Alolan Sandslash
TL;DR. Alolan Sandslash is a ice/steel-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 450. Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Stat spread.
Total of 450. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Alolan Sandslash in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Alolan Sandslash reaches 2,432 CP at level 40 and 2,783 CP as a best buddy.
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Alolan Sandslash in competitive play.
Alolan Sandslash is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #104 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Alolan Sandslash.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Alolan Sandslash, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Alolan Sandslash?
Alolan Sandslash is a Ice/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Alolan Sandslash weak to?
Alolan Sandslash takes 4× damage from Fire, Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ground.
What is Alolan Sandslash resistant to?
Alolan Sandslash is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice.
How does Alolan Sandslash evolve?
Alolan Sandslash evolves from Sandshrew (Level 22 in Alola (yields Alolan Sandslash)) or Sandshrew (Use Ice Stone in Alola (yields Alolan Sandslash)). Alolan Sandslash is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Alolan Sandslash from?
Alolan Sandslash was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #10102.
What are Alolan Sandslash's base stats?
Alolan Sandslash has HP 75, Attack 100, Defense 120, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 65, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 450.
What are Alolan Sandslash's abilities?
Alolan Sandslash can have the ability Snow Cloak, plus the Hidden Ability Slush Rush.
Is Alolan Sandslash legendary or mythical?
No. Alolan Sandslash is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Alolan Sandslash's best stat?
Alolan Sandslash's highest base stat is Defense at 120, which ranks 22nd of 113 Ice-type Pokémon.
Is Alolan Sandslash good?
Alolan Sandslash has a base stat total of 450, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 75th among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Alolan Sandslash as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Alolan Sandslash is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Alolan Sandslash vs. the average Ice-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 113 Ice-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Alolan Sandslash | Ice avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 75 | +0 |
| Attack | 100 | 87 | +13 |
| Defense | 120 | 94 | +26 |
| Special Attack | 25 | 73 | -48 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 77 | -12 |
| Speed | 65 | 62 | +3 |
| Total | 450 | 468 | -18 |
Sandslash appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Sandslash is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Sandslash in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.
Alolan Sandslash appears in 22 episodes.
From EP033 (1997-11-11) through JN141 (2023-02-10).
- EP033 The Flame Pokémon-athon! Original 1998-10-21
- EP047 A Chansey Operation Original 1999-03-06
- EP071 Lights, Camera, Quack-tion! Original 1999-10-08
- EP075 Bad to the Bone! Original 1999-10-16
- HZ091 Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 2 Horizons 2025-10-27
- EP108 The Pokémon Water War Original 2000-08-26
- HZ115 Welcome to Blueberry Academy! Horizons 2026-05-25
- HZ116 Terarium Training! Horizons 2026-05-25
- HZ118 Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness! Horizons 2026-05-25
- EP141 Mild 'n Wooly Original 2001-02-17
- EP146 Gettin' the Bugs Out Original 2001-03-17
- EP204 The Big Balloon Blow-Up Original 2002-05-25
+ 10 more episodes
- EP219 The Perfect Match! Original 2002-11-02
- EP245 Same Old Song and Dance Original 2003-04-19
- AG023 Gone Corphishin' Advanced Generation 2004-02-21
- AG135 Numero Uno Articuno Advanced Generation 2006-04-22
- DP008 Gymbaliar! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-14
- DP140 Historical Mystery Tour! Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-16
- SM080 Not Caving Under Pressure! Sun & Moon 2018-11-24
- SM125 A Timeless Encounter! Sun & Moon 2019-10-12
- JN052 How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm? Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN141 A Squad's Worth of Passion! Journeys 2023-09-08
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Alolan Sandslash partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Alolan Sandslash partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Alolan Sandslash has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Alolan Sandslash sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Alolan Sandslash cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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