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POKEMECHANICS - Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Sandslash
Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
No. 28
HT1m
WT29.5kg
Lv. 22
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sandslash

Sandslash

OMEGA-RUBY

Sandslash’s body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones.

ALPHA-SAPPHIRE

Sandslash can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this Pokémon will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.

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Encounters:

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Poison Sting
poison
Physical
15
100
35
30
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
22
Crush Claw
normal
Physical
75
95
10
50
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
ground

Abilities:

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sand Rush (hidden)

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Base Stats:

HP: 75
ATT: 100
DEF: 110
SP. ATK: 45
SP. DEF: 55
SPE: 65
EVs: +2 DEF
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Sand Attack
ground
Status
--
100
15
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Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
--
Scratch
normal
Physical
40
100
35
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Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
9
Rapid Spin
normal
Physical
50
100
40
100
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
20
Fury Swipes
normal
Physical
18
80
15
--
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
24
Sand Tomb
ground
Physical
35
85
15
100
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
28
Slash
normal
Physical
70
100
20
--
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
14
Magnitude
ground
Physical
--
100
30
--
The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.
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Safeguard
normal
Status
--
--
25
--
The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
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X Scissor
bug
Physical
80
100
15
--
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
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  • (#112) Muk
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  • (#114) Weezing
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sandshrew
7
Rollout
rock
Physical
30
90
20
--
The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
--
Defense Curl
normal
Status
--
--
40
--
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
11
Fury Cutter
bug
Physical
40
95
20
--
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
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Cut
normal
Physical
50
95
30
--
The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.
43
Swords Dance
normal
Status
--
--
20
--
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
38
Gyro Ball
steel
Physical
--
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.
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Rock Slide
rock
Physical
75
90
10
30
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
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Rock Smash
fighting
Physical
40
100
15
50
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
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Poison Jab
poison
Physical
80
100
20
30
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
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Focus Blast
fighting
Special
120
70
5
10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
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Hone Claws
dark
Status
--
--
15
--
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
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Stone Edge
rock
Physical
100
80
5
--
The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.
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Shadow Claw
ghost
Physical
70
100
15
--
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
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Super Fang
normal
Physical
--
90
10
--
The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Damage:

normal
x1.0
fighting
x1.0
flying
x1.0
poison
x0.5
ground
x1.0
rock
x0.5
bug
x1.0
ghost
x1.0
steel
x1.0
fire
x1.0
water
x2.0
grass
x2.0
electric
x0
psychic
x1.0
ice
x2.0
dragon
x1.0
dark
x1.0
fairy
x1.0
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Sandstorm
rock
Status
--
--
10
--
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
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Strength
normal
Physical
80
100
15
--
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
53
Earthquake
ground
Physical
100
100
10
--
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
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Thief
dark
Physical
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.
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Rock Tomb
rock
Physical
60
95
15
100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
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Brick Break
fighting
Physical
75
100
15
--
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
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Fling
dark
Physical
--
100
10
--
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
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Bulldoze
ground
Physical
60
100
20
100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
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Earth Power
ground
Special
90
100
10
10
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
--
Stealth Rock
rock
Status
--
--
20
--
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
--
Focus Punch
fighting
Physical
150
100
20
--
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
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Covet
normal
Physical
60
100
25
--
The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
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Swift
normal
Special
60
--
20
--
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
33
Dig
ground
Physical
80
100
10
--
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
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Double Team
normal
Status
--
--
15
--
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
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Attract
normal
Status
--
100
15
--
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
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Swagger
normal
Status
--
85
15
--
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
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Return
normal
Physical
--
100
20
--
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
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Frustration
normal
Physical
--
100
20
--
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
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Sunny Day
fire
Status
--
--
5
--
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
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Knock Off
dark
Physical
65
100
20
--
The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
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Aerial Ace
flying
Physical
60
--
20
--
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
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Iron Tail
steel
Physical
100
75
15
30
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
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Hyper Beam
normal
Special
150
90
5
--
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
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Toxic
poison
Status
--
90
10
--
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
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Protect
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
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Rest
psychic
Status
--
--
5
--
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
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Substitute
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
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Sleep Talk
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
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Hidden Power
normal
Special
60
100
15
--
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
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Secret Power
normal
Physical
70
100
20
30
An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.
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Giga Impact
normal
Physical
150
90
5
--
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
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Facade
normal
Physical
70
100
20
--
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
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Round
normal
Special
60
100
15
--
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
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Confide
normal
Status
--
--
20
100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
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Snore
normal
Special
50
100
15
30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.