Sandshrew
Mouse Pokémon |
サンド
Sand |
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#027 |
Sandshrew |
Alolan Sandshrew |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Types
Sandshrew |
Alolan Sandshrew |
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Abilities
Sand Veil
Sandshrew |
Snow Cloak
Alolan Sandshrew |
Sand Rush
Sandshrew Hidden Ability |
Slush Rush
Alolan Sandshrew Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
2'00" |
0.6 m |
Sandshrew |
2'04" |
0.7 m |
Alolan Sandshrew |
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Weight
26.5 lbs. |
12.0 kg |
Sandshrew |
88.2 lbs. |
40.0 kg |
Alolan Sandshrew |
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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HP |
0
Atk |
1
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Other forms may have other colors. |
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Sandshrew (Japanese: サンド Sand) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Sandslash starting at level 22.
In Alola, Sandshrew has a dual-type Ice/Steel regional form. It evolves into Alolan Sandslash when exposed to an Ice Stone.
Biology
Sandshrew blending in with its surroundings
Sandshrew is a bipedal mammalian Pokémon, but runs on all fours in the anime. Its brick-patterned yellow hide is dry, tough, blends in with desert sand, and protects its soft white underbelly and muzzle. Sandshrew has blue, almond-shaped eyes, a pointed snout, and triangular ears with white insides. Its tail is thick and conical. It has two long claws on each foot and three sharp claws on its forepaws, which are used to burrow.
Sandshrew spends much of its time hidden underground in deep burrows. It only emerges to lunge and drag in passing Bug-type Pokémon. Sandshrew can quickly curl into a tight ball to protect itself from great falls and opponents, but may also throw sand at attackers. While its body can efficiently absorb water to facilitate life in the desert, Sandshrew has been found in caves as well. It also lives deep underground in nests it has composed from digging tunnels. Should hard rocks get in the way of digging, Sandshrew will use its sharp claws to remove them before continuing to dig. If it is too wet, its skin becomes wrinkly. It dries itself out by using the geothermal heat near a volcano.
In the Alola region, Sandshrew migrated to snowy mountains due to the volcanic activity near the desert areas. Its body is a light, icy blue, with a cream-colored belly and muzzle. This results in Sandshrew developing a body of ice that is as hard as steel. Thicker plates form a dome around its head and its ears resemble an igloo's entrances. In adapting to this cold climate, its body became larger and heavier with a shell of ice covering its hide. This steel-like covering grants it extra defense from predators like Sneasel, but it is unable to curl into a ball like its desert counterpart. It can burrow itself in the snow to avoid being blown away by blizzards. Predators, such as Weavile, exploit of its soft underbelly. Alolan Sandshrew's claws allow it to move without slipping on icy surfaces, but it slides on its stomach when it needs to move quickly.[1]
In the anime
Main series
Alolan Sandshrew in the anime
Major appearances
Sandshrew debuted in The Path to the Pokémon League, under the ownership of A.J. Despite A.J.'s seemingly harsh and barbaric training methods, like using a whip on it and training in a pool, it was very loyal to him.
In Pikachu's PikaBoo, a Sandshrew was one of the Pokémon that played hide-and-seek. Sandshrew hid by camouflaging itself in front of a brick wall.
In Sandshrew's Locker!, Mira enlisted Ash and his friends to help retrieve her Sandshrew after it was lost at the bottom of an artificial lake composed by a dammed river.
In Not Caving Under Pressure!, multiple Alolan Sandshrew were menaced by a Tyranitar that wanted to take over their home inside a cave at Mount Lanakila. The group's leader, a giant Sandshrew, later evolved into an Alolan Sandslash after touching an Ice Stone.
Minor appearances
A Sandshrew
Egg in the anime
In Pokémon - I Choose You!, Ash and Pikachu passed three Sandshrew while being chased by a flock of wild Spearow.
Near the beginning of Clefairy and the Moon Stone, an ailing Sandshrew was seen lying down. Seymour described as it "drying out" because of the significant increase of light sources inside Mt. Moon.
A Trainer's Sandshrew appeared in Electric Shock Showdown.
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Sandshrew was on Scissor Street.
In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, a Sandshrew was in Gringey City's Pokémon Center.
A Sandshrew appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Sandshrew was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving for Giovanni.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Sandshrew was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, a Sandshrew was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In The Lost Lapras, a Trainer's Sandshrew was brought to the Pokémon Center.
In The Joy of Pokémon, a Trainer's Sandshrew was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.
In The Power of One, a Sandshrew sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
Two wild Sandshrew appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. One of them helped the Trainers' Pokémon and Elekid save the Exeggcute nests and Togepi during a storm.
In Tanks a Lot!, multiple Sandshrew fled from Team Rocket's rampaging Arbotank.
In The Fortune Hunters, a Sandshrew was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Sandshrew participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Multiple Sandshrew appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
In Got Miltank?, a Sandshrew was an inhabitant of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
In Throwing in the Noctowl, two Sandshrew were living at Wings Alexander's barn.
A Sandshrew appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, a Sandshrew received an apple from a Tyrogue.
In Showdown at the Oak Corral, two Sandshrew were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Sandshrew to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
A Sandshrew made a brief cameo in Destiny Deoxys.
In Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Sandshrew participated in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Sandshrew appeared during the opening sequence, while another was living in the Tree of Beginning.
A Coordinator's Sandshrew appeared in The Saffron Con.
In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Sandshrew participated in the Terracotta Contest.
In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Sandshrew was hypnotized by Team Rocket.
In Drifloon On the Wind!, Marnie fed a Sandshrew.
A Sandshrew appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1). Two additional Sandshrew appeared in the follow-up episode.
A Sandshrew made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Sandshrew appeared in Camping It Up!.
In Battling a Cute Drama!, a Sandshrew was at the Shelter Town's Pokémon Center.
Multiple Sandshrew made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Trainer's Sandshrew appeared in Lost at the League!.
A Sandshrew appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.
In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, a Sandshrew was a resident of Allearth Forest.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Sandshrew was residing in a forest.
A Sandshrew appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A Trainer's Sandshrew appeared in Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!.
A Trainer's Sandshrew appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.
Two Sandshrew appeared in I Choose You!. One was among the Pokémon taking shelter from the rain in a cave alongside Entei.
In Getting a Jump on the Competition!, two Alolan Sandshrew were on Mount Lanakila.
A Trainer's Alolan Sandshrew appeared in Battling Besties!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
DP047 |
Sandshrew |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Sandshrew, the Mouse Pokémon. Sandshrew hates moisture and lives in holes it digs in dry places. It protects itself by curling into a ball. |
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SM060 |
Sandshrew |
Rotom Pokédex |
Sandshrew, Alola Form. The Mouse Pokémon. An Ice and Steel type. Their outer armor is like steel, which prevents them from rolling up into a ball. |
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Pokémon Origins
Sandshrew in
Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Sandshrew was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
A Sandshrew appeared in a flashback in File 2: Cubone.
In File 3: Giovanni, a Sandshrew was at Silph Co.
In the manga
Sandshrew in
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Alolan Sandshrew in
Pokémon Adventures
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Professor Oak owns a Sandshrew in The Electric Tale of Pikachu. He uses it in Clefairy in Space to stop a wild Clefairy from causing mischief.
Pokémon Adventures
Sandshrew makes a cameo in Onix is On!, battling Red's Bulbasaur as a Pewter Gym Trainer's Pokémon.
Red caught a Sandshrew prior to Make Way for Magmar!, which he uses to fight Fire-types such as Magmar.
A Sandshrew appeared in Murkrow Row as one of the residents of Gold's house.
A Sandshrew appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Trainer's Sandshrew appeared in Plugging Past Electrike I.
A Trainer's Sandshrew appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.
An Alolan Sandshrew debuted in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter, where it was seen on Mount Lanakila.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Sandshrew appeared in GDZ45, under the ownership of a contestant.
In the TCG
- Main article: Sandshrew (TCG)
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Sandshrew appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#027 |
Red |
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. |
Blue |
Yellow |
Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. |
Stadium |
When hunting, it hides at the lip of its burrow. If prey comes close, it lunges out and drags in the prey instantly. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#048 |
Gold |
If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
Silver |
Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
Crystal |
It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened. |
Stadium 2 |
If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#112 |
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Kanto
#027 |
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. |
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. |
LeafGreen |
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#048 |
Diamond |
To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
SoulSilver |
Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #113 |
Black |
To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
White |
Black 2 |
It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #097 |
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Hoenn
#117 |
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. |
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. |
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 to sleep. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #251 |
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Alola
USUM: #328 |
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Kanto
#027 |
Sun |
It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds. |
Moon |
It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon. |
Ultra Sun |
It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach. |
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. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. |
Let's Go Eevee |
Alolan Sandshrew |
Sun |
It lives on snowy mountains. Its steel shell is very hard—so much so, it can't roll its body up into a ball. |
Moon |
An ancient tradition of Alolan festivals, still carried on to this day, is a competition to slide Sandshrew across ice as far as one can. |
Ultra Sun |
After fleeing a volcanic eruption, it ended up moving to an area of snowy mountains. Its ice shell is as hard as steel. |
Ultra Moon |
The skin on its back is as hard as steel. Predators go after its soft belly, so it clings to the ground desperately. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
Its ice-covered body lets it slide across the ground with bullet-like speed, sending its enemies flying when it hits them. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #168 |
Sword |
It loves to bathe in the grit of dry, sandy areas. By sand bathing, this Pokémon rids itself of dirt and moisture clinging to its body. |
Shield |
It burrows into the ground to compose its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to scatter them and then carries on digging. |
Alolan Sandshrew |
Sword |
Life on mountains covered with deep snow has granted this Pokémon a body of ice that's as hard as steel. |
Shield |
It lives in snowy mountains on southern islands. When a blizzard rolls in, this Pokémon hunkers down in the snow to avoid getting blown away. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
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Blue |
Routes 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 23 |
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Blue (Japan) |
Routes 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 23 |
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Yellow |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
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Silver |
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Crystal |
Routes 3 and 4, Union Cave, Mt. MoonMorningDay |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
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LeafGreen |
Routes 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 23 |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Safari Zone |
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SoulSilver |
Safari Zone, Goldenrod Game Corner |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Desert Resort, Relic Castle |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Moon |
Mount Lanakila, Tapu Village |
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Ultra Sun |
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Ultra Moon |
Mount Lanakila, Tapu Village |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Routes 3 and 4 Kantonian Form
Trade Sandshrew in Celadon City Alolan Form |
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Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Warm-Up Tunnel Kantonian Form
Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern (Max Raid Battle) Kantonian Form
Reward for finding 30 Alolan Diglett Alolan Form |
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In side games
Generation I |
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Snap |
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Pinball |
Blue Field: Mt. Moon, Vermilion City Streets, Rock Mountain, Saffron City, Indigo Plateau |
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 2, Huge Storage 3, Endless Level 9, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Magma Cavern (B1F-B6F), Buried Relic (B36F-B59F), Desert Region (1F-6F), Joyous Tower (68F-73F) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Northern Desert (1F-15F), Shimmer Desert (1F-9F) |
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MD Sky |
Northern Desert (1F-15F), Shimmer Desert (1F-9F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
Rocky Cave (Normal Mode B) |
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Ranger: GS |
Daybreak Ruins, Mitonga Road, Forest Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Variety Battle: It's Drill Time! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Marron Trail: Stage 661
Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release)
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#8) (Alola Form) |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert (All Areas), Fairy Land: Heat-Wave Desert (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Charizard Sea2019, Zapdos Sea, Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal Kantonian Form
Jirachi SeaFinal Alolan Form |
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In events
Sandshrew
FRLG |
Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Sandshrew |
English |
United States |
12 |
September 25, 2004 |
Alolan Sandshrew
SM |
Pokémon Sun & Moon Alolan Sandshrew |
Korean region |
Online |
10 |
May 9 to June 30, 2017 |
Held items
Sandshrew
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Berry (100%) |
Yellow* |
Ruby |
Sapphire |
Quick Claw (5%) |
Emerald |
Pokémon XD |
Quick Claw (100%) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Quick Claw (5%) |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Quick Claw (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Quick Claw (5%) |
X |
Y |
Quick Claw (5%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Grip Claw (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Grip Claw (5%) |
Alolan Sandshrew
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Sun |
Moon |
Grip Claw (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Grip Claw (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Sandshrew
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Defense:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Sp. Atk:
20
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22 - 79 |
40 - 152 |
Sp. Def:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Speed:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Total:
300
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 30.
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Alolan Sandshrew
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Defense:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Sp. Atk:
10
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13 - 68 |
22 - 130 |
Sp. Def:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Speed:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Total:
300
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Sandshrew
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 1×.
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Alolan Sandshrew
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
Sandshrew
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Move |
1 |
Scratch |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Defense Curl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
3 |
Poison Sting |
Poison |
Physical |
15 |
100% |
35 |
6 |
Sand Attack |
Ground |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
9 |
Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
12 |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
15 |
Rapid Spin |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
40 |
18 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
21 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
24 |
Fury Swipes |
Normal |
Physical |
18 |
80% |
15 |
27 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
30 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
33 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
36 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
39 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
42 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
45 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Alolan Sandshrew
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Move |
1 |
Scratch |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Defense Curl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
3 |
Mist |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
6 |
Powder Snow |
Ice |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
9 |
Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
12 |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
15 |
Rapid Spin |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
40 |
18 |
Metal Claw |
Steel |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
35 |
21 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
24 |
Fury Swipes |
Normal |
Physical |
18 |
80% |
15 |
27 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
30 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
33 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
36 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
39 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
42 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
45 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
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By TM/TR
Sandshrew
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Move |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
|
TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
|
TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
|
TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
|
TM49 |
Sand Tomb |
Ground |
Physical |
35 |
85% |
15 |
|
TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
|
TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
|
TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
|
TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
|
TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR18 |
Leech Life |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
|
TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
|
TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
|
TR60 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR76 |
Stealth Rock |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
|
TR95 |
Throat Chop |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
|
Alolan Sandshrew
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|
Move |
|
TM04 |
Ice Punch |
Ice |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
|
TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
|
TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
|
TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
|
TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
|
TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
|
TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
|
TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
|
TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
|
TM51 |
Icicle Spear |
Ice |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
|
TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
|
TM64 |
Avalanche |
Ice |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
|
TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
|
TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR18 |
Leech Life |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
|
TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
|
TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
|
TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
|
TR60 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR76 |
Stealth Rock |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
|
TR95 |
Throat Chop |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
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By breeding
Sandshrew
|
Move |
|
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
|
Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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Metal Claw |
Steel |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
35 |
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Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
|
Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
|
- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sandshrew in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sandshrew in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Alolan Sandshrew
|
Move |
|
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
|
Crush Claw |
Normal |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
|
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
|
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
|
Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
|
- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sandshrew in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sandshrew in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
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By tutoring
Sandshrew
|
Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scorching Sands |
