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Sandshrew

Gen 1 Kantonian Form #0027
Sandshrew has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.
  • Types ground
  • Height / Weight 0.6 m (2′00″) · 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
  • Gender Ratio ♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
  • Catch difficulty Very easy (255)
  • Training EV Yield +1 Defence Leveling pace Average leveling pace
  • Egg groups Field · 20 egg cycles

Abilities

Sand Veil

Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

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Sand Rush Hidden

Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.

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Evolution Chain

Sandshrew
Sandshrew#0027ground
→
Lv. 22
Sandslash
Sandslash#0028ground

Base Stats

HP 50
Attack 75
Defence 85
Sp. Atk 20
Sp. Def 30
Speed 40
Total (BST) 300

Alternate Forms

Sandshrew (Alola) icesteel

The skin on its back is as hard as steel. Predators go after its soft belly, so it clings to the ground desperately.

Abilities: Snow Cloak, Slush Rush (H)

HP: 50 Attack: 75 Defence: 90 Sp. Atk: 10 Sp. Def: 35 Speed: 40 BST: 300

Where to Find (World Spawns)

Click a spawn row to highlight matching biomes on the server map. Map = biome eligibility only; light / time / weather stay in the table.

Rarity Bucket Levels Context Weight Biomes Conditions
Common Lv. 5-30 Grounded Natural 90
Arid
Any
Common
Alolan form
 Lv. 5-30 Grounded Natural 90
Snowy Forest Snowy Taiga Tundra
Any

Item Drops & Player Interactions

Wild Item Drops (Max rolls: 4)

Item Quantity Drop Chance
Armadillo ScuteArmadillo Scute 0-1 Guaranteed / Weighted
Grip ClawGrip Claw 1 2.5%
Quick ClawQuick Claw 1 2.5%
Soft SandSoft Sand 1 2.5%

Right-Click Interactions

Action Use Item Result Cooldown
Brush BrushBrush Armadillo ScuteArmadillo Scute None

Riding & World Behavior

Behavior Traits

  • Sleep Sleeps (Night · Light 0-4)
  • Combat Defends Owner
  • Herd Size Up to 2

Moveset

Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Start / 1 Defense Curl Normal Status — 100% 40 The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Start / 1 Magnitude STAB Ground Physical — 100% 30 The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.
Start / 1 Scratch Normal Physical 40 100% 35 Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
3 Poison Sting Poison Physical 15 100% 35 The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
6 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.
9 Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
12 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
15 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40 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.
18 Bulldoze STAB Ground 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 Normal Special 60 100% 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
24 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15 The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
27 Agility Psychic Status — 100% 30 The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
30 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
33 Dig STAB Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
36 Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5 The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
39 Swords Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
42 Sandstorm Rock Status — 100% 10 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.
45 Earthquake STAB Ground Physical 100 100% 10 The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 100% 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Agility Psychic Status — 100% 30 The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Amnesia Psychic Status — 100% 20 The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldoze STAB Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Curse Ghost Status — 100% 10 A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 The target is cut with a scythe, a claw, or the like to inflict damage.
Dig STAB Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Earth Power STAB Ground 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.
Earthquake STAB Ground Physical 100 100% 10 The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Endure Normal Status — 100% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5 The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Headbutt Normal 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.
High Horsepower STAB Ground Physical 95 95% 10 The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Hone Claws Dark Status — 100% 15 The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 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.
Leech Life Bug Physical 80 100% 10 The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Mud Shot STAB Ground Special 55 95% 15 The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud-Slap STAB Ground Special 20 100% 10 The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20 The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Protect Normal Status — 100% 10 This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rest Psychic Status — 100% 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Safeguard Normal Status — 100% 25 The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Sandstorm Rock Status — 100% 10 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.
Sand Tomb STAB Ground Physical 35 85% 15 The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Scorching Sands STAB Ground Special 70 100% 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 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.
Sleep Talk Normal Status — 100% 10 The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Smack Down Rock Physical 50 100% 15 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.
Spikes Ground Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stealth Rock Rock Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Steel Roller Steel Physical 130 100% 5 The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails if the ground hasn't turned into a terrain.
Stomping Tantrum STAB Ground Physical 75 100% 10 Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Substitute Normal Status — 100% 10 The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day Fire Status — 100% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Swift Normal Special 60 100% 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords Dance Normal Status — 100% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blast Normal Special 80 100% 10 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.
Thief Dark 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.
Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Work Up Normal Status — 100% 30 The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats are boosted.
X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Chip Away Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Hone Claws Dark Status — 100% 15 The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Mud-Slap STAB Ground Special 20 100% 10 The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Rototiller Ground Status — 100% 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.
Move Type Category Power Acc. PP Description
Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 100% 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Bulldoze STAB Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Earth Power STAB Ground 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.
Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
High Horsepower STAB Ground Physical 95 95% 10 The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 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.
Leech Life Bug Physical 80 100% 10 The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Mud-Slap STAB Ground Special 20 100% 10 The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20 The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Rest Psychic Status — 100% 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Scorching Sands STAB Ground Special 70 100% 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 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.
Sleep Talk Normal Status — 100% 10 The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Spikes Ground Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stealth Rock Rock Status — 100% 20 The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Steel Roller Steel Physical 130 100% 5 The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails if the ground hasn't turned into a terrain.
Stomping Tantrum STAB Ground Physical 75 100% 10 Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Swift Normal Special 60 100% 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

STAB = Same Type Attack Bonus (~1.5× damage) when a damaging move matches this Pokémon’s type(s).