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Sandslash — PokéSurvivor
Sandslash is a ground-type Pokémon in PokéSurvivor from Kanto: base stats HP 104/SPD 105/ATK 1.25, region gacha rarity 3★.
Last updated: 2026-10-15
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Sandslash is a ground-type Pokémon from Kanto with a 3★ region gacha rarity. It is not one of the 29 starters.
#028 · Gen 1 · Kanto
Sandslash
Base stats
Values below are the game's own derived stats — the exact numbers PokéSurvivor uses in runs.
How to get Sandslash
Sandslash is unlocked through the region gacha at 3★ rarity — spend tickets earned by playing (missions, achievements and run rewards). Check exact pull odds with the gacha calculator. It is not one of the 29 selectable starters, so you cannot begin a run with it directly.
Shiny Sandslash
Like every one of the 966 playable species, Sandslash has a shiny variant: 1/4096 on wild encounters and 1/100 on gacha pulls. Full odds and duplicate protection on the shiny page.
Available moves
Sandslash can roll these moves from level-up cards during runs. Type-specific moves come from its ground typing — every Pokémon can also roll the shared normal moves.
ground moves
| Move | Type | Damage | Cooldown | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot→ Earth Power (golden card) | ground | 11 | 1.1s | 70.0 |
| Spikes→ Fissure (golden card) | ground | 18 | 1.2s | 30.0 |
| Bonemerang→ Bone Rush (golden card) | ground | 16 | 0.95s | 16.8 |
| Bulldoze→ Earthquake (golden card) | ground | 11 | 0.7s | 15.7 |
Shared moves (all Pokémon)
| Move | Damage | Cooldown | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle→ Take Down (golden card) | 16 | 0.5s | 32.0 |
| Quick Attack→ Extreme Speed (golden card) | 20 | 0.75s | 26.7 |
| Swords Dance | 0 | 0.85s | 0.0 |
| Agility | 0 | 0.85s | 0.0 |
| Harden | 0 | 0.85s | 0.0 |
| Body Slam→ Giga Impact (golden card) | 36 | 0.95s | 37.9 |
| Hyper Voice→ Uproar (golden card) | 12 | 1.15s | 93.9 |
| Substitute→ Double Team (golden card) | 14 | 4s | 3.5 |
Shared moves are available to every Pokémon regardless of type. Type-specific moves are only rolled by Pokémon with matching types. See the full moves database for level-up tracks and evolutions.
FAQ
Can Sandslash be a starter?
No — the 29 selectable starters are a fixed roster, but you can unlock this Pokémon through the region gacha.
What tier is Sandslash?
Tier testing currently covers the 29 starters; regular Pokémon are ranked by base stats until survival-time testing expands.