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Alolan Sandslash - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Alolan Sandslash, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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Alolan Sandslash - Type and Abilities

Alolan Sandslash - Type

Alolan Sandslash
Mouse Pokémon
Pokemon - Alolan Sandslash
Type 1 Type 2
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Alolan Sandslash Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Ice Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Poison Type Icon

Alolan Sandslash Pokédex Entries

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Shield
It uses large, hooked claws to cut a path through deep snow as it runs. On snowy mountains, this Sandslash is faster than any other Pokémon.
Many people climb snowy mountains, hoping to see the icy spikes of these Pokémon glistening in the light of dawn.

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Alolan Sandslash Abilities

Name Description
Snow Cloak Raises evasion in a hailstorm.

Alolan Sandslash Hidden Ability

Name Description
Slush Rush Boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in a hailstorm.

Alolan Sandslash Egg Group

Egg Groups
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Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Def+2

Base Stats of Alolan Sandslash

HP
75
Atk
100
Def
120
Sp. Atk
25
Sp. Def
65
Speed
65
Total Base Stats
450

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Evolution Chart of Alolan Sandslash

Evolution Line
Alolan Sandshrew ImageAlolan Sandshrew Ice Stone Image Ice Stone
→		 Alolan Sandslash ImageAlolan Sandslash

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How to Get Alolan Sandslash

Locations in the Wild

Cannot be found in the Wild

Unfortunately, Alolan Sandslash cannot be found in the wild, so you will have to evolve a Alolan Sandshrew or move it over from Pokemon Home.

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Raid Encounter

There are no dens where this Pokemon appears as a Raid Boss.

See our detailed maps for info on all Pokemon locations and Raid Battles around the Crown Tundra!
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Catch Alolan Sandslash in Dynamax Adventures!

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Alolan Sandslash is one of the Pokemon you can find and catch during your Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra DLC. Catching Pokemon in the Max Lair has a 100% chance of success, no matter what Pokeball you use, and even for Legendary Pokemon!

You can see a Pokemon's type before you decide which path to take, so rally your friends and get hunting!

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Learnset of Alolan Sandslash

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Metal Claw Pokemon Steel Image 50 95 35
Base Gyro Ball Pokemon Steel Image - 100 5
Base Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
Base Swords Dance Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
Base Icicle Crash Pokemon Ice Image 85 90 10
Base Icicle Spear Pokemon Ice Image 25 100 30
Base Metal Burst Pokemon Steel Image - 100 10
Base Fury Cutter Pokemon Bug Image 40 95 20
Base Defense Curl Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
Base Mist Pokemon Ice Image - - 30
Base Scratch Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 35
Base Powder Snow Pokemon Ice Image 40 100 25
Base Rapid Spin Pokemon Normal Image 20 100 40
Base Fury Swipes Pokemon Normal Image 18 80 15
Base Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
Base Blizzard Pokemon Ice Image 110 70 5
Base Iron Head Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 15
Base Hail Pokemon Ice Image - - 10
Base Rollout Pokemon Rock Image 30 90 20
Base Slash Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM04 Ice Punch Pokemon Ice Image 75 100 15
TM07 Pin Missile Pokemon Bug Image 25 95 20
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM09 Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM19 Safeguard Pokemon Normal Image - - 25
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM22 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
TM23 Thief Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM27 Icy Wind Pokemon Ice Image 55 95 15
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM34 Sunny Day Pokemon Fire Image - - 5
TM35 Hail Pokemon Ice Image - - 10
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM43 Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Image 75 100 15
TM48 Rock Tomb Pokemon Rock Image 60 95 15
TM51 Icicle Spear Pokemon Ice Image 25 100 30
TM59 Fling Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
TM64 Avalanche Pokemon Ice Image 60 100 10
TM65 Shadow Claw Pokemon Ghost Image 70 100 15
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM81 Bulldoze Pokemon Ground Image 60 100 20

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR00 Swords Dance Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR06 Blizzard Pokemon Ice Image 110 70 5
TR10 Earthquake Pokemon Ground Image 100 100 10
TR12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TR17 Amnesia Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TR18 Leech Life Pokemon Bug Image 80 100 10
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR23 Spikes Pokemon Ground Image - - 20
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR31 Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image 100 75 15
TR46 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
TR52 Gyro Ball Pokemon Steel Image - 100 5
TR57 Poison Jab Pokemon Poison Image 80 100 20
TR60 X-Scissor Pokemon Bug Image 80 100 15
TR64 Focus Blast Pokemon Fighting Image 120 70 5
TR74 Iron Head Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 15
TR76 Stealth Rock Pokemon Rock Image - - 20
TR85 Work Up Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
TR87 Drill Run Pokemon Ground Image 80 95 10
TR95 Throat Chop Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Steel Beam Pokemon Steel Image 140 95 5
Triple Axel Pokemon Ice Image 20 90 10
Steel Roller Pokemon Steel Image 130 100 5

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Counter Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 20
Flail Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
Night Slash Pokemon Dark Image 70 100 15
Hone Claws Pokemon Dark Image - - 15
Curse Pokemon Ghost Image - - 10
Crush Claw Pokemon Normal Image 75 95 10

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Alolan Sandslash in Other Pokemon Games

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PalossandPalossand RockruffRockruff Lycanroc (Midnight Form)Lycanroc (Midnight Form)
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LittenLitten TorracatTorracat IncineroarIncineroar
PopplioPopplio BrionneBrionne PrimarinaPrimarina
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Tapu FiniTapu Fini CosmogCosmog CosmoemCosmoem
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