Sandslash Pokémon Ruby: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandslash in Pokémon Ruby. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and the complete moveset of 35 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor).
Pokémon Ruby
HoennSandslash Pokemon Ruby 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 Ruby Sandslash Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Ruby Sandslash Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandslash via various methods in Pokémon Ruby.
| 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 |
| Sand Tomb | ground | Lv. 52 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 62 |
End of Move Database