In-game spritePokémon FireRed & LeafGreenKanto · 2004#028 in the Kanto dex
Sandslash #0028
Ground
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.”
“Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.”
Base stats
Base stat total 450
HP
75
Atk
100
Def
110
SpA
45
SpD
55
Spe
65
Total450
Abilities
Sandslash in FireRed & LeafGreen
Front
Back
Shiny
Shiny backMoves learned by level-up
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 |
| 17 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 |
| 24 | Slash | Normal | 70 |
| 33 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| 42 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 |
| 52 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 15 |
| 62 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
Move tutor moves
TM / HM moves
Wild held items
Items Sandslash may hold when caught in FireRed & LeafGreen.
Type matchups
Weak to
Water2×Grass2×Ice2×
Resists
Poison½×Rock½×Electric0×
Evolution line
Where to find Sandslash in FireRed & LeafGreen
Recorded encounters for each edition. Methods and levels can vary by area or condition; open a place for its exact encounter table and odds.