sandslash-alola

Sandslash Alola is an Ice/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Type: Ice / Steel

Abilities:

• Snow Cloak: Raises evasion in a hailstorm
• Slush Rush (Hidden Ability): Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat in hail

Physical Characteristics:

• A larger, hedgehog-like creature compared to its Kantonian counterpart
• Covered in icy blue quills made of steel that resemble sharp blades
• White underbelly and face, with small black eyes and a pointed snout
• Claws are larger and more robust, adapted for digging through icy terrains

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in cold, mountainous regions with frequent snow
• Known to be more reclusive and prefers to avoid human contact
• Uses its icy quills to camouflage in snowy environments and protect itself from predators
• Digs burrows beneath the ice to create warm dens

In Battle:

• Functions as a defensive wall with its Ice/Steel typing
• Signature moves include Icicle Crash and Iron Head, which take advantage of its physical attacking capabilities
• Strong against Fairy, Dragon, Ice, and Flying types
• Vulnerable to Fire and Fighting types due to its dual typing
• Often utilized in hail-based teams to maximize its Slush Rush ability

Evolution:

• Evolves from Alolan Sandshrew when exposed to an Ice Stone

Interesting Facts:

• The Alolan form of Sandslash adapts to the harsh climate of Alola's snowy mountains
• Its steel-like quills can be used to cut through thick ice and snow, making it an expert at navigating icy terrains
• The quills are said to glisten beautifully in the light, resembling a field of icicles
• Its adaptation to cold environments makes it one of the few Pokémon that can not only survive but thrive in Alola's cold regions

These adaptations and unique characteristics make Sandslash Alola a fascinating example of regional variation within the Pokémon world.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. Itcan roll while curled up to attack or escape.
• Blue: Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. Itcan roll while curled up to attack or escape.
• Yellow: It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws.If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
• Gold: In an attempt to hide itself, it will run aroundat top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
• Silver: If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap offits spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
• Crystal: Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball,then attacks its enemies from above.
• Ruby: SANDSLASH’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fallout, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: It curls up in a ball to protect itself from enemy attacks. It also curls up to prevent heatstroke during the daytime when temperatures rise sharply.
• Firered: It is adept at attacking with the spines on its back and its sharp claws while quickly scurrying about.
• Leafgreen: Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
• Diamond: It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
• Pearl: It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
• Platinum: It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
• Heartgold: In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
• Soulsilver: If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
• Black: It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
• White: It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
• Black-2: The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
• White-2: The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
• X: If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
• Y: Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
• Omega-Ruby: Sandslash’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Sun: Although they are sharp, its claws and spikes often break off. They grow back the next day, so it is not bothered by the temporary loss.
• Moon: It uses its claws to climb trees and then curls its body into a spiny ball, ready to drop onto any prey that appears.
• Ultra-Sun: Its claws and horns often break off. The broken claws and horns can be used to carve plows for tilling farm fields.
• Ultra-Moon: Thanks to its thick claws, it’s good at climbing trees. There are plenty of Sandslash that park themselves in trees and go right to sleep.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.
• Sword: The drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched.
• Shield: It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.

28 National

28 Kanto

49 Original-Johto

113 Hoenn

49 Updated-Johto

114 Updated-Unova

98 Kalos-Mountain

118 Updated-Hoenn

252 Original-Alola

124 Original-Ulaula

329 Updated-Alola

150 Updated-Ulaula

28 Letsgo-Kanto

169 Isle-Of-Armor

117 Kitakami

156 Blueberry