#028 Sandslash

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
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This Pokédex entry is for Generation VIII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Sandslash Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
Picture
Normal Sprite
Regular Form Alola Form
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Sandslash
Japan: Sandpan
サンドパン
French: Sablaireau
German: Sandamer
Korean: 고지
National: #028
Galar: #---
Isle of Armor: #169
Crown Tundra: #---
Sinnoh: #---
Hisui: #---
Male :50.2%
Female :49.8%
Normal Ground-type
Alolan Ice-type Steel-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Mouse Pokémon 3'03" / 3'11"
1.0m / 1.2m
65.0lbs / 121.3lbs
29.5kg / 55.0kg
902,560 (SWSH)
5,120 (BDSP)
Abilities: Sand Veil - Sand Rush (Hidden) (Normal Forme) - Snow Cloak- Slush Rush (Hidden) (Alola Form)
Sand Veil: Raises the Pokémon’s evasion during a sandstorm by one level.
Hidden Ability:
Sand Rush: Speed is doubled within a sandstorm
Alola Form Abilities:
Snow Cloak: Raises the Pokémon’s evasion during a hailstorm by one level.
Hidden Ability:
Slush Rush: Doubles the Pokémon's Speed when Hail is in effect
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Dynamax Capable?
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
50 2 Defense Point(s)
Alola Form
2 Defense Point(s)
Sandslash can Dynamax

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
*1 *1 *2 *0 *2 *2 *1 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
Damage Taken Alola Form
*0.5 *4 *1 *1 *0.5 *0.25 *4 *0 *2 *0.5 *0.5 *0.5 *1 *1 *0.5 *1 *1 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 Sword & Shield
Regular Form
Grip Claw
Grip Claw
- 5%
Alolan Form
Grip Claw
Grip Claw
- 5%
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Grip Claw
Grip Claw
- 5%
Field
Evolutionary Chain
Use Ice Stone
Alternate Forms
Kantonian FormAlola Form
Kantonian FormAlola Form
Sandslash is one of several Pokémon that have Region Forms. If caught or bred from a parent that originates in Alola, it will have its Alola Form

Locations

- In-Depth Details
Sword Transfer from Pokémon HOME or Trade with players with Expansion Pass
Max Raid Battles
Shield Transfer from Pokémon HOME or Trade with players with Expansion Pass
Max Raid Battles
Isle of Armor Sword Forest of Focus, Potbottom Desert
Max Raid Battles: Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Potbottom Desert, Stepping-Stone Sea
Details
Shield Forest of Focus, Potbottom Desert
Max Raid Battles: Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Potbottom Desert, Stepping-Stone Sea
Details
Crown Tundra Sword Dynamax Adventures
Shield Dynamax Adventures
Brilliant Diamond Trade from Pokémon Shining Pearl
Shining Pearl Grand UndergroundDetails
Trainer Locations  Details
Flavor Text
Sandslash SpriteSwordThe drier the area Sandslash lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon's spikes will feel when touched.
ShieldIt climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.
Sandslash SpriteSwordIt uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon.
ShieldMany people climb snowy mountains, hoping to see the icy spikes of these Pokémon glistening in the light of dawn.
Brilliant Diamond It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Shining Pearl


Attacks

Level UpTM & HMEgg Moves

Level Up AnchorsAlolan Standard
Level Up Anchors Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Standard Level Up - Sword & Shield

