Sandslash
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Template:Pokeinfobox Sandslash (サンドパン Sandopan in Japanese, Sandamer in German, Sablaireau in French) is a Pokémon in the video game of the same name.
Sandslash, like its pre-evolved form Sandshrew, prefers to live in sandy areas and likes to curl itself up into a ball and roll around like a hedgehog. The name Sandslash originates from the words sand and slash. Its name in Japanese means "Sandstorm". Its name in the beta versions of the games was "Sandstorm".
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Biology
Sandslash curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape. It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day. In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm. If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. Adept at climbing trees, it rolls into a spiny ball, then attacks its enemies from above. 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.
Sandslash live on the outskirts of deserts that are next to dry forests.
In the video games
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 third generation, besides evolving Sandshrew at level 22, Sandslash can only be obtained in Leaf Green, where it is found on Route 23 and Victory Road.
Sandslash has good HP, and his attack and defense are excellent, making it a good choice for a Ground-type. The rest of its stats, however, are below average, so Sandslash is better off for offensive or defensive stratigies.
In the 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.
Mewtwo also cloned a Sandslash in Pokémon: the 1st Movie.
In other media
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.
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.