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Sandslash in Pokémon Red & BlueIn-game sprite
Pokémon Red & BlueKanto · 1996#028 in the Kanto dex

Sandslash #0028

Ground

Pokédex entry

Each version has its own entry.

“Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.”
Pokémon Red
“Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.”
Pokémon Blue

Base stats

Base stat total 405

HP
75
Atk
100
Def
110
Spc
55
Spe
65
Total405

Abilities

Abilities weren't introduced until Generation 3, so Sandslash has none in Red & Blue.

Sandslash in Red & Blue

Sandslash FrontFront
Sandslash BackBack

Moves learned by level-up

Lv.MoveType
1Sand AttackNormal
1ScratchNormal
17SlashNormal
27Poison StingPoison
36SwiftNormal
47Fury SwipesNormal

TM / HM moves

Swords DanceCutBody SlamTake DownDouble-EdgeHyper BeamSubmissionSeismic TossStrengthEarthquakeFissureDigToxicRageMimicDouble TeamBideSkull BashRestRock SlideSubstitute

Type matchups

Weak to

Water2×Grass2×Ice2×

Resists

Poison½×Rock½×Electric0×

Evolution line

Sandshrew
#0027Sandshrew
Sandslash
#0028Sandslash

Where to find Sandslash in Red & Blue

Recorded encounters for each edition. Methods and levels can vary by area or condition; open a place for its exact encounter table and odds.

Pokémon Blue

2 places
Cerulean CaveWalking in grass · Lv. 52–57Route 23Walking in grass · Lv. 41
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