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Crush Claw Crush Claw - Normal-type Crush Claw: Physical Move 75 95 10 50
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Scratch Scratch - Normal-type Scratch: Physical Move 40 100 35 --
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Defense Curl Defense Curl - Normal-type Defense Curl: Other Move -- 101 40 --
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Poison Sting Poison Sting - Poison-type Poison Sting: Physical Move 15 100 35 30
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Sand Attack Sand Attack - Ground-type Sand Attack: Other Move -- 100 15 --
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
9 Rollout Rollout - Rock-type Rollout: Physical Move 30 90 20 --
The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
12 Fury Cutter Fury Cutter - Bug-type Fury Cutter: Physical Move 40 95 20 --
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
15 Rapid Spin Rapid Spin - Normal-type Rapid Spin: Physical Move 50 100 40 100
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user's Speed stat.
18 Bulldoze Bulldoze - Ground-type Bulldoze: Physical Move 60 100 20 100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
21 Swift Swift - Normal-type Swift: Special Move 60 101 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
26 Fury Swipes Fury Swipes - Normal-type Fury Swipes: Physical Move 18 80 15 --
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
31 Sand Tomb Sand Tomb - Ground-type Sand Tomb: Physical Move 35 85 15 100
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
36 Slash Slash - Normal-type Slash: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
41 Dig Dig - Ground-type Dig: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
46 Gyro Ball Gyro Ball - Steel-type Gyro Ball: Physical Move ?? 100 5 --
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
51 Swords Dance Swords Dance - Normal-type Swords Dance: Other Move -- 101 20 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
56 Sandstorm Sandstorm - Rock-type Sandstorm: Other Move -- 101 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
61 Earthquake Earthquake - Ground-type Earthquake: Physical Move 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Standard Level Up - Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Crush Claw Crush Claw - Normal-type Crush Claw: Physical Move 75 95 10 50
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Scratch Scratch - Normal-type Scratch: Physical Move 40 100 35 --
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Defense Curl Defense Curl - Normal-type Defense Curl: Other Move -- 101 40 --
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Poison Sting Poison Sting - Poison-type Poison Sting: Physical Move 15 100 35 30
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Sand Attack Sand Attack - Ground-type Sand Attack: Other Move -- 100 15 --
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
Agility Agility - Psychic-type Agility: Other Move -- 101 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
9 Rollout Rollout - Rock-type Rollout: Physical Move 30 90 20 --
The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
12 Fury Cutter Fury Cutter - Bug-type Fury Cutter: Physical Move 40 95 20 --
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
15 Rapid Spin Rapid Spin - Normal-type Rapid Spin: Physical Move 50 100 40 100
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user's Speed stat.
18 Bulldoze Bulldoze - Ground-type Bulldoze: Physical Move 60 100 20 100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
21 Swift Swift - Normal-type Swift: Special Move 60 101 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
26 Fury Swipes Fury Swipes - Normal-type Fury Swipes: Physical Move 18 80 15 --
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
31 Sand Tomb Sand Tomb - Ground-type Sand Tomb: Physical Move 35 85 15 100
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
36 Slash Slash - Normal-type Slash: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
41 Dig Dig - Ground-type Dig: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
46 Gyro Ball Gyro Ball - Steel-type Gyro Ball: Physical Move ?? 100 5 --
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
51 Swords Dance Swords Dance - Normal-type Swords Dance: Other Move -- 101 20 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
56 Sandstorm Sandstorm - Rock-type Sandstorm: Other Move -- 101 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
61 Earthquake Earthquake - Ground-type Earthquake: Physical Move 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Alola Form Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Evolve Icicle Spear Icicle Spear - Ice-type Icicle Spear: Physical Move 25 100 30 --
The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.
Icicle Spear Icicle Spear - Ice-type Icicle Spear: Physical Move 25 100 30 --
The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.
Icicle Crash Icicle Crash - Ice-type Icicle Crash: Physical Move 85 90 10 30
The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Metal Burst Metal Burst - Steel-type Metal Burst: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.
Rollout Rollout - Rock-type Rollout: Physical Move 30 90 20 --
The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Fury Cutter Fury Cutter - Bug-type Fury Cutter: Physical Move 40 95 20 --
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Rapid Spin Rapid Spin - Normal-type Rapid Spin: Physical Move 50 100 40 100
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user's Speed stat.
Metal Claw Metal Claw - Steel-type Metal Claw: Physical Move 50 95 35 10
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Swift Swift - Normal-type Swift: Special Move 60 101 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Fury Swipes Fury Swipes - Normal-type Fury Swipes: Physical Move 18 80 15 --
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
Iron Defense Iron Defense - Steel-type Iron Defense: Other Move -- 101 15 --
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Slash Slash - Normal-type Slash: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
Iron Head Iron Head - Steel-type Iron Head: Physical Move 80 100 15 30
The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Gyro Ball Gyro Ball - Steel-type Gyro Ball: Physical Move ?? 100 5 --
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
Swords Dance Swords Dance - Normal-type Swords Dance: Other Move -- 101 20 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Hail Hail - Ice-type Hail: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
Blizzard Blizzard - Ice-type Blizzard: Special Move 110 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Scratch Scratch - Normal-type Scratch: Physical Move 40 100 35 --
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Defense Curl Defense Curl - Normal-type Defense Curl: Other Move -- 101 40 --
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Mist Mist - Ice-type Mist: Other Move -- 101 30 --
The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
Powder Snow Powder Snow - Ice-type Powder Snow: Special Move 40 100 25 10
The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon.
TM Anchors Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks

