#028 · HeartGold Generations · changed in this game
Sandslash (Alola)
IceSteelSnow Cloak, Slush Rush (hidden)
In HeartGold Generations: It is not in any of this guide's encounter tables. Ice / Steel type, base stats total 450.
Level-up moves 21
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icicle Spear The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes two to five times in a row. | Ice | Phys | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Icicle Crash Icicles are dropped on the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. | Ice | Phys | 85 | 90 | 10 |
| 1 | Metal Burst The user retaliates against the foe that last inflicted damage on it with much greater power. | Steel | Phys | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Rollout The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. | Rock | Phys | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| 1 | Fury Cutter The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| 1 | Rapid Spin A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| 1 | Metal Claw The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. | Steel | Phys | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| 1 | Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| 1 | Fury Swipes The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 1 | Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | Steel | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Slash The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Iron Head The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Gyro Ball The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. | Steel | Phys | — | 100 | 5 |
| 1 | Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Hail The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. | Ice | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| 1 | Scratch Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | Mist The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns. | Ice | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Powder Snow The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Ice Ball The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. | Ice | Phys | 30 | 90 | 20 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 49
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | — |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | — |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 80 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | 60 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 |
| TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | — |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | — |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 |
| TM72 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | — |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | — |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | — |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | — |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 |
Where to find Sandslash (Alola)
Not found in the wild — evolve or trade for it.