#0028 · Generation 1
Alola Sandslash
IceSteel
Explore Alola Sandslash's stats, moves, habitats, evolutions, and ways to obtain it
Base stats
Hp75
Speed65
Attack100
Defense120
Special Attack25
Special Defense65
Abilities and capture
- Abilities
- Slushrush (hidden), Snowcloak
- Catch rate
- 90
- Base friendship
- 50
- Base experience
- 158
- Egg cycles
- 20
Biology
- Height
- 12 m
- Weight
- 550 kg
- Gender ratio
- 50% male
- Egg groups
- Field
- Can Gigantamax
- No
Defensive matchups
- Weak to
×4
×4
×2- Resists
×0.5
×0.5
×0.25
×0.5
×0.5
×0.5
×0.5
×0.5- Immune to
Moves
Icicle SpearLv 1IcePhysicalPower 25Accuracy 10030 PPThe user attacks by launching sharp icicles at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Metal BurstLv 1SteelPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10010 PPThe user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.
Icicle CrashLv 1IcePhysicalPower 85Accuracy 9010 PPThe user attacks by crashing large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.
SlashLv 1SteelPhysicalPower 70Accuracy 10020 PPThe target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Defense CurlLv 1NormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -140 PPThe user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Ice BallLv 1IcePhysicalPower 30Accuracy 9020 PPThe user attacks the target for five turns. The move's power increases each time it hits.
Metal ClawLv 1SteelPhysicalPower 50Accuracy 9535 PPThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Swords DanceLv 1NormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
BlizzardLv 1IceSpecialPower 110Accuracy 705 PPA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
HailLv 1IceStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
Iron DefenseLv 1SteelStatusPower 0Accuracy -115 PPThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Gyro BallLv 1SteelPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 1005 PPThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Iron HeadLv 1SteelPhysicalPower 80Accuracy 10015 PPThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
RolloutLv 1RockPhysicalPower 30Accuracy 9020 PPThe user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Fury CutterLv 1BugPhysicalPower 40Accuracy 9520 PPThe user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Rapid SpinLv 1NormalPhysicalPower 50Accuracy 10040 PPThe user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.
SwiftLv 1NormalSpecialPower 60Accuracy -120 PPStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Fury SwipesLv 1NormalPhysicalPower 18Accuracy 8015 PPThe user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
ScratchLv 1NormalPhysicalPower 40Accuracy 10035 PPHard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
MistLv 1IceStatusPower 0Accuracy -130 PPThe user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
Powder SnowLv 1IceSpecialPower 40Accuracy 10025 PPThe user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also leave opposing Pokémon frozen.
SnowscapeLv 1IceStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
BideLv 1NormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Evolution
No further evolution
Drops
Armadillo Scute · 0-2 · 100%
Grip Claw · 1 · 5%
Quick Claw · 1 · 5%
Chople Berry · 1 · 5%
Where to find it
No known wild habitat
Other ways to obtain it
No other known method