Sandshrew
#27 in the Yellow Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon
Sandshrew
#27 in the Yellow 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
Special
30
58
174
Speed
40
76
196
Total
280
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
EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
| Pokédexes | Kanto #27 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
Eggs
Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Yellow
Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
Evolution
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Sandshrew #27 | Level 22 |  Sandslash #28 |
Encounters
Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Yellow
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 4% | - |
Route 3 Road 3 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 10% | - |
Route 3 Road 3 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 10% | - |
Route 4 Road 4 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 5% | - |
Moves
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| 10 | Sand Attack | |  Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| 17 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| 24 | Poison Sting |  | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | |
| 31 | Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | |
| 38 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
Machines
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | |
| TM08 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM09 | Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM17 | Submission |  | Physical | 80 | 80 | 25 | |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | |
| TM20 | Rage | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM27 | Fissure | | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM31 | Mimic | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| TM34 | Bide | | Physical | - | - | 10 | |
| TM39 | Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| TM48 | Rock Slide |  | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | |
| TM50 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