TM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Form
TM04 Ice Punch Ice Punch - Ice-type Ice Punch: Physical Move 75 100 15 10
Alolan Form
The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM07 Pin Missile Pin Missile - Bug-type Pin Missile: Physical Move 25 95 20 --
NormalAlolan Form
Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
TM08 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam - Normal-type Hyper Beam: Special Move 150 90 5 --
NormalAlolan Form
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM09 Giga Impact Giga Impact - Normal-type Giga Impact: Physical Move 150 90 5 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM15 Dig Dig - Ground-type Dig: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
TM19 Safeguard Safeguard - Normal-type Safeguard: Other Move -- 101 25 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
TM21 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- 101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Slide - Rock-type Rock Slide: Physical Move 75 90 10 30
NormalAlolan Form
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM23 Thief Thief - Dark-type Thief: Physical Move 60 100 25 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM24 Snore Snore - Normal-type Snore: Special Move 50 100 15 30
NormalAlolan Form
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- 101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM27 Icy Wind Icy Wind - Ice-type Icy Wind: Special Move 55 95 15 100
Alolan Form
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
TM31 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
NormalAlolan Form
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM32 Sandstorm Sandstorm - Rock-type Sandstorm: Other Move -- 101 10 --
Normal
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM34 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- 101 5 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM35 Hail Hail - Ice-type Hail: Other Move -- 101 10 --
Alolan Form
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM39 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
NormalAlolan Form
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM40 Swift Swift - Normal-type Swift: Special Move 60 101 20 --
NormalAlolan Form
Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
TM43 Brick Break Brick Break - Fighting-type Brick Break: Physical Move 75 100 15 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Tomb - Rock-type Rock Tomb: Physical Move 60 95 15 100
NormalAlolan Form
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM49 Sand Tomb Sand Tomb - Ground-type Sand Tomb: Physical Move 35 85 15 100
Normal
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
TM51 Icicle Spear Icicle Spear - Ice-type Icicle Spear: Physical Move 25 100 30 --
Alolan Form
The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.
TM53 Mud Shot Mud Shot - Ground-type Mud Shot: Special Move 55 95 15 100
Normal
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
TM59 Fling Fling - Dark-type Fling: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
TM64 Avalanche Avalanche - Ice-type Avalanche: Physical Move 60 100 10 --
Alolan Form
The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
TM65 Shadow Claw Shadow Claw - Ghost-type Shadow Claw: Physical Move 70 100 15 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM76 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM81 Bulldoze Bulldoze - Ground-type Bulldoze: Physical Move 60 100 20 100
NormalAlolan Form
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Stomping Tantrum - Ground-type Stomping Tantrum: Physical Move 75 100 10 --
Normal
Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Technical Record Attacks

TR #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Form
TR00 Swords Dance Swords Dance - Normal-type Swords Dance: Other Move -- 101 20 --
NormalAlolan Form
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TR01 Body Slam Body Slam - Normal-type Body Slam: Physical Move 85 100 15 30
NormalAlolan Form
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR06 Blizzard Blizzard - Ice-type Blizzard: Special Move 110 70 5 10
Alolan Form
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TR10 Earthquake Earthquake - Ground-type Earthquake: Physical Move 100 100 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TR12 Agility Agility - Psychic-type Agility: Other Move -- 101 30 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
TR17 Amnesia Amnesia - Psychic-type Amnesia: Other Move -- 101 20 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
TR18 Leech Life Leech Life - Bug-type Leech Life: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TR20 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- 101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TR23 Spikes Spikes - Ground-type Spikes: Other Move -- 101 20 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
TR26 Endure Endure - Normal-type Endure: Other Move -- 101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- 101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR31 Iron Tail Iron Tail - Steel-type Iron Tail: Physical Move 100 75 15 30
NormalAlolan Form
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TR46 Iron Defense Iron Defense - Steel-type Iron Defense: Other Move -- 101 15 --
Alolan Form
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
TR52 Gyro Ball Gyro Ball - Steel-type Gyro Ball: Physical Move ?? 100 5 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
TR57 Poison Jab Poison Jab - Poison-type Poison Jab: Physical Move 80 100 20 30
NormalAlolan Form
The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
TR60 X-Scissor X-Scissor - Bug-type X-Scissor: Physical Move 80 100 15 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TR64 Focus Blast Focus Blast - Fighting-type Focus Blast: Special Move 120 70 5 10
NormalAlolan Form
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TR67 Earth Power Earth Power - Ground-type Earth Power: Special Move 90 100 10 10
Normal
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TR74 Iron Head Iron Head - Steel-type Iron Head: Physical Move 80 100 15 30
Alolan Form
The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
TR75 Stone Edge Stone Edge - Rock-type Stone Edge: Physical Move 100 80 5 --
Normal
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TR76 Stealth Rock Stealth Rock - Rock-type Stealth Rock: Other Move -- 101 20 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
TR85 Work Up Work Up - Normal-type Work Up: Other Move -- 101 30 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TR87 Drill Run Drill Run - Ground-type Drill Run: Physical Move 80 95 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
TR95 Throat Chop Throat Chop - Dark-type Throat Chop: Physical Move 80 100 15 100
NormalAlolan Form
The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

