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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

Generation II

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.

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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.

See also

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