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Sandshrew (Pokémon)

Sandshrew

#027
Mouse Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#027
Type Ground
SpeciesMouse Pokémon
Height0.6 m (2' 1.0")
Weight12 kg (26.5 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Sand-veil
  2. Sand-rush(hidden ability)
ColorYellow
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatRough-terrain
ShapeUpright

Training

Catch Rate255
Base Exp.60
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Group Field

Base Stats

HP5017%
Attack7525%
Defense8528%
Special Attack207%
Special Defense3010%
Speed4013%
Total300

Sandshrew Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

No effect on Sandshrew Electric
Not very effective against Sandshrew Poison Rock
Normal effect against Sandshrew Normal Fighting Flying Ground Bug Ghost Steel Fire Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Sandshrew Water Grass Ice

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

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

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
RedBlueBurrows 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.
Generation 2
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.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldSANDSHREW’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.
FireRedLeafGreenIt burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumTo protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
HeartGoldIf it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
SoulSilverDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteTo protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
Black 2White 2It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
Generation 6
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 RubyAlpha SapphireSandshrew’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
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.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeIts body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
Generation 8
SwordIt 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.
ShieldIt 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.

Sandshrew Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Red BlueKanto Route 46
YellowKanto Route 38
Gold SilverUnion Cave6
CrystalUnion Cave6
Ruby SapphireHoenn Route 11120
EmeraldHoenn Route 11120
FireRed LeafGreenKanto Route 46
Diamond PearlWayward Cave16
PlatinumWayward Cave17
HeartGold SoulSilverUnion Cave6
Black 2 White 2Desert Resort19