Sandshrew in Pokémon Gold & Silver
#48 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Sandshrew in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon Gold
If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
Pokémon Silver
Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Sandshrew in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
50
210
303
Attack
75
155
248
Defense
85
175
268
Sp. Atk
20
45
138
Sp. Def
30
65
158
Speed
40
85
178
Total
300
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #48 |
|---|---|
| Stat Experience | 50 HP, 75 Atk, 85 Def, 40 Spe, 20 Special |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 93 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 nominal steps; actual hatching varies) |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Sandshrew #48 | Level 22 | ![]() Sandslash #49 |






















































