Sandslash
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National:Sandshrew (#27) - Sandslash - Nidoran ♀ (#29) | |
| General | |
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| Name (Japanese), Number | Sandslash (Sandpan), 28 |
| Name pronunciation | <math>SAND-slahsh<math> |
| Stage | Stage 1 |
| Evolves from | Sandshrew |
| Evolves to | (none) |
| Video game base stats¹ | |
| Hit points | 75 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Special attack² | 45 |
| Special defense² | 55 |
| Special³ | 55 |
| Biological | |
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
| Types | Template:PokemonTypeGround |
| Height | 3'3" (1 m) |
| Weight | 65 lb (29.5 kg) |
| Ability | Sand Veil |
| Signature Attack | Fury Swipes |
| Pokédex Color | Yellow |
| Shiny color | The pertuberances on its back become pinkish while the rest of its body turns golden except for the white area under its chin and its large claws, which keep their normal color. |
| Gender distribution | 50% male, 50% female |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. ² Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal | |
Sandslash (known as Sandpan (サンドパン Sandopan) in the original Japanese) is a Pokémon in the video game of the same name.
Sandslash, like its pre-evolved form Sandshrew, prefers to live in sandy areas and likes to curl itself up into a ball and roll around like a hedgehog.
Name origin
The name Sandslash originates from the words sand and slash. Its name in Japanese means "Sandstorm"
Information
Sandshrew curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above. Sandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.
Anime Appearances
Just like its pre-evolved form Sandshrew, Sandslash doesn't appear that much in the anime. Only a few trainers that have crossed Ash's way have it