Sandslash
#28 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Sandslash)
Offense
| Mud Shot | 10 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Metal Claw | 11.4 dps |
| Bulldoze | 27.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Sandshrew family. Sandslash evolves from Sandshrew which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Sandslash:
Sandslash Raid Guide
Sandslash has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Sandslash, which has the following appearance:
About
"Sandslash's body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones."
Base stats
| Attack | 182 | |
| Defense | 175 | |
| Stamina | 181 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,017 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,356 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,035 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,374 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,696 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,204 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset (Sandslash)
Offense
| Mud Shot | 10 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Metal Claw | 11.4 dps |
| Bulldoze | 27.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Metal Claw | 8 | 10 | 11.4 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 140 | -27.8 | 46.7 |
| Rock Tomb | 70 | -15.6 | 21.9 |
| Bulldoze | 80 | -14.3 | 27.4 |
| Night Slash Elite TM | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Sandslash.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 99% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 86% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 84% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Tackle | Avalanche | 82% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Standard) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 82% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Kartana | Air Slash | Leaf Blade | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Sandslash
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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