Sandslash

Sandslash (Japanese: サンドパン Sandopan) is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, and an /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Physiology
Sandslash is a tall, yellow, mammalian creature with brown spikes/quills on its back. It has two very long claws on each "hand" used for digging and battling. Sandslash can curl up to a small size just like its pre-evolved form Sandshrew, but it is of a much larger stature, which enhances its defense.

Alolan Sandslash keeps the traits of its Alolan pre-evolution. It is a tall, ice blue, mammalian creature with steel-hard, ice blue crystals on its back. It has two very long claws on each "hand" used for digging paths in the snow. The weight of the ice makes it slower than regular Sandslash.

Evolution
Sandslash evolves from Sandshrew at level 22.

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Anime
In an episode called Good 'Quil Hunting, a Trainer called Koji told Ash about a place that was good for catching some Cyndaquil. After Ash captured a Cyndaquil, the trainer challenged Ash to a 1-on-1 battle to see who would have the Cyndaquil. Koji used a Sandslash against Ash's Cyndaquil and he lost.
 * Koji's Sandslash
 * Jenaro's Sandslash

Trivia

 * Rattata, Raticate, Pikachu, Raichu, Sandshrew and Sandslash are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
 * Even though its said that Sandslash is a mouse Pokémon, it looks more like a Pangolin.

Etymology
Sandslash appears to be based on the porcupine or a hedgehog. Its name comes from "Sand" and "Slash" which references its habitat and sharp claws. It resembles a porcupine.