Sandshrew
Isle of Armor Pokédex #168 • Mouse Pokémon
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Pokédex entries
Sword
It loves to bathe in the grit of dry, sandy areas. By sand bathing, the Pokémon rids itself of dirt and moisture clinging to its body.
Shield
It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
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 | Isle of Armor #168 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 cycles |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Sandshrew Armor #168 | Level 22 |  Sandslash Armor #169 |
Encounters
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Defense Curl | |  Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| 3 | Poison Sting |  | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 6 | Sand Attack | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| 9 | Rollout |  | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
| 12 | Fury Cutter |  | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| 15 | Rapid Spin | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user’s Speed stat. |
| 18 | Bulldoze | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| 21 | Swift | |  Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| 24 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. |
| 27 | Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 30 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 33 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| 36 | Gyro Ball |  | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| 39 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| 42 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| 45 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM19 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM23 | Thief |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM24 | Snore | | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM31 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM32 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM39 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM40 | Swift | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM43 | Brick Break |  | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM49 | Sand Tomb | | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| TM53 | Mud Shot | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| TM59 | Fling | | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |  | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM81 | Bulldoze | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
| TR00 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TR01 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR10 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TR12 | Agility | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| TR17 | Amnesia | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR18 | Leech Life | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR31 | Iron Tail | | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball | | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TR60 | X-Scissor | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TR67 | Earth Power | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TR85 | Work Up | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TR95 | Throat Chop | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorching Sands | | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Steel Roller | | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn’t turned into a terrain. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. |
| Hone Claws | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Metal Claw | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Mud-Slap | | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Night Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| Confide Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Covet Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Crush Claw Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Curse Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Cut Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. |
| Detect Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Status | - | - | 5 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Double Team Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| Double-Edge Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Dynamic Punch Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
| Fissure Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Focus Punch Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Headbutt Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Knock Off Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Mimic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Rock Smash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Seismic Toss Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Skull Bash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Strength Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Submission Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 | The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little. |
| Super Fang Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | - | 90 | 10 | The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half. |
| Swagger Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| Take Down Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Toxic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
Traits
Sand Veil
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness 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.
