#028

Sandslash

Mouse Pokémon

Ground

Although they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss.

Base Stats

HP 75

Attack 100

Defense 110

Sp. Atk 45

Sp. Def 55

Speed 65

Total 450

Type Effectiveness

Weak to

water 2x grass 2x ice 2x

Resistant to

poison ½x rock ½x

Immune to

electric 0x

Abilities

Sand Veil Sand Rush (Hidden)

Held Items

Quick Claw 5%Soft Sand 5%Grip Claw 5%

Forms

Sandslash Alola

Evolution Chain

Sandshrew

→

Sandslash Lv. 22

Moves

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

Sprites

Front

Back

Front Shiny

Back Shiny

Official Art

Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

letsgoou Usage: 2.6%

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Stealth Rock

Moves

Nature

Impish

Strategy Overview

Sandslash is a decent Stealth Rock user, using its solid bulk and defensive typing to set up the entry hazard on Pokemon like Mega Beedrill, Mega Aerodactyl, and Zapdos. In addition, unlike its main competitors in Nidoqueen and Rhydon, Sandslash's Ground neutrality allows it to check threatening Pokemon like the aforementioned Ground-types and Alolan Dugtrio. However, Sandslash has very lacking special bulk, leaving it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Starmie, Mega Alakazam, and both Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y. It's hard to justify Sandslash over Rhydon sometimes due to its lower Attack stat and lack of Rock typing, making it more passive overall. It also doesn't check Zapdos as well as Nidoqueen or Rhydon due to the former's Toxic immunity and the latter's super effective STAB Rock Slide.