[quote=ReonenMiruel]
If it were me, I'd rather grind and save up the slots for something better later on [a Nido-something, perhaps? Rhyhorn?]... Sandslash is great in the beginning, but it becomes a paper behemoth once you get to the later stages of the game. =/
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That's what I meant about it being a tad weak. It will serve it's purpose, but, it can't be a mainstay.