Pokémon Claude Red
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Sandslash (#028) is a Ground-type Mouse Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Sandslash isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Sandshrew at level 22. It evolves from Sandshrew at level 22 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Defense (110), and its base stat total of 405 ranks #42 of 151.
- National No.
- #028
- Type
- Ground
- Category
- Mouse Pokémon
- Height
- 3′03″ (1.0 m)
- Weight
- 65.0 lb (29.5 kg)
- Catch rate
- 90 of 255
- Base EXP
- 163
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
When threatened, Sandslash curls into a spiked ball and can roll in that shape either to attack or to flee.
Where to find Sandslash in Pokémon Red
Sandslash isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Sandshrew at level 22.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | #42 of 151 | |
| Attack | 100 | #22 of 151 | |
| Defense | 110 | #10 of 151 | |
| Special | 55 | #93 of 151 | |
| Speed | 65 | #79 of 151 | |
| Total | 405 | #42 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Sandslash
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Water Grass Ice |
| ½× (resists) | Poison Rock |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Electric |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Sand Attack | Normal | — | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Sand Attack | Normal | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 36 | Swift | Normal | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 47 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80% | 15 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Sandslash in Pokémon Red?
Sandslash isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Sandshrew at level 22.
What type is Sandslash?
Sandslash is Ground type. It takes double damage from Water, Grass, and Ice and is immune to Electric.
Does Sandslash evolve?
Sandslash is the final form: it evolves from Sandshrew at level 22.
What moves does Sandslash learn?
Sandslash starts with Scratch and Sand Attack and learns Sand Attack (Lv 10), Slash (Lv 17), Poison Sting (Lv 27), Swift (Lv 36), and Fury Swipes (Lv 47) by leveling up. It can learn 22 TMs and HMs.
What are Sandslash's base stats?
HP 75, Attack 100, Defense 110, Special 55, Speed 65, for a total of 405.