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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandslash

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandslash is a Ground Type Mouse Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Sandslash in Warm-Up Tunnel with a 36% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Sandslash are 75 HP, 100 Attack, 45 SP Attack, 110 Defense, 55 SP Defense, and 65 Speed.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandslash
    Regular
    Shiny
    Sandslash Galar Pokedex ID: ?
    Ground
    65.0lbs
    Weight
    Mouse Pokémon
    Category
    3'03"
    Height
    Field
    Exp Group
    5,120
    Egg Steps
    Hatch Cycle
    2 Defense Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    Medium Fast
    Exp Group
    ♂ 50.2%
    ♀ 49.8%
    Gender

    Click/Tap the buttons to navigate the Sandslash Guide.

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    List of Sandslash Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total450
    HP75
    Attack100
    Defense110
    Special Attack45
    Special Defense55
    Speed65

    Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Sandslash to have is Impish, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

    Sandslash Abilities

    AbilityTypeEffect
    Sand VeilNormal Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm.
    Sand RushNormal Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandslash Evolutions

    How do i evolve Sandslash in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash when you reach Level 22.

    Sandshrew
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    Level 22
    Sandslash
    PokemonCPAtkDefSp AtkSp DefHpSpd
    Sandshrew
    300758520305040
    Sandslash
    45010011045557565

    Sandslash Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Where do i find and how to get Sandslash?

    Sandslash does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Sandshrew and evolve it into Sandslash. A popular spawn location you can find Sandshrew is in the Warm-Up Tunnel area with a 36% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

    Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Warm-Up Tunnel
    36%16 - 21
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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandslash Raids

    Where do i find Sandslash Raids?

    You can find Sandslash raids in the following locations: Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Potbottom Desert, Stepping-Stone Sea.

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Sandslash Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
    • Challenge Beach
    • Courageous Cavern
    • Potbottom Desert
    • Stepping-Stone Sea

    This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandslash Weakness

    Sandslash is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric type moves.

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    Water
    Grass
    Ice
    0.5x
    Damage
    Poison
    Rock
    0.25x
    Damage
    Immune to Damage
    Electric

    What pokemon is Sandslash Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Gyarados Water Flying540
    Milotic Water540
    Vanilluxe Ice535
    Lapras Water Ice535
    Mamoswine Ice Ground530

    What pokemon is Sandslash Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Tyranitar Rock Dark600
    Rhyperior Ground Rock535
    Jolteon Electric525
    Gigalith Rock515
    Shuckle Bug Rock505
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    Pokemon SW and SH Sandslash Moves List

    What moves can Sandslash learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

    Sandslash can learn the ground type move Earthquake at level 61. This Physical move Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ground type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Sandslash Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    1Crush ClawPhysical759510May lower opponent's Defense.
    1ScratchPhysical4010035
    1Defense CurlStatus——40Raises user's Defense.
    1Poison StingPhysical1510035May poison the opponent.
    1Sand AttackStatus—10015Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
    9RolloutPhysical309020Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
    12Fury CutterPhysical409520Power increases each turn.
    15Rapid SpinPhysical2010040Removes effects of trap moves.
    18BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
    21SwiftSpecial60—20Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
    26Fury SwipesPhysical188015Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
    31Sand TombPhysical52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    36SlashPhysical7010020High critical hit ratio.
    41DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    46Gyro BallPhysical—1005The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
    51Swords DanceStatus——20Sharply raises user's Attack.
    56SandstormStatus——10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
    61EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

    TM Moves Sandslash can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM04Ice PunchPhysical7510015May freeze opponent.
    TM07Pin MissilePhysical259520Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
    TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
    TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
    TM15DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    TM19SafeguardStatus——25The user's party is protected from status conditions.
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
    TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM31AttractStatus—10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
    TM32SandstormStatus——10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
    TM34Sunny DayStatus——5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
    TM35HailStatus——10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM40SwiftSpecial60—20Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
    TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
    TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM49Sand TombPhysical52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    TM51Icicle SpearPhysical2510030Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
    TM53Mud ShotSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM59FlingPhysical—10010Power depends on held item.
    TM64AvalanchePhysical6010010Power doubles if user took damage first.
    TM65Shadow ClawPhysical7010015High critical hit ratio.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
    TM81BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical112.510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

    Sandslash TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR00Swords DanceStatus——20Sharply raises user's Attack.
    TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
    TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
    TR10EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
    TR12AgilityStatus——30Sharply raises user's Speed.
    TR17AmnesiaStatus——20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
    TR18Leech LifePhysical8010010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR23SpikesStatus——20Hurts opponents when they switch into battle.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
    TR46Iron DefenseStatus——15Sharply raises user's Defense.
    TR52Gyro BallPhysical—1005The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
    TR57Poison JabPhysical8010020May poison the opponent.
    TR60X-ScissorPhysical8010015
    TR64Focus BlastSpecial120705May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR67Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
    TR75Stone EdgePhysical100805High critical hit ratio.
    TR76Stealth RockStatus——20Damages opponent switching into battle.
    TR85Work UpStatus——30Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
    TR87Drill RunPhysical1209510High critical hit ratio.
    TR95Throat ChopPhysical8010015Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.
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