Sandshrew
#48 in the Crystal Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Sandshrew
#48 in the Crystal Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
50
210
304
Attack
75
139
273
Defense
85
157
295
Sp. Atk
20
40
152
Sp. Def
30
58
174
Speed
40
76
196
Total
300
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #48 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon Crystal
It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Sandshrew #48 | Level 22 |  Sandslash #49 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Union Cave Union Cave (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 30% | During the day |
Union Cave Union Cave (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 30% | In the morning |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 20% | During the day |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 20% | In the morning |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Scratches with sharp claws. |
| 6 | Defense Curl | |  Status | - | - | 40 | Heightens the user's DEFENSE. |
| 11 | Sand Attack |  | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Reduces accuracy by throwing sand. |
| 17 | Poison Sting |  | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | An attack that may poison the target. |
| 23 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Has a high criti cal hit ratio. |
| 30 | Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An attack that never misses. |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | Quickly scratches 2-5 times. |
| 45 | Sandstorm |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Inflicts damage every turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Dynamic Punch |  | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | An attack that always confuses. |
| TM02 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM04 | Rollout | | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Attacks 5 turns with rising power. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM08 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM20 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Tough but useless vs. flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Reduces the foe's accuracy. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | Inflicts damage every turn. |
| TM39 | Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An attack that never misses. |
| TM40 | Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Heightens the user's DEFENSE. |
| TM43 | Detect | | Status | - | - | 5 | Evades attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| TM46 | Thief |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may steal a held item. |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter |  | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | Successive hits raise power. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | A powerful physi cal attack. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Returns a physical blow double. |
| Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Stronger if the user's HP is low. |
| Metal Claw | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | An attack that may up user's ATTACK. |
| Rapid Spin | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | A high-speed spinning attack. |
| Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | Prevents all status problems. |