BDSP Technical Machine Attacks

TM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Focus Punch Focus Punch - Fighting-type Focus Punch: Physical Move 150 100 20 --
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
TM10 Work Up Work Up - Normal-type Work Up: Other Move -- 101 30 --
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- 101 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam - Normal-type Hyper Beam: Special Move 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM20 Safeguard Safeguard - Normal-type Safeguard: Other Move -- 101 25 --
The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
TM23 Iron Tail Iron Tail - Steel-type Iron Tail: Physical Move 100 75 15 30
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM26 Earthquake Earthquake - Ground-type Earthquake: Physical Move 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM28 Dig Dig - Ground-type Dig: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
TM31 Brick Break Brick Break - Fighting-type Brick Break: Physical Move 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- 101 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm Sandstorm - Rock-type Sandstorm: Other Move -- 101 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Tomb - Rock-type Rock Tomb: Physical Move 60 95 15 100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM40 Aerial Ace Aerial Ace - Flying-type Aerial Ace: Physical Move 60 101 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief Thief - Dark-type Thief: Physical Move 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM52 Focus Blast Focus Blast - Fighting-type Focus Blast: Special Move 120 70 5 10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM56 Fling Fling - Dark-type Fling: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
TM58 Endure Endure - Normal-type Endure: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65 Shadow Claw Shadow Claw - Ghost-type Shadow Claw: Physical Move 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM68 Giga Impact Giga Impact - Normal-type Giga Impact: Physical Move 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM71 Stone Edge Stone Edge - Rock-type Stone Edge: Physical Move 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM74 Gyro Ball Gyro Ball - Steel-type Gyro Ball: Physical Move ?? 100 5 --
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
TM75 Swords Dance Swords Dance - Normal-type Swords Dance: Other Move -- 101 20 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM76 Stealth Rock Stealth Rock - Rock-type Stealth Rock: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Slide - Rock-type Rock Slide: Physical Move 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM81 X-Scissor X-Scissor - Bug-type X-Scissor: Physical Move 80 100 15 --
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- 101 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Bulldoze Bulldoze - Ground-type Bulldoze: Physical Move 60 100 20 100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM84 Poison Jab Poison Jab - Poison-type Poison Jab: Physical Move 80 100 20 30
The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TM93 Cut Cut - Normal-type Cut: Physical Move 50 95 30 --
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
TM96 Strength Strength - Normal-type Strength: Physical Move 80 100 15 --
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
TM98 Rock Smash Rock Smash - Fighting-type Rock Smash: Physical Move 40 100 15 50
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM100 Rock Climb Rock Climb - Normal-type Rock Climb: Physical Move 90 85 20 20
A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It's also one of the Pokétch's hidden moves.

