#0027

Sandshrew

Mouse Pokémon

About

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.

Shield 1 of 20

Abilities

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sand Rush Hidden ability

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Height: 0.6 m 2′00″
Weight: 12.0 kg 26.5 lb
Gender: ♂ 50% ♀ 50%

Base stats

Range at

Stat	Base	Range at level 100
HP	50	210–304
Attack	75	139–273
Defense	85	157–295
Sp. Atk	20	40–152
Sp. Def	30	58–174
Speed	40	76–196
Total	300

Ranges assume 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature at the low end, and 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a helpful nature at the high end.

Type matchups

Multipliers use the current type chart. Abilities that change damage taken can be applied.

Taking hits

Weak 2×: WaterGrassIce
Resists ½×: PoisonRock
Immune: Electric

Same-type attacks

Super effective 2×: FireElectricPoisonRockSteel
Not very effective ½×: GrassBug
No effect: Flying

Evolution

#0027 Sandshrew Ground

Level 22Use Ice Stone

#0028 Sandslash Ground

Forms

Alternate forms have their own types, stats and abilities.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon can learn in the selected game. STAB marks attacks that share its type.

Lv.	Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Defense Curl Raises user’s Defense by one stage.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
1	Scratch Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
3	Poison Sting Has a chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35
6	Sand Attack Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
9	Rollout Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
12	Fury Cutter Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.	Bug	Physical	40	95%	20
15	Rapid Spin Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.	Normal	Physical	50	100%	40
18	Bulldoze STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
21	Swift Never misses.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
24	Fury Swipes Hits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
27	Agility Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
30	Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
33	Dig STAB User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
36	Gyro Ball Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
39	Swords Dance Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
42	Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
45	Earthquake STAB Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10

Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial Ace Never misses.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
Agility Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
Amnesia Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
Body Slam Has a chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
Brick Break Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
Bulldoze STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
Curse Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Dig STAB User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
Double-Edge User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
Earth Power STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
Earthquake STAB Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
Endeavor Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
Endure Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Facade Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
False Swipe Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40
Fling Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
Focus Punch If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
Gyro Ball Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
High Horsepower STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	Ground	Physical	95	95%	10
Knock Off Target drops its held item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
Leech Life Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	10
Low Kick Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Metal Claw Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
Mud Shot STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
Mud-Slap STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
Poison Jab Has a chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
Protect Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Rest User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
Rock Slide Has a chance to make the target flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
Rock Tomb Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
Sand Tomb STAB Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
Scorching Sands STAB Has a chance to burn the target.	Ground	Special	70	100%	10
Shadow Claw Has an increased chance for a critical hit.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
Sleep Talk Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Smack Down Removes any immunity to Ground damage.	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
Spikes Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.	Ground	Status	—	—	20
Stealth Rock Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
Stomping Tantrum STAB Has double power if the user’s last move failed.	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10
Stone Edge Has an increased chance for a critical hit.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
Substitute Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Sunny Day Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
Super Fang Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
Swift Never misses.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
Swords Dance Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Take Down User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Tera Blast 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.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
Thief Takes the target’s item.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
Throat Chop Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
X-Scissor Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15

Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP
Counter Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Flail Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
Hone Claws Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
Metal Claw Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
Mud-Slap STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
Night Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15

Training and breeding

Training

EV yield: 1 Defense
Catch rate: 255
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 60
Growth rate: Medium
Wild held items: Quick Claw, Grip Claw

Breeding

Egg groups: Ground
Egg cycles: 20 (about 5,140 steps)