश ''Sandslash''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Žvyrius|ltmeaning=Translation of English name
|lt=Žvyrius|ltmeaning=Translation of English name
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