Egg Moves

(Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Counter Counter - Fighting-type Counter: Physical Move ?? 100 20 -- NormalAlola Form
Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Flail Flail - Normal-type Flail: Physical Move ?? 100 15 -- NormalAlola Form
Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Mud-Slap Mud-Slap - Ground-type Mud-Slap: Special Move 20 100 10 100 Normal
Details
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Night Slash Night Slash - Dark-type Night Slash: Physical Move 70 100 15 -- NormalAlola Form
Details
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Metal Claw Metal Claw - Steel-type Metal Claw: Physical Move 50 95 35 10 Normal
Details
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Hone Claws Hone Claws - Dark-type Hone Claws: Other Move -- 101 15 -- NormalAlola Form
Details
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Crush Claw Crush Claw - Normal-type Crush Claw: Physical Move 75 95 10 50 Alola Form
Details
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Curse Curse - Ghost-type Curse: Other Move -- 101 10 -- Alola Form
Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Counter Counter - Fighting-type Counter: Physical Move ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Flail Flail - Normal-type Flail: Physical Move ?? 100 15 -- Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Mud-Slap Mud-Slap - Ground-type Mud-Slap: Special Move 20 100 10 100 Details
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Night Slash Night Slash - Dark-type Night Slash: Physical Move 70 100 15 -- Details
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Metal Claw Metal Claw - Steel-type Metal Claw: Physical Move 50 95 35 10 Details
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Hone Claws Hone Claws - Dark-type Hone Claws: Other Move -- 101 15 -- Details
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Rapid Spin
BDSP Only
Rapid Spin - Normal-type Rapid Spin: Physical Move 50 100 40 100 Details
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user's Speed stat.
Crush Claw
BDSP Only
Crush Claw - Normal-type Crush Claw: Physical Move 75 95 10 50 Details
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Mud Shot
BDSP Only
Mud Shot - Ground-type Mud Shot: Special Move 55 95 15 100 Details
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Form
Steel Beam140955--
Alolan Form
The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Form
Scorching SandsScorching Sands - Ground-typeScorching Sands: Special Move701001030
Sandslash
The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Steel RollerSteel Roller - Steel-typeSteel Roller: Physical Move1301005100
SandslashAlola Form
The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn't turned into a terrain.
Triple AxelTriple Axel - Ice-typeTriple Axel: Physical Move209010--
Alola Form
A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.

Usable Max Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %Form
Max Flutterby Max Flutterby - Bug-type Physical Move
Physical Move
130
130
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Max Strike Max Strike - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move
Physical MoveSpecial Move
150(Phy)/150(Spe)
150(Phy)/150(Spe)
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat.
Max Knuckle Max Knuckle - Fighting-type Physical MoveSpecial Move
Physical MoveSpecial Move
90(Phy)/95(Spe)
90(Phy)/95(Spe)
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats.
Max Phantasm Max Phantasm - Ghost-type Physical Move
Physical Move
120
120
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.
Max Hailstorm Max Hailstorm - Ice-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 140(Phy)/140(Spe) 101 10 --
Alolan Form
This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
Max Ooze Max Ooze - Poison-type Physical Move
Physical Move
90
90
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Poison-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Atk stats.
Max Rockfall Max Rockfall - Rock-type Physical Move
Physical Move
130
130
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns.
Max Quake Max Quake - Ground-type Physical MoveSpecial Move
Physical Move
130(Phy)/130(Spe)
130
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats.
Max Darkness Max Darkness - Dark-type Physical Move
Physical Move
130
130
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Max Steelspike Max Steelspike - Steel-type Physical Move
Physical MoveSpecial Move
140
140(Phy)/140(Spe)
101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats.
Max Guard Max Guard - Normal-type

101 10 --
NormalAlolan Form
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Transfer Only Moves
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Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 450 75 100 110 45 55 65
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 94 - 136 103 - 145 45 - 87 54 - 96 63 - 105
Lv. 100 260 - 354 184 - 269 202 - 287 85 - 170 103 - 188 121 - 206
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 105 - 152 115 - 162 50 - 97 60 - 107 70 - 117
Lv. 100 260 - 354 205 - 299 225 - 319 95 - 189 115 - 209 135 - 229
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 115 - 167 126 - 178 55 - 106 66 - 117 77 - 128
Lv. 100 260 - 354 225 - 328 247 - 350 104 - 207 126 - 229 148 - 251
75
100
110
65
55
45

Stats - Alolan Sandslash

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 450 75 100 120 25 65 65
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 94 - 136 112 - 154 27 - 69 63 - 105 63 - 105
Lv. 100 260 - 354 184 - 269 220 - 305 49 - 134 121 - 206 121 - 206
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 105 - 152 125 - 172 30 - 77 70 - 117 70 - 117
Lv. 100 260 - 354 205 - 299 245 - 339 55 - 149 135 - 229 135 - 229
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 115 - 167 137 - 189 33 - 84 77 - 128 77 - 128
Lv. 100 260 - 354 225 - 328 269 - 372 60 - 163 148 - 251 148 - 251
75
100
120
65
65
25

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