Sandslash
Ground-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 538.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Earthquake
Same-type attack bonus on Earthquake. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sandslash takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 538
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,356 CP
Sandslash moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw Best | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Sand Attack STAB | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze STAB | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Earthquake Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Scorching Sands STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Night Slash Elite | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Night Slash is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Sandslash is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sandslash
How to get Sandslash
- Evolve from
- Sandshrew · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Sandslash arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 59 | 2,052 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 59 | 2,221 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,320 | 1,390 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,642 | 1,729 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,320 | 1,390 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 998 | 1,051 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,320 | 1,390 |
Is Sandslash good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sandslash has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 105 |
| Lv 3 | 176 |
| Lv 4 | 248 |
| Lv 5 | 320 |
| Lv 6 | 391 |
| Lv 7 | 463 |
| Lv 8 | 535 |
| Lv 9 | 606 |
| Lv 10 | 678 |
| Lv 11 | 746 |
| Lv 12 | 814 |
| Lv 13 | 882 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 949 |
| Lv 15 | 1,017 |
| Lv 16 | 1,085 |
| Lv 17 | 1,153 |
| Lv 18 | 1,221 |
| Lv 19 | 1,288 |
| Lv 20 | 1,356 |
| Lv 21 | 1,424 |
| Lv 22 | 1,492 |
| Lv 23 | 1,560 |
| Lv 24 | 1,628 |
| Lv 25 | 1,696 |
| Lv 26 | 1,763 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,831 |
| Lv 28 | 1,899 |
| Lv 29 | 1,967 |
| Lv 30 | 2,035 |
| Lv 31 | 2,069 |
| Lv 32 | 2,103 |
| Lv 33 | 2,137 |
| Lv 34 | 2,170 |
| Lv 35 | 2,204 |
| Lv 36 | 2,238 |
| Lv 37 | 2,272 |
| Lv 38 | 2,306 |
| Lv 39 | 2,340 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,374 |
| Lv 41 | 2,404 |
| Lv 42 | 2,434 |
| Lv 43 | 2,465 |
| Lv 44 | 2,496 |
| Lv 45 | 2,527 |
| Lv 46 | 2,558 |
| Lv 47 | 2,589 |
| Lv 48 | 2,620 |
| Lv 49 | 2,652 |
| Lv 50 | 2,684 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0028
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 29.50 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0028_POKEMON_SANDSLASH
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sandslash in Pokemon GO?
Sandslash's best moveset is Metal Claw with Earthquake. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Sandslash's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sandslash takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Sandslash's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sandslash reaches 2,684 CP at level 50 and 2,374 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Sandslash?
A 15/15/15 Sandslash shows 1,356 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,696 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,017 CP.
How do you get Sandslash in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Sandshrew (50 Candy).