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#0028 · Gen 1 · 450 BST

Sandslash

GroundNone Sand VeilSand Rush

A Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 110 base Defense. Common ability: Sand Veil.

Sandslash sprite

Base stats

HP 75
Attack 100
Defense 110
Sp. Atk 45
Sp. Def 55
Speed 65

Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature

150/108/117/58/67/76

Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature

182/167/178/106/117/128

Abilities

Sand Veil

Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm.

Sand Rush

Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.

Type effectiveness

Takes 2× damage from

WaterGrassIce

Takes ½× damage from

PoisonRock

Takes 0× damage from

Electric

Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.

About Sandslash

Sandslash is a Ground/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 450. A Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 110 base Defense. Common ability: Sand Veil.

Best stat: Defense (110 base)

Sandslash's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 100 base Attack and 65 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.

Abilities

  • Sand Veil
  • Sand Rush

How to use Sandslash competitively

Open the damage calculator with Sandslash selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Sandslash appears in the species dropdown. Drop Sandslash into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.

Pokédex data summary

National Dex ##0028
GenerationGen 1
TypeGround / None
AbilitiesSand Veil, Sand Rush
Base Stat Total450
HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe75 / 100 / 110 / 45 / 55 / 65