Sandshrew (Pokémon)
Sandshrew
#027
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #027 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
| Height | 0.6 m (2' 1.0") |
| Weight | 12 kg (26.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | |
| Color | Yellow |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Rough-terrain |
| Shape | Upright |
Sandshrew Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Sandshrew. Sandshrew is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Sandshrew
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
0.5× damage
Rock Pokémon are not very effective against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
2× damage
Water Pokémon are very effective against against Sandshrew.
2× damage
Grass Pokémon are very effective against against Sandshrew.
0× damage
Electric Pokémon have no effect against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
2× damage
Ice Pokémon are very effective against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Sandshrew.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. |
Generation 2
| Gold | If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
|---|---|
| Silver | Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| Crystal | It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | SANDSHREW’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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
| SoulSilver | Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks. |
Generation 6
| X | It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection. |
|---|---|
| Y | Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | Sandshrew’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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon. |
| Ultra Sun | It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach. |
| Ultra Moon | When 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. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. |
Generation 8
| 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. |
Species
Sandshrew Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Kanto Route 4 | 6 |
| Yellow | Kanto Route 3 | 8 |
| Gold Silver | Union Cave | 6 |
| Crystal | Union Cave | 6 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Hoenn Route 111 | 20 |
| Emerald | Hoenn Route 111 | 20 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Kanto Route 4 | 6 |
| Diamond Pearl | Wayward Cave | 16 |
| Platinum | Wayward Cave | 17 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Union Cave | 6 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Desert Resort | 19 |