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 | ||
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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 | |
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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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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
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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