Sandslash (サンドパン, Sandopan^?, Sandpan in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Sandslash in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments—and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[2] Image File history File links © This image is copyrighted. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... 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The name Sandslash is a portmanteau of the words sand and slash. Its name in Japanese comes from sand and pangolin. In the beta versions of the games, its name was Sandstorm. A portmanteau (IPA pronunciation: ) is a word or morpheme which fuses two or more words or parts of words to give a combined or loaded meaning. ... Patterns in the sand Sand is a granular material made up of fine rock particles. ... Patterns in the sand Sand is a granular material made up of fine rock particles. ... Species Manis culionensis Manis gigantea Manis temminckii Manis tricuspis Manis tetradactyla Manis crassicaudata Manis pentadactyla Manis javanica Pangolins (pronounced ) or scaly anteaters are mammals in the order Pholidota. ...

Biological Characteristics

Sandslash is a moderately large, bipedal porcupine or pangolin-like creature with hard yellow skin, lengthy claws, and a back loaded with an assemblage of large brown spikes. These spikes are hardened sections of Sandslash’s hide that grow to form a natural self-defense. Each spike remains on Sandslash for one year, after which it falls off and a new spike grows in its place. Genera Family Erethizontidae Coendou Sphiggurus Erethizon Echinoprocta Chaetomys Family Hystricidae Atherurus Hystrix Thecurus Trichys This article is about the rodent mammal. ... Species Manis culionensis Manis gigantea Manis temminckii Manis tricuspis Manis tetradactyla Manis crassicaudata Manis pentadactyla Manis javanica Pangolins (pronounced ) or scaly anteaters are mammals in the order Pholidota. ...

Sandslash is a resilient creature that lives in desert areas, particularly areas close to dry forests. It is commonly seen either climbing up trees or digging into the dusty ground, both activities which it is suited for thanks to its claws. However, though its claws are strong, they are not indestructible; they occasionally snap when Sandslash digs at an incredibly fast pace. The claws will have started to grow back by the next day, though. The most notable behavior that Sandslash performs to cope with its environment is its method of curling up its body to become in essence a ball covered with large spikes, much like the hedgehog, armadillo, or pangolin . Sandslash rolls up so that the spikes shade its inner body from the sun and therefore prevent heatstroke that can result from the scorching heat that accompanies daytime in the desert. Genera Atelerix Erinaceus Hemiechinus Mesechinus Paraechinus A hedgehog is any of the small spiny mammals of the subfamily Erinaceinae and the order Erinaceomorpha. ... Families Pampatheriidae (prehistoric) Glyptodontidae (prehistoric) Dasypodidae Armadillos are small placental mammals, known for having a bony armor shell. ... Species Manis culionensis Manis gigantea Manis temminckii Manis tricuspis Manis tetradactyla Manis crassicaudata Manis pentadactyla Manis javanica Pangolins (pronounced ) or scaly anteaters are mammals in the order Pholidota. ...

Sandslash is a fully-armed predator when dealing with other Pokémon in the desert areas that form its natural environment. When attacked, Sandslash rolls up into its spherical guise and its spikes arrange to form its defense, after which the Pokémon will either roll away to escape or roll towards the opponent to attack. When trying to flee in this manner, Sandslash exerts specific force on the ground to kick up small-but-blinding dust clouds in its wake, hoping to discourage other Pokémon from following it. When attacking in this manner, though, Sandslash proves itself adept at making the opponent flinch with the spikes of its rolling body just before uncoiling itself and hacking with its claws. It prefers attacking from higher elevations when targeting prey.

