Sandshrew

national dex #027 · gen 1BST 300 · ground
Sandshrew
Ground
#027 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP50
Atk75
Def85
SpA20
SpD30
Spe40
BST 300 · best Defense 85 · worst Sp. Atk 20 · meters scale to 200

Sandshrew is weak to Water, Grass, Ice and resists Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.

Typing
Ground
AbilitiesSand Veil, Sand RushHIDDEN
Height, weight0.6 m / 12.0 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsGround

Sandshrew base stats

BST 300 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP50
210304
Atk75
139273
Def85
157295
SpA20
40152
SpD30
58174
Spe40
76196
BST300
series max 720

Sandshrew weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ground mono typing
NOR1
FIR1
WAT2
ELE0
GRA2
ICE2
FIG1
POI½
GRO1
FLY1
PSY1
BUG1
ROC½
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE1
FAI1
WEAK TO

Water, Grass, Ice

RESISTS

Poison, Rock

IMMUNE TO

Electric

Sandshrew abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sand RushHIDDEN

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sandshrew evolution line

2 stages

Best Sandshrew moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
GroundEarthquakePHYS100
GroundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
GroundEarth PowerSPEC90
GroundDigPHYS80
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120
RockStone EdgePHYS100
NormalTake DownPHYS90

Sandshrew moves

73 moves available
CountereggFlaileggMud-SlapeggMetal ClaweggNight SlasheggHone ClawseggScratchL1Defense CurlL1Poison StingL3Sand AttackL6RolloutL9Fury CutterL12Rapid SpinL15BulldozeL18SwiftL21Fury SwipesL24AgilityL27SlashL30DigL33Gyro BallL36Swords DanceL39SandstormL42EarthquakeL45Swords DanceTM88Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Low KickTM12EarthquakeTM149DigTM55AgilityTM04SwiftTM32AmnesiaTM128Leech LifeTM95RestTM85Rock SlideTM86Super FangTM183SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18CurseTM224ProtectTM07Mud-SlapTM05SpikesTM90SandstormTM51EndureTM47False SwipeTM57Sleep TalkTM70Metal ClawTM31Sunny DayTM49FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192Brick BreakTM58Knock OffTM181EndeavorTM205Rock TombTM36Sand TombTM176Aerial AceTM27Mud ShotTM35Gyro BallTM180FlingTM43Poison JabTM83X-ScissorTM105Earth PowerTM133Shadow ClawTM61Stone EdgeTM150Stealth RockTM116Smack DownTM179BulldozeTM28High HorsepowerTM186Throat ChopTM221Stomping TantrumTM84Scorching SandsTM215Tera BlastTM171
Sandshrew Pokédex entries(32 entries)
ALPHA SAPPHIRE

Sandshrew has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.

BLACK

To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.

BLACK 2

It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.

BLUE

Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.

CRYSTAL

It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.

DIAMOND

To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.

EMERALD

When it curls up in a ball, it can make any attack bounce off harmlessly. Its hide has turned tough and solid as a result of living in the desert.

FIRERED

It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.

GOLD

If it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.

HEARTGOLD

If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.

LEAFGREEN

Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.

LETS GO EEVEE

Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.

LETS GO PIKACHU

Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.

MOON

It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.

OMEGA RUBY

Sandshrew’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies.

PEARL

To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.

PLATINUM

To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.

RED

Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.

RUBY

SANDSHREW’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This POKéMON curls up to protect itself from its enemies.

SAPPHIRE

SANDSHREW has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The POKéMON can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.

SHIELD

It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.

SILVER

Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.

SOULSILVER

Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.

SUN

It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.

SWORD

It loves to bathe in the grit of dry, sandy areas. By sand bathing, the Pokémon rids itself of dirt and moisture clinging to its body.

ULTRA MOON

When its skin gets wrinkled from moisture, it heads for a volcano. It lies flat on a spot with a lot of geothermal heat and dries itself out.

ULTRA SUN

It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach.

WHITE

To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.

WHITE 2

It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.

X

It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.

Y

Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.

YELLOW

Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.

Sandshrew species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE255 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE60
GROWTH RATEMedium
EGG GROUPSGround
EGG CYCLES5,120 steps (20 cycles)
HEIGHT0.6 m
WEIGHT12.0 kg
COLORYellow
SHAPEUpright
HABITATRough-terrain