In-game spritePokémon HeartGold & SoulSilverJohto · 2009#049 in the Johto dex
Sandslash #0028
Ground
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“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. They grow back in a day.”
Base stats
Base stat total 450
HP
75
Atk
100
Def
110
SpA
45
SpD
55
Spe
65
Total450
Abilities
Sandslash in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Its actual in-game sprites.
Front
Back
Shiny
Shiny backMoves learned by level-up
The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 |
| 9 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 |
| 15 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 |
| 21 | Rollout | Rock | 30 |
| 22 | Crush Claw | Normal | 75 |
| 28 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 |
| 33 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 |
| 40 | Slash | Normal | 70 |
| 45 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — |
| 52 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
TM / HM moves
Swords DanceCutHyper BeamStrengthEarthquakeDigToxicDouble TeamRestRock SlideSubstituteThiefProtectEndureSwaggerAttractSleep TalkReturnFrustrationIron TailHidden PowerSunny DayRock SmashFacadeFocus PunchBrick BreakSecret PowerRock TombAerial AceNatural GiftFlingPoison JabX-ScissorFocus BlastGiga ImpactShadow ClawRock ClimbStone EdgeCaptivateStealth Rock
Move tutor moves
Wild held items
Items Sandslash may hold when caught in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Type matchups
How Sandslash takes damage in battle.
Weak to
Water2×Grass2×Ice2×
Resists
Poison½×Rock½×Electric0×
Evolution line
Where to find Sandslash in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Sandslash can't be found in the wild in HeartGold & SoulSilver— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.