Sandslash is a Ground-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Sandshrew after being fed 50 candies. It has an Alolan form that is Ice, Steel-type.
Pokédex description
Mouse Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
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.
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.
- Sandslash's cry
Alolan Sandslash Pokédex description
A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can climb right up an iceberg without slipping.
A long, long time ago, it lived in the desert. With its sharp claws fully extended, it can climb right up an iceberg without slipping.
- Alolan Sandslash's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Scorching Sands: added on September 1st, 2023
- Sand Attack: added on March 1st, 2024
- Night Slash: available during events: Mar, Dec 2022, Dec 2023 Community Day and Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Ice Punch: added on September 27th, 2019
- Drill Run: added on June 1st, 2023
- Aerial Ace: added on December 1st, 2023
- Shadow Claw: available during events: Mar, Dec 2022, Dec 2023 Community Day and 2023 Pokémon World Championships
Evolution family
Sandslash is part of a two-member family.
11. ![]() #0027 Sandshrew |
![]() #0028 Sandslash | |
![]() #0027 Alolan Sandshrew |
![]() #0028 Alolan Sandslash |
11. ![]() #0027 Sandshrew |
![]() #0028 Sandslash | |
![]() #0027 Alolan Sandshrew |
![]() #0028 Alolan Sandslash |
Availability
Sandslash
- Sandslash was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Sandslash was released at the start of Tottori Festival on December 6th, 2018.
Shadow form of Sandslash was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Leaders Disruption on November 7th, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
2,035 2,204 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
1,356 1,696 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 16,292
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
1,017 | Field Research: Evolve a Pokémon: 2020 Jun Special Research/Timed Research: Gritty and Glacial - 4th part: Claim Reward A Professor’s Work is Never Done - 1st part: Spin 10 PokéStops |
Alolan Sandslash
- Alolan Sandslash was released along with the release of Friends mechanic on June 21st, 2018.
Shiny form of Alolan Sandslash was released at the start of the 3rd Anniversary on June 28th, 2019.
Shadow form of Alolan Sandslash was released at the start of All-Hands Rocket Retreat on April 3rd, 2022.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
2,085 2,259 (weather boosted) |
Not in wild normally, can only be encountered in Map View via a Daily Adventure Incense
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![]() Research tasks |
1,042 | Field Research: Power up Pokémon 10 times: 2023 Pokémon World Championships Special Research/Timed Research: Everyone Starts Somewhere - 1st part: Catch 8 different species of Pokémon Gritty and Glacial - Completing 4th part |
Gallery
Trivia
- Sandslash is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 before.