For Pokémon GO information on this species, seethe game's section.
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Sandshrew Mouse Pokémon サンド Sand #0027 Sandshrew Alolan Sandshrew Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Ground Unknown Sandshrew Ice Steel Alolan Sandshrew Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sand Veil Sandshrew Snow Cloak Alolan Sandshrew Cacophony Sand Rush Sandshrew Hidden Ability Slush Rush Alolan Sandshrew Hidden Ability Cacophony Alolan Sandshrew Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male,50% female	Catch rate 255(43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Sandshrew 2'04" 0.7 m Alolan Sandshrew 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 26.5 lbs. 12.0 kg Sandshrew 88.2 lbs. 40.0 kg Alolan Sandshrew 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 93 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 60 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Sandshrew 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Alolan Sandshrew 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Alolan Sandshrew
Pokédex color   Yellow Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Sandshrew (Japanese:サンドSand) is aGround-typePokémon introduced inGeneration I.

Itevolves intoSandslash starting atlevel 22.

InAlola, Sandshrew has a dual-typeIce/Steelregional form. It evolves into Alolan Sandslash when exposed to anIce Stone. These Sandshrew can also be found inBlueberry Academy'sTerarium.

Biology

Sandshrew is a bipedalpholidotePokémon (though it runs on all fours inPokémon the Series)^[1]. Its brick-patterned yellow hide is dry and tough, blends in with desert sand, and protects its soft white underbelly and muzzle. Sandshrew has blue, almond-shaped eyes, a pointed snout, and triangular ears with white insides. Its tail is thick and conical. It has two long claws on each foot and three sharp claws on its forepaws, which are used to burrow.

Sandshrew spends much of its time hidden underground in deep burrows. It only emerges to lunge and drag in passingBug-type Pokémon. Sandshrew can quickly curl into a tight ball to protect itself from great falls and opponents but may also throw sand at attackers. While its body can efficiently absorb water to facilitate life in thedesert, Sandshrewhas been found in caves as well. It also lives deep underground in nests it has created from digging tunnels. Should hard rocks get in the way of digging, Sandshrew will use its sharp claws to remove them before continuing to dig. If it is too wet, its skin becomes wrinkly. It dries itself out by using the geothermal heat near a volcano. It is also known to bathe in sand, which helps remove dirt and moisture from its body.

Forms

Sandshrew has aregional form:Alolan Sandshrew.

In theAlola region, Sandshrew migrated to snowy mountains due to the volcanic activity near the desert areas. Its body is a light, icy blue, with a cream-colored belly and muzzle. Thicker plates form a dome around its head, and its ears resemble anigloo's entrances. Adapting to this cold climate, its body became larger and heavier, with a shell of hard ice covering its hide. The shell is also made of very hard steel.

This steel-like covering grants it extra defense from predators likeSneasel, but it is unable to curl into a ball like its desert counterpart; smarter predators such asWeavile exploit its soft underbelly. Alolan Sandshrew can burrow itself in the snow to avoid being blown away by blizzards. Its claws allow it to move without slipping on icy surfaces, but it slides on its stomach when it needs to move quickly.^[2] A traditional Alolan custom during festivals is a competition to see who can slide Alolan Sandshrew across the ice the farthest. They can also be found in thePolar Biome ofBlueberry Academy'sTerarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.

Evolution

Sandshrew evolves intoSandslash.

Alolan Sandshrew evolves into Alolan Sandslash.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)

Sandshrew

Unevolved Sandshrew  Ground

→

First Evolution Sandslash  Ground

Alolan Sandshrew

Unevolved Sandshrew Alolan Form  Ice  Steel

→

First Evolution Sandslash Alolan Form  Ice  Steel

Game data

Pokédex entries

Sandshrew in theAlola Pokédex	Alolan Sandshrew in theAlola Pokédex
Sandshrew in theKitakami Pokédex	Alolan Sandshrew in theBlueberry Pokédex

Game locations

In side games

In events

Sandshrew

Alolan Sandshrew

Held items

Sandshrew

Pokémon caught inGeneration I must be traded to aGeneration II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Berry (100%)
Yellow
Ruby	Sapphire	Quick Claw (5%)
Emerald
XD		Quick Claw (100%)
Diamond	Pearl	Quick Claw (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Black 2	White 2
X	Y
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Grip Claw (5%)
Sword	Shield
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl

Alolan Sandshrew

Games		Held items
Sun	Moon	Grip Claw (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon

Stats

Base stats

Sandshrew

Alolan Sandshrew

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Sandshrew

Alolan Sandshrew

Learnset

Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew are available inScarlet and Violet Version 2.0.1+.

Byleveling up

Sandshrew

Alolan Sandshrew

ByTM

Sandshrew

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM090 TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM095 TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM180 TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM183 TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM215 TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10 TM221 TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Sandshrew Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Sandshrew Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Alolan Sandshrew

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM095 TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM180 TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM183 TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM187 TM187 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM212 TM212 Triple Axel Ice Physical 02020 090}}90% 10 TM221 TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Sandshrew Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Sandshrew Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Sandshrew

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Hone Claws Dark Status — —% 15 Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Sandshrew Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Sandshrew Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sandshrew Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations