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|jname=サンドパン Sandopan
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weight=<span class="explain" title="29.5kg">65.0 lbs</span>|
  
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'''Sandslash''' (サンドパン ''Sandpan'') is a {{Type|Ground}}-type Pokémon and the evolved form of [[Sandshrew]]. Sandshrew can evolve into a Sandslash starting at level 22.
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'''Sandslash''' (Japanese: '''サンドパン''' ''Sandopan'') is a {{Type|Ground}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
   
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==Appearance==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
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Sandslash is a tall, yellow, mammalian creature with brown spikes on its back. It has two very long claws on each "hand" used for digging and battling. Sandslash can curl up to a small size just like its pre-evolved form Sandshrew, but it is of a much larger stature. It has big claws that it uses in battle.
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Sandslash is a tall, yellow, mammalian creature with brown spikes on its back. It has two very long claws on each "hand" used for digging and battling. Sandslash can curl up to a small size just like its pre-evolved form Sandshrew, but it is of a much larger stature which enhances its defense.
   
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==Anime==
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==Evolution==
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Sandslash evolves from [[Sandshrew]] at level 22.
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*In a episode called ''Good 'Quil Hunting!'', a Trainer called Koji told [[Ash]] about a place that was good for catching some [[Cyndaquil]]. After [[Ash]] captured a [[Cyndaquil]], the trainer challenged Ash to a 1-on-1 battle to see who would have the [[Cyndaquil]]. Koji used a Sandslash against Ash's [[Cyndaquil]] and he lost. [[File:210px-Sandslash_anime.jpg|frame|Sandslash in the anime with his trainer, Koji]]
  
   
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==Game Info==
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== Game info ==
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===Game Locations===
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===Pokédex Entries===
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redblue = Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.|
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|redblue=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
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yellow = It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.|
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|yellow=It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
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gold = In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.|
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|gold=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
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silver = 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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|silver=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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crystal = Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.|
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|crystal=Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above.
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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.|
  
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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.|
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|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.
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|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.
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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.|
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|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.
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firered = It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.|
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|firered=It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
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leafgreen = Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.|
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|leafgreen=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
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diamond = It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.|
  
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pearl = It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.|
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platinum = It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.|
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|pearl=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
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heartgold = In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.|
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|heartgold=In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
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soulsilver = 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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|soulsilver=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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black=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.|
 
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|black=It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
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|black 2=The spikes on its body are make up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
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|white 2=The spikes on its body are make up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
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|x=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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|y=Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.}}
   
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=== Learnset ===
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====[[Generation I]]====
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==== Generation I ====
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''Main article: [[Sandslash/Learnset Generation I]]''
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{{Main|Sandslash/Learnset Generation I}}
   
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==== Generation II ====
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''Main article: [[Sandslash/Learnset Generation II]]''
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{{Main|Sandslash/Learnset Generation II}}
   
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===Sprites===
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''Main article: [[Sandslash/Learnset Generation III]]''
  
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==Appearances==
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====[[Generation IV]]====
  
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===Anime===
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''Main article: [[Sandslash/Learnset Generation IV]]''
  
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In an episode called ''[[Good 'Quil Hunting]]'', a Trainer called Koji told [[Ash]] about a place that was good for catching some [[Cyndaquil]]. After [[Ash]] captured a [[Cyndaquil]], the trainer challenged Ash to a 1-on-1 battle to see who would have the [[Cyndaquil]]. Koji used a Sandslash against Ash's [[Cyndaquil]] and he lost. [[File:210px-Sandslash anime.jpg|frame|Sandslash in the anime with his trainer, Koji]].
   
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*[[Koji's Sandslash]]
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==Origins==
  
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*[[Jenaro's Sandslash]]
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Sandslash appears to be based off an [[:wikipedia:armidillo|armidillo]]. Its name comes from "'''Sand'''" and "'''Slash'''" which references its habitat and sharp claws. It resembles a porcupine.
  
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*[[Rattata]], [[Raticate]], [[Pikachu]], [[Raichu]], [[Sandshrew]] and Sandslash are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
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*Sandslash's official name was Sandstorm.
  
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*Despite being known as the Mouse Pokémon, it doesn't resemble a mouse.
  
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*[[Rattata]], [[Pikachu]], [[Raichu]], [[Sandshrew]], and Sandslash are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
  
   
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===Etymology===
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{{References|sandslash|028}}
  
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Sandslash appears to be based on the [[wikipedia:armadillo|armadillo]]. Its name comes from "'''Sand'''" and "'''Slash'''" which references its habitat and sharp claws. It resembles a porcupine.
   
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==Gallery==
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{{Family|[[File:027.gif|link=Sandshrew]][[File:028.gif|link=Sandslash]]}}
  
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Revision as of 22:58, 6 September 2014

Sandslash (Japanese: サンドパン Sandopan) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

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

Evolution

Sandslash evolves from Sandshrew at level 22.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Trade(Red)
Route 23, Cerulean Cave(Blue) 		None (Red) Uncommon (Blue)
Yellow Cerulean Cave Uncommon
Gold and Silver Route 26, 27, Mt. Moon (Gold only) Uncommon (Gold) None (Silver)
Crystal Route 26, Victory Road Uncommon
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Sandshrew None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade(FireRed)
Route 23, Victory Road(LeafGreen) 		None (FireRed) Uncommon (LeafGreen)
Emerald Evolve Sandshrew None
Diamond and Pearl Route 228 Dongle(LeafGreen)
Platinum Route 228 Dongle(LeafGreen)
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 26, 27, Mt. Moon (HeartGold only) Uncommon
Black and White Relic Castle Uncommon
X and Y Route 18, Terminus Cave Common

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Evolve Sandshrew
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 3, 20, Forever Level 52, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Sandshrew
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Quicksand Cave (1-10BF), Quicksand Pit (1-10BF), Shimmer Desert (1-9F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Hippowdon Temple
Pokémon Rumble Rocky Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Daybreak Ruins, Forest Temple, Light Temple


Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Sandslash/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Sandslash/Learnset Generation II

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

In an episode called Good 'Quil Hunting, a Trainer called Koji told Ash about a place that was good for catching some Cyndaquil. After Ash captured a Cyndaquil, the trainer challenged Ash to a 1-on-1 battle to see who would have the Cyndaquil. Koji used a Sandslash against Ash's Cyndaquil and he lost.

File:210px-Sandslash anime.jpg

Sandslash in the anime with his trainer, Koji

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Trivia

Etymology

Sandslash appears to be based on the armadillo. Its name comes from "Sand" and "Slash" which references its habitat and sharp claws. It resembles a porcupine.

Gallery

See also

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