Pokémon GO history · #0028
Sandslash in Pokémon GO.
Every recorded Sandslash raid run in Pokémon GO with its dates and tier, and when its Shiny arrived.
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Sandshrew family appeared on December 6, 2018.
- Japan
- worldwide
- Sandslash by encounter; Shadow
The first Shiny in the Alolan Sandshrew family appeared on June 28, 2019.
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Alolan Sandslash by encounter; Shadow
Raid history
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 9 to Dec 16, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2019 | 2-star | Team GO Rocket Leader Disruption |
| Jul 25 to Jul 31, 2019 | 2-star | Team GO Rocket Disruption |
| Jan 3 to Jan 15, 2019 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 10 to Apr 18, 2018 | 2-star | Kanto Celebration |
Common questions.
Can Sandslash be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. The first Shiny in the Sandshrew family appeared in Pokémon GO on December 6, 2018.
When was Sandslash last a raid boss in Pokémon GO?
Sandslash was last in 3-star raids from December 10, 2025 to December 13, 2025.
What kind of raids has Sandslash appeared in?
Sandslash has appeared in 2-star raids, first on April 10, 2018; 3-star raids, first on December 9, 2023.