Sandshrew
Ground
IceSteel
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #027 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #048 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #048 |
| Hoenn Dex | #112 |
| Hoenn (ΩR/αS) Dex | #117 |
| Einall (B2/W2) Dex | #113 |
| Kalos Mountain Dex | #097 |
| Alola Dex | #251 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #328 |
| Galar Armor Dex | #168 |
Abilities
Sand Veil
Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
Sand Rush (HA)
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Snow Cloak (Alola)
Boosts evasion in a hailstorm.
Slush Rush (HA (Alola))
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a hailstorm.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | Defense: +1 Defense: +1 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 255 (43.9%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Field |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,000,000 |
Appearance
| Category | Mouse |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.6 m / 2.0 ft |
| Weight | 12.0 kg / 26.5 lbs |
| Color | Yellow |
| Size | 0.7 m / 2.3 ft |
| Weight | 40.0 kg / 88.2 lbs |
| Color | White |
Evolves to
Ground Level 22
Habitats
RedTrade
BlueRoute 4, Route 8, Route 9, Route 10, Route 11, Route 23
YellowRoute 3, Route 4, Mt. Moon
GoldUnion Cave, Mt. Moon
SilverGoldenrod Game Corner
CrystalRoute 3, Route 4, Route 32, Union Cave
RUSARoute 111, Route 113
EmeraldRoute 111, Mirage Tower
Fire RedTrade
Leaf GreenRoute 4, Route 8, Route 9, Route 10, Route 11, Route 22, Route 23
DPPTBizarre Höhle ( BG)
Heart GoldUnion Cave, Mt. Moon, Safari Zone
Soul SilverSafari Zone, Goldenrod Game Corner
WBBreed, Icy Cave (Dream World)
W2B2Desert Resort, Relic Castle, Icy Cave (Dream World)
XYFriend Safari
ΩRαSRoute 111, Route 113
SunTrade
MoonTapu Village, Mount Lanakila
Ultra SunTrade
Ultra MoonTapu Village, Mount Lanakila
Let's Go PikachuSandan: Route 3, Route 4, Alola-Sandan: Prismania City (Tausch gegen Sandan)
Let's Go EvoliTrade
SWSHWarm-Up Tunnel
Brilliant DiamondTrade
Shining PearlGrand Underground
Moves
| Earthquake (TM26) | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| Focus Punch (TM01) | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| Skull Bash (TM40) | Normal | 130 | 100% | |
| Steel Roller (AT) | Steel | 130 | 100% | |
| Double-Edge (TM10) | Normal | 120 | 100% |
| Steel Roller (AT) | Steel | 130 | 100% | |
| Focus Punch (TM01) | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| Skull Bash (TM40) | Normal | 130 | 100% | |
| Double-Edge (TM10) | Normal | 120 | 100% | |
| Iron Tail (TM23) | Steel | 100 | 75% |
Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
WaterGrassIce
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy
½x
¼x
0x
PoisonRock
Electric
4x
2x
1x
FightingFire
Ground
RockGhostSteelWaterElectricDark
½x
¼x
0x
NormalFlyingBugGrassPsychicDragonFairy
Ice
Poison
Pokédex entries
RBBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
YellowIts body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
GoldIf it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
SilverDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
CrystalIt prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.
RubySANDSHREW’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This POKéMON curls up to protect itself from its enemies.
SapphireSANDSHREW 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.
EmeraldWhen it curls up in a ball, it can make any attack bounce off harmlessly. Its hide has turned tough and solid as a result of living in the desert.
Fire RedIt burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
Leaf GreenBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.
DPPTTo protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
Heart GoldIf it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
Soul SilverDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
WBTo protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
W2B2It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
XIt burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
YDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
Omega RubySandshrew’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies.
Alpha SapphireSandshrew 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.
SunIt can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.
MoonIt usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.
Ultra SunIt lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach.
Ultra MoonWhen its skin gets wrinkled from moisture, it heads for a volcano. It lies flat on a spot with a lot of geothermal heat and dries itself out.
LGPLGEIts body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
Sprites & Models