Sandshrew
The Ground type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, evolution chain, and game locations.
Pokédex #27
Ground
Pokemon Details
Species: Mouse Pokémon
Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 12 kg
Abilities:
- Sand Veil
- Sand Rush (Hidden Ability)
Training
EV Yield: 1 Defense
Catch Rate: 255
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 60
Growth Rate: Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups:
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min:
- Max:
Gender:
- Male: %
- Female: %
Stats
75
85
50
20
30
40
Total
300
Type Guide
Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.
Great against
Fire×2
Electric×2
Poison×2
Rock×2
Steel×2
Watch out for
Water×2
Grass×2
Ice×2
Not very effective on
Grass×0.5
Bug×0.5
×0
Takes reduced damage from
Poison×0.5
Rock×0.5
Electric×0
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Your damage:×1Even
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.
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Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 1 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Defense Curl | 6 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Sand Attack | 11 | Ground | Status | - | 100 |
| Poison Sting | 17 | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 |
| Slash | 23 | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Swift | 30 | Normal | Physical | 60 | - |
| Fury Swipes | 37 | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 |
| Sand Tomb | 45 | Ground | Physical | 15 | 70 |
| Sandstorm | 53 | Rock | Status | - | - |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| 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. |