Sandslash Pokémon Crystal: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandslash in Pokémon Crystal. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 41 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Crystal
KantoSandslash Pokemon Crystal Pokedex Entry
It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.
Pokemon Crystal Sandslash Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Crystal Sandslash Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandslash via various methods in Pokémon Crystal.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Defense Curl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Defense Curl | normal | Lv. 6 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 11 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 17 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 33 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 42 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 52 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Crystal Sandslash Locations
Sandslash can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Crystal, including Kanto Route 26 Area and Kanto Victory Road 1 1f. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 26 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 28 by walking through tall grass with a 30% encounter rate (morning).
Kanto Route 26 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 28Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 28Morning30%Frequent
Kanto Victory Road 1 1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 35Day5%Rare
- walkLv. 35Morning5%Rare
Kanto Victory Road 1 2f
2 encounters- walkLv. 35Day5%Rare
- walkLv. 35Morning5%Rare
Kanto Victory Road 1 3f
2 encounters- walkLv. 35Day5%Rare
- walkLv. 35Morning5%Rare