#0028 · Gen 1 · 450 BST
Sandslash
A Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 110 base Defense. Common ability: Sand Veil.
Base stats
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
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
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 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Ground / None |
| Abilities | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Base Stat Total | 450 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 75 / 100 / 110 / 45 / 55 / 65 |