#028
Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
Ground
In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 100
Defense 110
Sp. Atk 45
Sp. Def 55
Speed 65
Total 450
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Details
Category Mouse Pokémon
Height 1.0 m
Weight 29.5 kg
Base Exp 158
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 90
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Rough Terrain
Egg Groups Ground
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Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
Swords Dance
Item
Leftovers
Strategy Overview
With Swords Dance, high Attack, and STAB Earthquake, Sandslash is one of the most simple yet dangerous sweepers in GSC UU. Its +2 Earthquake is capable of 2HKOing almost everything in the tier, even bulky Pokemon such as Blastoise and Slowbro. Its Ground typing and great Defense also allow it to come into common Pokemon such as Ampharos and Scyther. Unfortunately, it is on the slow side, lacks reliable recovery, and doesn't have very good Special Defense, meaning it requires careful play or support from teammates.
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Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc