Sandshrew

The Ground type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.

National #27• Available in 15 game versions

Sandshrew - Ground type Pokemon from all Pokémon games with stats, moves, and evolution data
Ground

Pokemon Details

Species: Mouse Pokémon

Height: 0.6 m

Weight: 12 kg

Abilities:

    Training

    EV Yield: 1 Defense

    Catch Rate: 255

    Base Friendship: 50

    Base Exp: 60

    Growth Rate: Medium Fast

    Breeding

    Egg Groups:

    • Field

    Egg Cycles (Steps):

    • Min: 4884
    • Max: 5140

    Gender:

    • Male: 50%
    • Female: 50%

    Available Game Versions

    Click a game to view specific data
    Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonSword & ShieldScarlet & Violet

    Stats

    75
    85
    50
    20
    30
    40
    Total
    300

    Type Guide

    See the full type chart →

    This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.

    2×/4×Super effective
    ½×/¼×Not very effective
    0×No effect
    —Normal damage
    Pokémon type effectiveness chart: damage multiplier for each attacking type (rows) against each defending type (columns)
    Atk ⬇ / Def ➡NormalFireWaterElectricGrassIceFightingPoisonGroundFlyingPsychicBugRockGhostDragonDarkSteelFairy
    Normal————————————½×0×——½×—
    Fire—½×½×—2×2×—————2×½×—½×—2×—
    Water—2×½×—½×———2×———2×—½×———
    Electric——2×½×½×———0×2×————½×———
    Grass—½×2×—½×——½×2×½×—½×2×—½×—½×—
    Ice—½×½×—2×½×——2×2×————2×—½×—
    Fighting2×————2×—½×—½×½×½×2×0×—2×2×½×
    Poison————2×——½×½×———½×½×——0×2×
    Ground—2×—2×½×——2×—0×—½×2×———2×—
    Flying———½×2×—2×————2×½×———½×—
    Psychic——————2×2×——½×————0×½×—
    Bug—½×——2×—½×½×—½×2×——½×—2×½×½×
    Rock—2×———2×½×—½×2×—2×————½×—
    Ghost0×—————————2×——2×—½×——
    Dragon——————————————2×—½×0×
    Dark——————½×———2×——2×—½×—½×
    Steel—½×½×½×—2×——————2×———½×2×
    Fairy—½×————2×½×——————2×2×½×—

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    Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.

    Evolutions

    Sandshrew - Ground type Pokemon

    #27

    Sandshrew(Current)

    Ground

    Use Item

    Ice Stone
    Sandslash - Ground type Pokemon

    #28

    Sandslash

    Ground

    Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

    Moves from All Games

    The moves shown below are collected from all games where Sandshrew appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.

    Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
    NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Scratch1NormalPhysical40100
    Work Up1NormalStatus--
    Body Slam1NormalPhysical85100
    Take Down1NormalPhysical9085
    Sand Attack3GroundStatus-100
    Ice Punch4IcePhysical75100
    Mud Slap5GroundSpecial20100
    Defense Curl6NormalStatus--
    Toxic6PoisonStatus-90
    Hail7IceStatus--
    Sand Attack10NormalStatus-100
    Hidden Power10NormalSpecial60100
    Sunny Day11FireStatus--
    Agility12PsychicStatus--
    Low Kick12FightingPhysical-100
    Rapid Spin13NormalPhysical20100
    Blizzard14IceSpecial11070
    Slash17NormalPhysical70100
    Magnitude17GroundPhysical-100
    Protect17NormalStatus--
    Amnesia17PsychicStatus--
    Safeguard20NormalStatus--
    Rollout21RockPhysical3090
    Frustration21NormalPhysical-100
    Poison Sting24PoisonPhysical15100
    Snore24NormalSpecial50100
    Fury Cutter25BugPhysical1095
    Endure26NormalStatus--
    Return27NormalPhysical-100
    Icy Wind27IceSpecial5595
    Leech Life28BugPhysical80100
    Dig30GroundPhysical80100
    Swift31NormalPhysical60-
    Brick Break31FightingPhysical75100
    Iron Tail31SteelPhysical10075
    Metal Claw31SteelPhysical5095
    Double Team32NormalStatus--
    Gyro Ball33SteelPhysical-100
    Fury Swipes38NormalPhysical1880
    Swords Dance38NormalStatus--
    Rock Tomb39RockPhysical6095
    Aerial Ace40FlyingPhysical60-
    Facade42NormalPhysical70100
    Rest44PsychicStatus--
    Sandstorm45RockStatus--
    Sand Tomb45GroundPhysical1570
    Attract45NormalStatus-100
    Earthquake46GroundPhysical100100
    Thief46DarkPhysical60100
    Iron Defense46SteelStatus--
    Round48NormalSpecial60100
    Icicle Spear51IcePhysical25100
    Snowscape52IceStatus--
    Mud Shot53GroundSpecial5595
    Fling56DarkPhysical-100
    False Swipe57NormalPhysical40100
    Avalanche64IcePhysical60100
    Shadow Claw65GhostPhysical70100
    Earth Power67GroundSpecial90100
    Aurora Veil70IceStatus--
    Iron Head74SteelPhysical80100
    Stealth Rock76RockStatus--
    Bulldoze78GroundPhysical60100
    Frost Breath79IceSpecial6090
    Rock Slide80RockPhysical7590
    X Scissor81BugPhysical80100
    Poison Jab84PoisonPhysical80100
    Swagger87NormalStatus-85
    Sleep Talk88NormalStatus--
    Substitute90NormalStatus--
    Spikes90GroundStatus--
    Flash Cannon93SteelSpecial80100
    Throat Chop95DarkPhysical80100
    Stomping Tantrum98GroundPhysical75100
    Confide100NormalStatus--
    Ice Spinner124IcePhysical80100
    Ice Beam135IceSpecial90100
    Stone Edge150RockPhysical10080
    Steel Beam170SteelSpecial14095
    Tera Blast171NormalSpecial80100
    Smack Down179RockPhysical50100
    Knock Off181DarkPhysical65100
    Super Fang183NormalPhysical-90
    High Horsepower186GroundPhysical9595
    Focus Punch192FightingPhysical150100
    Double Edge204NormalPhysical120100
    Endeavor205NormalPhysical-100
    Triple Axel212IcePhysical2090
    Scorching Sands215GroundSpecial70100
    Curse224GhostStatus--

    Game Locations

    GameLocation
    RedTrade/migrate From Another Game - Wild
    Blue10 - Wild 11 - Wild 23 - Wild 8 - Wild 9 - Wild Route 4 - Wild kanto-route-10-area - Walk kanto-route-11-area - Walk kanto-route-23-area - Walk kanto-route-4-area - Walk kanto-route-8-area - Walk kanto-route-9-area - Walk
    Yellow4 - Wild Mt. Moon - Wild Route 3 - Wild kanto-route-3-area - Walk kanto-route-4-area - Walk mt-moon-1f - Walk
    GoldMt. Moon - Wild Union Cave - Wild mt-moon-1f - Walk union-cave-1f - Walk union-cave-b1f - Walk
    SilverGoldenrod City - Wild Union Cave - Wild goldenrod-city-game-corner - Gift
    Crystal4 - Wild Mt. Moon - Wild Route 3 - Wild Union Cave - Wild mt-moon-1f - Walk union-cave-1f - Walk
    Ruby113 - Wild Route 111 - Wild hoenn-route-111-area - Walk hoenn-route-113-area - Walk
    EmeraldMirage Tower - Wild Route 111 - Wild hoenn-route-111-area - Walk mirage-tower-area - Walk
    HeartgoldMt. Moon - Wild Union Cave - Wild johto-safari-zone-zone-desert - Walk mt-moon-1f - Walk mt-moon-2f - Walk union-cave-1f - Walk union-cave-b1f - Walk
    SoulsilverGoldenrod City - Wild goldenrod-city-game-corner - Gift johto-safari-zone-zone-desert - Walk
    Black2Desert Resort - Wild Relic Castle - Wild desert-resort-area - Walk desert-resort-entrance - Walk relic-castle-a - Walk
    XBreed Sandslash - Wild friend-safari-ground - Walk
    AlphaSapphire113 - Wild Route 111 - Wild hoenn-route-111-area - Horde
    SunTrade/migrate From Another Game - Wild special-encounter - Special-method
    MoonMount Lanakila - Wild Route 14 - Wild Tapu Village - Wild special-encounter - Special-method
    ShieldWarm-Up Tunnel - Wild special-encounter - Special-method
    ScarletLocation Data Not Yet Available - Wild special-encounter - Special-method

    Pokedex Entries

    GameEntry
    RedBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
    BlueBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
    YellowIts body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
    GoldIf it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
    SilverDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
    CrystalIt prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.
    RubySANDSHREW’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.
    SapphireSANDSHREW 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.
    FireredIt burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
    LeafgreenBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.
    EmeraldWhen 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.
    HeartgoldIf it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
    SoulsilverDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
    Black2It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
    White2It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
    XIt burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
    YDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
    OmegaRubySandshrew’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.
    AlphaSapphireSandshrew 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.
    SunIt can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.
    MoonIt usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.
    UltraSunIt lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach.
    UltraMoonWhen 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.
    SwordIt 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.
    ShieldIt 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.