Powder Snow + Blizzard
Alolan Sandslash's best Ice-type moveset is Powder Snow / Blizzard, with 9.40 DPS and 203.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Alolan Sandslash ranks #88 (D Tier) as a Ice attacker with that moveset.
Alolan Sandslash
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Alolan Sandslash is a Ice and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,750 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Powder Snow / Blizzard. It is boosted by Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.
Alolan Sandslash Stats and Max CP
177 ATK
195 DEF
181 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2750 CPLvl 40
2432 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
1737 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1390 CPLvl 15 Research
1042 CPAlolan Sandslash's Tier Ranking
Alolan Sandslash Type Chart
Alolan Sandslash takes increased damage from:
Fighting256.0%
Fire256.0%
Ground160.0%
Alolan Sandslash takes reduced damage from:
Ice39.1%
Poison39.1%
Bug62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Flying62.5%
Grass62.5%
Normal62.5%
Psychic62.5%Alolan Sandslash best moveset
Simulation settings
Extreme↓| 1. |  Metal Claw |  Blizzard | 11.02 | 238.0 | 9.88 |
| 2. | Metal Claw | Ice Punch | 10.14 | 218.9 | 9.09 |
| 3. | Metal Claw | Gyro Ball | 10.06 | 217.2 | 9.02 |
| 4. | Metal Claw |  Drill Run | 9.68 | 209.1 | 8.68 |
| 5. |  Shadow Claw * | Blizzard | 9.58 | 206.8 | 8.59 |
| 6. | Powder Snow | Blizzard | 9.40 | 203.0 | 8.43 |
| 7. | Shadow Claw * | Ice Punch | 9.19 | 198.4 | 8.24 |
| 8. | Shadow Claw * | Gyro Ball | 9.14 | 197.4 | 8.19 |
Fast Attacks
Shadow Claw *
6
4
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Dark
- 39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 4 Weather boost 
Fog
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s Trainer Battles Damage 6 Energy 8 Effects Shadow Claw has no special effects.See Shadow Claw details page ↗ - Powder Snow6151.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
Grass
Dragon
- 62.5%
- Steel
Fire
Water- Ice
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 15 Weather boost 
Snow
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s Trainer Battles Damage 6 Energy 8 Effects Powder Snow has no special effects.See Powder Snow details page ↗ 
Metal Claw650.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Rock- Ice
Fairy
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
- Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 5 Weather boost - Snow
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s Trainer Battles Damage 5 Energy 7 Effects Metal Claw has no special effects.See Metal Claw details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Aerial Ace55332.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting
Bug- Grass
- 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 55 Energy 33 Weather boost 
Windy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 60 Energy 45 Effects Aerial Ace has no special effects.See Aerial Ace details page ↗ 
Drill Run85503.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison- Rock
- Steel
- Fire
- Electric
- 62.5%
- Bug
- Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.9s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 40 Effects Drill Run has no special effects.See Drill Run details page ↗ - Bulldoze80503.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
- Fire
- Electric
- 62.5%
- Bug
- Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.6s - 3.1s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 55 Effects 
SpecialBulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bulldoze details page ↗ - Ice Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Grass
- Dragon
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
- Water
- Ice
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 50 Energy 33 Weather boost - Snow
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.4s - 1.7s Trainer Battles Damage 60 Energy 40 Effects Ice Punch has no special effects.See Ice Punch details page ↗ - Blizzard1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Grass
- Dragon
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
- Water
- Ice
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 130 Energy 100 Weather boost - Snow
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.4s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 140 Energy 75 Effects Blizzard has no special effects.See Blizzard details page ↗ - Gyro Ball85503.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Rock
- Ice
- Fairy
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
- Water
- Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost - Snow
Duration 3.5s Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Gyro Ball has no special effects.See Gyro Ball details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Alolan Sandslash's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Alolan Sandslash's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Alolan Sandslash has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Alolan Sandslash CP Chart
Alolan Sandslash reaches a maximum of 2,750 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,320–1,390 CP, rising to 1,650–1,737 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 990–1,042 CP.
 Max CP | 2750 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 990 CP - 1042 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1320 CP - 1390 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1320 CP - 1390 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1650 CP - 1737 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Alolan Sandslash Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 CP | 2 | 107 CP | 3 | 181 CP |
| 4 | 254 CP | 5 | 328 CP | 6 | 401 CP |
| 7 | 475 CP | 8 | 548 CP | 9 | 621 CP |
| 10 | 695 CP | 11 | 764 CP | 12 | 834 CP |
| 13 | 903 CP | 14 | 973 CP | 15 | 1042 CP |
| 16 | 1112 CP | 17 | 1181 CP | 18 | 1251 CP |
| 19 | 1320 CP | 20 | 1390 CP | 21 | 1459 CP |
| 22 | 1529 CP | 23 | 1598 CP | 24 | 1668 CP |
| 25 | 1737 CP | 26 | 1807 CP | 27 | 1876 CP |
| 28 | 1946 CP | 29 | 2015 CP | 30 | 2085 CP |
| 31 | 2120 CP | 32 | 2154 CP | 33 | 2189 CP |
| 34 | 2224 CP | 35 | 2259 CP | 36 | 2293 CP |
| 37 | 2328 CP | 38 | 2363 CP | 39 | 2398 CP |
| 40 | 2432 CP | 41 | 2463 CP | 42 | 2494 CP |
| 43 | 2526 CP | 44 | 2557 CP | 45 | 2589 CP |
| 46 | 2621 CP | 47 | 2653 CP | 48 | 2685 CP |
| 49 | 2717 CP | 50 | 2750 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #28 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 6% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Alolan Sandshrew |
|  Alolan Sandslash |
- Alolan Sandshrew evolves into Alolan Sandslash which costs 50 Candy.
Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Sandslash
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Sandslash's Ice and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Alolan Sandslash.
Ice
Steel
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Alolan Sandslash Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Alolan Sandslash from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO.
Complete Alolan Sandslash Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Alolan Sandslash family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew
Shadow Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Sandshrew
Shadow SandslashSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | | |
| 0.59 m | 0.6 m | 1.2 m | 1.8 m | 2.1 m |
Alolan Sandslash's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.1 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.588 m | 0.6 m |
| 1′11″ | 1′12″ | |
| XS | 0.6 m | 1.2 m |
| 1′12″ | 3′11″ | |
| M | 0.9 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′11″ | 4′11″ | |
| XL | 1.5 m | 1.8 m |
| 4′11″ | 5′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.8 m | 2.1 m |
| 5′11″ | 6′11″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 4s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Alolan Sandslash
Regular Alolan Sandslash ALOLA
Shiny Alolan Sandslash ALOLAAlolan Sandslash high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Alolan Sandslash. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
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Alolan Sandslash Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, 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, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | 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 2, 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's 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. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Alolan Sandslash’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Ice and Steel-type Pokémon, Alolan Sandslash is especially weak against Fighting and Fire-type moves, and weak against Ground-type moves.
What are the best moves for Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Blizzard. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.02 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 238.003.
How does Alolan Sandslash perform in Raids?
Alolan Sandslash's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Alolan Sandslash rank as a Ice-type attacker?
Alolan Sandslash is a D-Tier Ice-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
How does Alolan Sandslash rank as a Steel-type attacker?
Alolan Sandslash is a D-Tier Steel-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Sandslash?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Sandslash: Mega Glalie, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.
What is Alolan Sandslash’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Alolan Sandslash’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2432 CP and 2750 CP at Level 50.
Can Alolan Sandslash be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Alolan Sandslash can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Alolan Sandslash Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Alolan Sandslash cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.