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Sandslash

(サンドパン Sandpan)

General
National Dex: #028
Evolves From: Sandshrew
Evolves Into: None
Generation: Generation I
Pronunciation: math
Base Stats
HP: 160
Attack: 110
Defense: 65
Special Atk: 65
Special Def: 110
Speed: 30
Biological Details
Species: Mouse Pokémon
Type(s): Ground
Height: 3'03" (1.0 m)
Weight: 65.0 lbs. (29.5kg)
Abilities:
Pokédex Color: Yellow
Gender: 50% ♀/ 50% ♂

Sandslash (サンドパン Sandpan) is a Ground-type Pokémon and the evolved form of Sandshrew. Sandshrew can evolve into a Sandslash starting at level 22.

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[edit] Appearance

Sandslash is a tall, yellow, mammalian creature with brown spikes on its back. It has two long claws on each "hand" used for digging. Sandslash can curl up to a small size just like its pre-evolved form sandshrew, but it is of a much larger stature.

[edit] Special Abilities

[edit] Anime

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[edit] Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Yellow
It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
Gold
In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
Silver
If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day.
Crystal
Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
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.
FireRed
It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
LeafGreen
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Diamond
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Pearl
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Platinum
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.


[edit] Locations

  • Red - Trade
  • Blue - Route 23 and Cerulean Cave.
  • Yellow - Unknown Dungeon.
  • Gold - Route 26, 27, and Mt. Moon.
  • Silver - Evolve Sandshrew.
  • Crystal - Route 26 and Victory Road.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald - Evolve Sandshrew.
  • FireRed - Trade
  • LeafGreen - Route 23 and Victory Road.
  • Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum - Route 228, with LeafGreen in or out of the slot.