Ground |
Special |
70 |
100% |
10 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Roller |
Steel |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
5 |
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
|
Alolan Sandshrew
|
Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Beam |
Steel |
Special |
140 |
95% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Roller |
Steel |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Triple Axel |
Ice |
Physical |
20 |
90% |
10 |
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
|
By transfer from another generation
Sandshrew
|
Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Crush Claw |
Normal |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dynamic Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
100 |
50% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fissure |
Ground |
Physical |
— |
30% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Focus Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
150 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magnitude × |
Ground |
Physical |
— |
100% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Climb × |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rototiller × |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Seismic Toss |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Submission |
Fighting |
Physical |
80 |
80% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Super Fang |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
|
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
|
Alolan Sandshrew
|
Gen. |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Aurora Veil |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Focus Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
150 |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Frost Breath |
Ice |
Special |
60 |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Ice Ball × |
Ice |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
VII |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
VII |
Ice Shard |
Ice |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
VII |
Icicle Crash |
Ice |
Physical |
85 |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Mirror Coat |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Seismic Toss |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Super Fang |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
|
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sandshrew
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sandshrew
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
|
TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Slam |
Sandshrew (McDonald Pack 16) |
Side game data
Sandshrew
Alolan Sandshrew
|
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds |
Base HP: 48 |
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Base Attack: 69 |
Base Defense: 51 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 137 |
Base Attack: 125 |
Base Defense: 129 |
Egg Distance: 7 km |
Buddy Distance: 3 km |
Evolution Requirement: 50 |
Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Powder Snow |
Charged Attacks: Blizzard, Gyro Ball, Night Slash |
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Evolution
Sandshrew
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Level 22
→ |
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Alolan Sandshrew
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Ice Stone
→ |
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Sprites
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
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Yellow |
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Red |
Green |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
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Silver |
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Crystal |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Sandshrew images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Alolan Sandshrew and its Alolan evolved form.
- Sandshrew and its evolved form both share their category name with Rattata, Raticate, Pikachu, and Raichu. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.
- They all have at least one family member with a regional form in Alola.
- Alolan Sandshrew is the first Steel-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
- Alolan Sandshrew has the lowest base Special Attack stat of any Pokémon, tied with Shuckle, Feebas, and Bonsly.
- Sandshrew has the lowest base Special Attack stat of all Ground-type Pokémon.
- Both Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew have Abilities that boost evasion in certain weather (Sandstorm for Sandshrew and Hail for Alolan Sandshrew) and Hidden Abilities that boost Speed in those same weather conditions.
- Alolan Sandshrew can be seen as a parallel to Alolan Vulpix. Both were initially introduced in Generation I and got Alolan Forms in Sun and Moon. Both Pokémon are Ice-types, with Vulpix being exclusive to Sun and Sandshrew being exclusive to Moon. Furthermore, both Pokémon evolve when exposed to an Ice Stone.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
On the Origin of Species: Sandshrew and Sandslash
Sandshrew may be based on the armadillo, a mammal that curls up into a ball, has sharp claws, and lives in desert regions. Both Sandshrew and Sandslash are mentioned to have poisonous claws, similar to how some species of the shrew are poisonous. Sandshrew also closely resembles a pangolin.
Alolan Sandshrew seems to also be based on an igloo and a curling stone.
Name origin
Sandshrew is a combination of sand and shrew.
Sand is simply sand.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
サンド Sand |
From sand |
French |
Sabelette |
From sable and belette |
Spanish |
Sandshrew |
Same as English name |
German |
Sandan |
From Sand |
Italian |
Sandshrew |
Same as English name |
Korean |
모래두지 Moreduji |
From 모래 morae and 두더지 dudeoji |
Cantonese Chinese |
穿山鼠 Chyūnsāansyú |
A portmanteau of 穿山甲 and 鼠. Literally "Mouse that passes through mountains" |
Mandarin Chinese |
穿山鼠 Chuānshānshǔ |
A portmanteau of 穿山甲 and 鼠. Literally "Mouse that passes through mountains" |
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Hebrew |
סנדרשרו Sendshroo |
Transcription of English name |
Hindi |
सांडश्रु Sandshrew |
Transcription of English name |
Lithuanian |
Smėlius |
Translation of English name |
Russian |
Сэндшрю Sendshryu |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
แซนด์ Saen |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Notes
- ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Sandshrew
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