Sandshrew.
BST 300 · ground
Sandshrew is weak to Water, Grass, Ice and resists Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.
Sandshrew base stats
BST 300 · ranges at level 100Sandshrew weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeSandshrew abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenSandshrew evolution line
2 stagesSandshrew evolves into Sandslash: level it up to 22 or higher or use an Ice Stone, Alolan Sandshrew only, into Alolan Sandslash. How to evolve Sandshrew, every game
Best Sandshrew moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerSandshrew moves
gen 9 · 104 moves · 19 level-up · 54 TM/HM · 11 egg · 20 tutorSandshrew Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstIt 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.
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.
It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.
It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.
It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach.
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.
Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
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.
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.
To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
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.
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.
When 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.
It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.
If it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
Sandshrew species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Sandshrew
Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). 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. Sandshrew stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Sandshrew base stats
Sandshrew has a base stat total of 300, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 85 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 20 (poor). Sandshrew is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Sandshrew weaknesses and resistances
As a Ground-type, Sandshrew is weak to Water, Grass, Ice-type moves, resists Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Sandshrew 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Sandshrew abilities
Sandshrew's abilities include Sand Veil, Sand Rush. Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Rush, which doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sandshrew moves and learnset
Sandshrew can learn 104 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 20 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power). For coverage, Sandshrew can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Stone Edge (Rock).
Training Sandshrew
Sandshrew has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Sandshrew yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sandshrew belongs to the Ground egg group. Sandshrew is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Sandshrew → Sandslash). Wild Sandshrew may be found holding Quick Claw or Grip Claw.
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