Sandslash in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Sandslash’s X/Y locations, Ground typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Sandslash is Kalos Mountain #098 and National #028. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Ground.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Total | 450 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 18 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 46 | — |
| Route 18 | X and Y | Red flowers | 44–45 | — |
| Terminus Cave — 1F | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 45–46 | — |
| Terminus Cave — B1F left | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 45–46 | — |
| Terminus Cave — B1F right | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 45–46 | — |
| Terminus Cave — B2F | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 45–46 | — |
| Terminus Cave — Zygarde's Chamber | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 45–46 | — |
Evolution family
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 90 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Defense +2 |
| Height / weight | 1 m / 29.5 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Defense Curl |
| 1 / start | Poison Sting |
| 1 / start | Sand Attack |
| 1 / start | Scratch |
| 3 | Sand Attack |
| 5 | Poison Sting |
| 7 | Rollout |
| 9 | Rapid Spin |
| 11 | Swift |
| 14 | Fury Cutter |
| 17 | Magnitude |
| 20 | Fury Swipes |
| 22 | Crush Claw |
| 23 | Sand Tomb |
| 26 | Slash |
| 30 | Dig |
| 34 | Gyro Ball |
| 38 | Swords Dance |
| 42 | Sandstorm |
| 46 | Earthquake |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Sandslash’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.