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Sandshrew

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#0027 in the National Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Sandshrew sprite

Normal

Shiny Sandshrew sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Mouse Pokémon

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

12 kg (26.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0027
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Type-only matchups for Sandshrew, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Other forms of Sandshrew in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.
Sandshrew sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Sandshrew in Pokémon GO
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon GO
Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO
Shiny Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Scarlet & Violet

2022

Sandshrew in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Sandshrew in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Sandshrew in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Sandshrew in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Sandshrew in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Sandshrew in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Sandshrew in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Sandshrew in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Sandshrew in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Sandshrew in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Sandshrew in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Sandshrew in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Sandshrew in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Sandshrew in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Sandshrew in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Sandshrew in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Sandshrew in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Sandshrew in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Sandshrew in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Sandshrew in Pokémon Red & Blue
Pick a game to see what Sandshrew learns there.
Sandshrew in Scarlet and Violet

Moves Sandshrew learns by leveling up in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartDefense Curl

The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.

Normal--40
3Poison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035
6Sand Attack

Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.

Ground-10015
9Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020
12Fury Cutter

The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520
15Rapid Spin

The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.

Normal5010040
18Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
21Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
24Fury Swipes

The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Normal188015
27Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.

Psychic--30
30Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Normal7010020
33Dig

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
36Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.

Steel-1005
39Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

Normal--20
42Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

Rock--10
45Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
Moves Sandshrew can learn from Technical Machines in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
TM001Take Down

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
TM004Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.

Psychic--30
TM005Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
TM007Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM012Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

Fighting-10020
TM018Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM025Facade

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM027Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM028Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM031Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.

Steel509535
TM032Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM035Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM036Rock Tomb

The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

Rock609515
TM043Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM047Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

Normal--10
TM049Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

Fire--5
TM051Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM055Dig

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM057False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
TM058Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM061Shadow Claw

The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Ghost7010015
TM066Body Slam

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
TM070Sleep Talk

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

Normal--10
TM083Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM084Stomping Tantrum

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

Ground7510010
TM085Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

Psychic--5
TM086Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM088Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM090Spikes

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Ground--20
TM095Leech Life

The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

Bug8010010
TM103Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM105X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM116Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
TM128Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
TM133Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Ground9010010
TM149Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM150Stone Edge

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Rock100805
TM171Tera Blast

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

Normal8010010
TM176Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

Ground358515
TM179Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.

Rock5010015
TM180Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.

Steel-1005
TM181Knock Off

The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
TM183Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.

Normal-9010
TM186High Horsepower

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

Ground959510
TM192Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.

Fighting15010020
TM204Double-Edge

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015
TM205Endeavor

The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

Normal-1005
TM215Scorching Sands

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Ground7010010
TM221Throat Chop

The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

Dark8010015
TM224Curse

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Ghost--10
Egg moves Sandshrew can learn in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Counter

A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.

Normal-10015
Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.

Steel509535
Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Dark7010015

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