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Sandshrew

Mouse Pokémon

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Sandshrew

Type matchups

Damage taken when attacked
Weak to
water2×grass2×ice2×
Resists
poison½×rock½×
Immune to
electric0×

    Its STAB attacks

    Super effective against
    poisonrocksteelfireelectric
    Walled by
    flyingbuggrass
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    Base stats

    HP50
    Attack75
    Defense85
    Sp. Atk20
    Sp. Def30
    Speed40
    Total 300
    EV yield
    1 Defense
    Base experience
    60

    Evolution

    Forms

    Abilities

    Sand Veil

    During a sandstorm, this Pokémon has 1.25× its evasion, and it does not take sandstorm damage regardless of type. The evasion bonus does not count as a stat modifier. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.

    Sand RushHidden

    This Pokémon's Speed is doubled during a sandstorm, and it does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.

    Profile

    Height
    0.6 m 2′00″
    Weight
    12.0 kg 26.5 lbs
    Gender
    ♂ 50%♀ 50%
    Egg groups
    Field
    Hatch time
    20 cycles ~5,100 steps
    Habitat
    Rough terrain
    Catch rate
    255 Very easy≈ 43.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
    Base friendship
    70
    Growth rate
    Medium Fast

    Moves

    Scarlet & Violet
    Lv.MoveTypeCat.PwrAccPP
    1Defense Curlnormal——40
    1Scratchnormal4010035
    3Poison Stingpoison1510035
    6Sand Attackground—10015
    9Rolloutrock309020
    12Fury Cutterbug409520
    15Rapid Spinnormal5010040
    18Bulldozeground6010020
    21Swiftnormal60—20
    24Fury Swipesnormal188015
    27Agilitypsychic——30
    30Slashnormal7010020
    33Digground8010010
    36Gyro Ballsteel—1005
    39Swords Dancenormal——20
    42Sandstormrock——10
    45Earthquakeground10010010

    Where to find it

    Scarlet & Violet

    PokeAPI has no location data for Scarlet & Violet yet.

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    Pokédex entries

    No Pokédex entry in Scarlet & Violet; showing the latest one.

    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.

    Sword
    All 21 Pokédex entries

    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.

    Sword

    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

    Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee! · Yellow

    It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach.

    Ultra Sun

    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.

    Ultra Moon

    It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.

    Sun

    It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.

    Moon

    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.

    Omega Ruby

    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.

    Alpha Sapphire

    Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.

    Y · SoulSilver · Silver

    It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.

    X · FireRed

    It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.

    Black 2 · White 2

    To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.

    Black · White · Platinum · Diamond · Pearl

    If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.

    HeartGold

    Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.

    LeafGreen

    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.

    Emerald

    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.

    Ruby

    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.

    Sapphire

    It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.

    Crystal

    If it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.

    Gold

    Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.