Sandshrew (Alola)

national dex #027 · gen 1BST 300 · ice / steel
Sandshrew (Alola)
IceSteel
#027 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP50
Atk75
Def90
SpA10
SpD35
Spe40
BST 300 · best Defense 90 · worst Sp. Atk 10 · meters scale to 200

Sandshrew (Alola) is weak to Fire (4x), Fighting (4x), Ground and resists Ice (¼x), Normal, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Fairy and is immune to Poison.

Typing
IceSteel
AbilitiesSnow Cloak, Slush RushHIDDEN
Height, weight0.7 m / 40.0 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsGround

Sandshrew (Alola) base stats

BST 300 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP50
210304
Atk75
139273
Def90
166306
SpA10
22130
SpD35
67185
Spe40
76196
BST300
series max 720

Sandshrew (Alola) weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ice / Steel dual typing
NOR½
FIR4
WAT1
ELE1
GRA½
ICE¼
FIG4
POI0
GRO2
FLY½
PSY½
BUG½
ROC1
GHO1
DRA½
DAR1
STE1
FAI½
WEAK TO

Fire (4x), Fighting (4x), Ground

RESISTS

Ice (¼x), Normal, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Fairy

IMMUNE TO

Poison

Sandshrew (Alola) abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Snow Cloak

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Slush RushHIDDEN

During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.

Sandshrew (Alola) evolution line

2 stages

Best Sandshrew (Alola) moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
SteelSteel BeamSPEC140
IceBlizzardSPEC110
IceIce BeamSPEC90
SteelIron HeadPHYS80
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120
GroundEarthquakePHYS100
NormalTake DownPHYS90

Sandshrew (Alola) moves

74 moves available
CountereggCurseeggFlaileggMirror CoateggCrush ClaweggNight SlasheggIce ShardeggHone ClawseggScratchL1Defense CurlL1MistL3Powder SnowL6RolloutL9Fury CutterL12Rapid SpinL15Metal ClawL18SwiftL21Fury SwipesL24Iron DefenseL27SlashL30Iron HeadL33Gyro BallL36Swords DanceL39SnowscapeL42BlizzardL45Ice PunchTM69Swords DanceTM88Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Ice BeamTM135BlizzardTM143Low KickTM12EarthquakeTM149DigTM55SwiftTM32AmnesiaTM128Leech LifeTM95RestTM85Rock SlideTM86Super FangTM183SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18CurseTM224ProtectTM07Icy WindTM34EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70Metal ClawTM31FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192Brick BreakTM58Knock OffTM181EndeavorTM205Rock TombTM36Aerial AceTM27Icicle SpearTM187Iron DefenseTM104Gyro BallTM180FlingTM43Poison JabTM83X-ScissorTM105AvalancheTM46Shadow ClawTM61Flash CannonTM93Iron HeadTM99Stealth RockTM116BulldozeTM28Throat ChopTM221Steel BeamTM170Triple AxelTM212Tera BlastTM171Ice SpinnerTM124SnowscapeTM52
Sandshrew (Alola) 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 (Alola) 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)
HEIGHT0.7 m
WEIGHT40.0 kg
COLORYellow
SHAPEUpright
HABITATRough-terrain