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Sandshrew

Sandshrew

#251 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Sandshrew

#251 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Stats

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.

Raichu Alola

Sandshrew Alola

Sandshrew normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Sandshrew sprite

Shiny

Sandshrew

Mouse Pokémon

#251
Ground

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

12 kg (26.5 lbs)

Abilities

Sand VeilSand Rush(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Sandshrew takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Resists

Electric

Poison

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #251Original Ula’ula #123
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
60

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

Sun

It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.

Pokémon Moon box art

Moon

It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Sandshrew

Sandshrew

#251

Ice StoneUse Ice Stone
Sandslash

Sandslash

#252

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Grip ClawGrip Claw
Moon
5%
Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartDefense CurlNormalStatus--40

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

3Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

5Poison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

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

7RolloutRockPhysical309020

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

9Rapid SpinNormalPhysical2010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

11Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

14MagnitudeGroundPhysical-10030

The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.

17SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

20Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

23Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

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

26SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

30DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

34Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

38Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

42SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

46EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Chip AwayNormalPhysical7010020

Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

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

Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

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

Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Rapid SpinNormalPhysical2010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

RototillerGroundStatus--10

Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sand Veil

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sand Rush(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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Sandshrew Alola

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