In the Pokémon video games

Sandslash is generally obtained by evolving a Sandshrew at level 22. However, it can also be found in the wild in a fair number of locations. In Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow it is found in the Cerulean Cave/Unknown Dungeon, as well as Route 23 on Blue. In Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Crystal, it can be found on Route 26, as well as Route 27 and Mt. Moon on Gold, and Victory Road on Crystal. In the LeafGreen version for GBA, it is found on Route 23 and Victory Road. Sandshrew , Sand in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were the first Pokémon games released for the Game Boy in the United States. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Sandslash has very good defense and attack stats, average HP, and lesser speed, special defense, and special attack. It can learn Slash, Sandstorm, and Defense Curl by leveling up, Rollout from the Emerald move tutor (to combo with Defense Curl), Counter, Rock Slide, and Swords Dance both as egg moves and as moves available from in-game-tutors, Metal Claw and Flail as egg moves, and Iron Tail, Earthquake, Brick Break, Aerial Ace, and Dig as TM (Technical Machine) moves. Since Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Sandslash can learn Crush Claw as an egg move if bred with a Zangoose that knows Crush Claw. Sandslash’s Ground-type gives a STAB (or Same-Type Attack Bonus) to its already powerful Earthquake move along with its attack stat but leaves Sandslash succeptible to Water, Grass, and Ice-type moves, but immune to electric type attacks. And Sandslash’s Sand Veil ability increases its evasion while a Sandstorm is in effect. All of the above adds up to a solid Pokémon to train when battling in-game trainers, but it is not commonly seen in hardcore competitive play because its strengths cannot be exploited as much as the strengths of many other fully-evolved Pokémon. Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, released in Japan as Pocket Monsters Ruby and Pocket Monsters Sapphire ), released on March 17, 2003 in North America for the Game Boy Advance, mark the beginning of the third generation in the Pokémon series of RPGs. ... Zangoose ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Wild Sandslash in the Gold and Crystal versions have a 5% chance of holding the Quick Claw item, a generally sought-after item in competitive play. In the Leafgreen version, however, Sandslash has a 5% chance of holding the Soft Sand item. In both cases one can use the Thief (or Covet in Ruby and Sapphire) move to acquire these items.

A Sandslash is also found in the Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap in the Valley Course. It will burrow underground before a close-up picture can be taken, so to drive it out of the ground one must knock two nearby Geodude hanging from the cliffs off and to the ground. This will cause a Graveler to fall down as well, and the force of that landing will cause the Sandslash to resurface. This section needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Pokémon Snap ) is a video game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. ... Geodude Ishitsubute in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 species from the Pokémon franchise. ... Graveler , Golone in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ...

In the Pokémon anime

Just like its pre-evolved form Sandshrew, Sandslash doesn't appear that much in the anime. Only a few trainers that have crossed Ash's way have it. Sandshrew , Sand in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... The main characters of the Advanced Generation: Brock, Ash, May, Max, along with Mudkip, Treecko, Pikachu, and Torchic. ... Trainers in the video game can be male or female. ... Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi ) in Japan, is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ...

Its first appearance was "To Master the Onixpected". It was caught in the "skin" of the Giant Onix. The Sandslash getting caught in the Onix's "skin" was the reason why the Giant Onix went on its rampage. Bruno of the Elite Four managed to get the Sandslash out. Another appearance of Sandslash's was in the Johto saga, during the episode in which Ash captured his Cyndaquil, another trainer that had his sights set on the Cyndaquil as well, used a Sandslash to attempt to capture the little creature. Mewtwo also cloned a Sandslash in Pokémon: The First Movie. Because of its rare appearances in the anime, it is one of the most neglected pokemon (compare with Weepinbell) Onix , Iwark in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... Weepinbell ) is a Grass/Poison Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ...

In other media

Sandslash in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Sandslash's most notable appearance is in chapter 145 of Pokémon Adventures, which is in volume 12. In it, Gold and Silver are attacked by a number of spike balls that turn out to be Sandslash. A wild Sandslash is also seen in chapter 43, which makes Bill remember Team Rocket's previous plots, and another is owned by Team Magma in chapter 219. Image File history File links Sandslash_tcg. ... Image File history File links Sandslash_tcg. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... Two members of Team Magma In the Pokémon world, Team Magma are a group of police troopers in Pokémon Advanced. ...

Sandslash has appeared on seven trading cards, always as a Ground Pokémon, and they were in Fossil, Gym Heroes(as Brock's Sandslash), , Gym Challenge (as Brock's Sandslash), Skyridge, EX Sandstorm, EX Team Rocket Returns (as a dual Dark/Ground type Dark Sandslash) and EX Delta Species (as a dual Steel/Ground type). In Fossil, Gym Challenge (as Brock's Sandslash), and Legendary (as a reprint of the Fossil Sandslash) it is uncommon, and in Skyridge it is common. In Gym Heroes (as Brock's Sandslash), EX Sandstorm, and EX Team Rocket Returns (as Dark Sandslash), it is a rare card.

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Sandslash as a species
• Sandslash’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Sandslash Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Sandslash Previously hosted by Wikibooks