#0028Generation 1
Sandslash — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Ground
Sandslash is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Sandslash has an Alolan Form, introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
Base Stats
| HP | 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | |
| Defense | 110 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | |
| Speed | 65 | |
| Total | 450 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Mouse Pokémon
- Height
- 1.0 m (3′03″)
- Weight
- 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs)
- Ability
- Sand Veil
- Hidden Ability
- Sand Rush
- EV Yield
- 2 Defense
- Catch Rate
- 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 158
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Field
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Sandslash
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Sandslash differed:
- In Generation 1, Sandslash has a base Special stat of 55.
- In Generations 1-4, Sandslash has a base experience yield of 163.
- In Generations 2-7, Sandslash has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Sandslash has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Sandslash?
Sandslash is a Ground type Pokemon, classified as the Mouse Pokémon.
What does Sandslash evolve into?
Sandslash is the final stage of its evolution line (Sandshrew → Sandslash) and does not evolve further.
What are Sandslash's base stats?
Sandslash has 75 HP, 100 Attack, 110 Defense, 45 Sp. Atk, 55 Sp. Def and 65 Speed, for a base stat total of 450.
What abilities can Sandslash have?
Sandslash can have the ability Sand Veil, plus Sand Rush as a hidden ability.