Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Forms
2
Base formSandslashGround
Alolan FormAlolan SandslashIceSteel
Weaknesses and type matchups
Sandslash is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice moves. Electric moves have no effect on it.
Sandslash's Ground moves are super effective against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel types. Ground moves have no effect on Flying types.
Pokédex entry
18 versionsThe drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched.
Sandslash in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- サンドパンsandopan
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 穿山王chuān shān wáng
- KoreanKorean
- 고지goji
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 穿山王chuān shān wáng
- FrenchFrench
- Sablaireau
- GermanGerman
- Sandamer
- SpanishSpanish
- Sandslash
- ItalianItalian
- Sandslash
- EnglishEnglish
- Sandslash
What Sandslash’s name means
sand in 4 languagesEnglish
Sandslash
sand
slash
Japanese
サンドパンsandopan
sandEnglish
pangolinEnglish
Chinese
穿山王chuān shān wáng
穿chuānpierce
山shānmountain
王wángking
Korean
고지goji
고슴도치goseumdochihedgehog
두더지dudeojimole
French
Sablaireau
sablesand
blaireaubadger
German
Sandamer
Sand
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Sandslash
20 gamesScarlet · Violet
- Paradise Barrens In the overworld Lv. 22-65
- Wistful Fields In the overworld Lv. 22-60
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 24-68
- Reveler’s Road Wild Tera Pokémon Lv. 24-68
- Kitakami Wilds In the overworld Lv. 30-72
- Paradise Barrens Fixed encounter Lv. 24-67
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Big Bluff Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Shining Pearl
- Rocky Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Shining Pearl
- Sandsear Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Shining Pearl
- Spacious Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Shining Pearl
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Forest of Focus In the overworld Lv. 26-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Potbottom Desert In the overworld Lv. 42-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Challenge Beach Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-60
- Courageous Cavern Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-60
- Potbottom Desert Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-60
- Stepping-Stone Sea Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-60
- Max Lair Dynamax Adventure Lv. 65
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Sandshrew →Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Sandshrew →X · Y
- Route 18 Grass or cave Lv. 44-46 20%
- Terminus Cave Grass or cave Lv. 45-46 20%
Black 2 · White 2
- Route 15 Grass or cave Lv. 54-64 30%
- Relic Castle Grass or cave Lv. 28-29 20%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 15-17 30%
- Route 26 Grass or cave Lv. 28 20% HeartGold
- Mt. Moon Grass or cave Lv. 10 5% HeartGold
- Route 27 Grass or cave Lv. 30 5% HeartGold
Platinum
- Route 228 Grass or cave Lv. 49-50 8% Special condition
Diamond · Pearl
- Route 228 Grass or cave Lv. 23 8% Special condition
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Route 23 Grass or cave Lv. 44 5% LeafGreen
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 44-46 5% LeafGreen
Crystal
- Route 26 Grass or cave Lv. 28 30%
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 35 5%
Gold · Silver
- Route 26 Grass or cave Lv. 28 30% Gold
- Mt. Moon Grass or cave Lv. 10 5% Gold
- Route 27 Grass or cave Lv. 30 5% Gold
Red · Blue
- Cerulean Cave Grass or cave Lv. 52-57 10% Blue
- Route 23 Grass or cave Lv. 41 5% Blue
Moves Sandslash learns
69 movesLevel up · 18
TM · 55
TM001Take Down⚔TM004Agility◆TM005Mud-Slap✦TM007Protect◆TM012Low Kick⚔TM018Thief⚔TM025Facade⚔TM027Aerial Ace⚔TM028Bulldoze⚔TM031Metal Claw⚔TM032Swift✦TM035Mud Shot✦TM036Rock Tomb⚔TM043Fling⚔TM047Endure◆TM049Sunny Day◆TM051Sandstorm◆TM055Dig⚔TM057False Swipe⚔TM058Brick Break⚔TM061Shadow Claw⚔TM066Body Slam⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM083Poison Jab⚔TM084Stomping Tantrum⚔TM085Rest◆TM086Rock Slide⚔TM088Swords Dance◆TM090Spikes◆TM095Leech Life⚔TM102Gunk Shot⚔TM103Substitute◆TM105X-Scissor⚔TM106Drill Run⚔TM116Stealth Rock◆TM128Amnesia◆TM133Earth Power✦TM149Earthquake⚔TM150Stone Edge⚔TM152Giga Impact⚔TM158Focus Blast✦TM163Hyper Beam✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM176Sand Tomb⚔TM179Smack Down⚔TM180Gyro Ball⚔TM181Knock Off⚔TM183Super Fang⚔TM186High Horsepower⚔TM192Focus Punch⚔TM204Double-Edge⚔TM205Endeavor⚔TM215Scorching Sands✦TM221Throat Chop⚔TM224Curse◆