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Sandshrew

Ground

Mouse Pokémon

KantoShiny obtainable

Normal Shiny

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Characteristics

Height: 0.6 m · 2′ 0″
Weight: 12.0 kg · 26.5 lb
Gender: 50.0% female · 50.0% male
Abilities: Sand Veil · Sand Rush (Hidden)
Egg Group: Ground
Growth Rate: Medium
Catch Rate: 255
Base Friendship: 70

Base Stats

Attack

Defense

Sp. Atk

Sp. Def

Speed

Base Stat Total300

Forms

Persistent forms share this canonical species record. Use the Normal / Shiny control above to inspect the exact HOME artwork for each legally available Shiny form. Mega Evolutions and Gigantamax appearances are linked here for reference without becoming ordinary Collection form choices.

Artwork unavailableStandard FormShiny obtainable

Artwork unavailableAlolan FormShiny obtainable

Evolutionary Line

Sandshrew#0027

Level up · Lv. 22 OR Use item · item Ice Stone

Sandslash#0028

Pokédex Numbers

Main-series regional Pokédexes only. DLC and local Pokédexes are nested beneath their parent region.

Kanto

Kanto#27

Johto

Johto#48

Hoenn

Hoenn#117

Unova

Unova#113

Kalos

Mountain Kalos#97

Alola

Alola#328

Galar

Isle of Armor#168

Paldea

Kitakami#116

Blueberry Academy#155

Location Data

Native encounter and acquisition records are organized in release order. Downloadable expansions are nested beneath the base game that is required to use them. Transfer-only compatibility and untracked side games are intentionally excluded.

Pokémon Blue6 locations

Kanto Route 4

Walk · Lv. 6 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 10 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 8 · 4%

Walk · Lv. 12 · 1%

Kanto Route 8

Walk · Lv. 17 · 15%

Walk · Lv. 19 · 5%

Kanto Route 9

Walk · Lv. 11 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 15 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 13 · 4%

Walk · Lv. 17 · 1%

Kanto Route 10

Walk · Lv. 11 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 15 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 13 · 4%

Walk · Lv. 17 · 1%

Kanto Route 11

Walk · Lv. 14 · 20%

Walk · Lv. 12 · 15%

Walk · Lv. 15 · 5%

Kanto Route 23

Walk · Lv. 26 · 20%

Pokémon Yellow3 locations

Mt Moon 1f

Walk · Lv. 12 · 4%

Kanto Route 3

Walk · Lv. 8 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 10 · 5%

Kanto Route 4

Walk · Lv. 8 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 10 · 5%

Pokémon Gold3 locations

Union Cave 1f

Walk · Lv. 6 · 30%

Union Cave B1f

Walk · Lv. 8 · 30%

Mt Moon 1f

Walk · Lv. 8 · 20%

Pokémon Silver1 location

Goldenrod City Game Corner

Gift · Lv. 10 · 100%

Pokémon Crystal2 locations

Union Cave 1f

Walk · Lv. 6 · 30%

Mt Moon 1f

Walk · Lv. 8 · 20%

Pokémon Ruby2 locations

Hoenn Route 111

Walk · Lv. 20 · 20%

Walk · Lv. 21 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 19 · 5%

Hoenn Route 113

Walk · Lv. 15 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 14 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 16 · 5%

Pokémon Sapphire2 locations

Walk · Lv. 14 · 20%

Walk · Lv. 12 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 15 · 5%

Walk · Lv. 12 · 4%

Walk · Lv. 12 · 1%

Kanto Route 23

Walk · Lv. 32 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 34 · 10%

Pokémon Emerald2 locations

Hoenn Route 111

Walk · Lv. 20 · 20%

Walk · Lv. 21 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 19 · 5%

Mirage Tower

Walk · Lv. 21 · 20%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 22 · 5%

Walk · Lv. 23 · 4%

Walk · Lv. 24 · 1%

Wayward Cave B1f

Walk · Lv. 20 · 4%

Walk · Lv. 18 · 4%

Pokémon HeartGold5 locations

Union Cave 1f

Walk · Lv. 6 · 20%

Walk · Lv. 6 · 10%

Union Cave B1f

Walk · Lv. 8 · 20%

Walk · Lv. 8 · 10%

Mt Moon 1f

Walk · Lv. 8 · 10%

Mt Moon 2f

Walk · Lv. 8 · 10%

Johto Safari Zone Desert

Walk · Lv. 15 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 16 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 17 · 10%

Pokémon SoulSilver2 locations

Johto Safari Zone Desert

Walk · Lv. 15 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 16 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 17 · 10%

Goldenrod City Game Corner

Gift · Lv. 15 · 100%

Pokémon Black 23 locations

Desert Resort Entrance

Walk · Lv. 19 · 5%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 4%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 1%

Desert Resort

Walk · Lv. 19 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 5%

Relic Castle A

Walk · Lv. 19 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 10%

Pokémon White 23 locations

Desert Resort Entrance

Walk · Lv. 19 · 5%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 4%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 1%

Desert Resort

Walk · Lv. 19 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 5%

Relic Castle A

Walk · Lv. 19 · 10%

Walk · Lv. 20 · 10%

Pokémon X1 location

Friend Safari Ground

Walk · Lv. 30 · 33%

Pokémon Y1 location

Friend Safari Ground

Walk · Lv. 30 · 33%

Pokémon Omega Ruby1 location

Hoenn Route 111

Horde · Lv. 11 · 100%

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire1 location

Hoenn Route 111

Horde · Lv. 11 · 100%

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!2 locations

Kanto Route 3

Overworld · Lv. 3–8 · 100%

Kanto Route 4

Overworld · Lv. 7–12 · 100%

Pokémon Sword & Shield5 locations

The Isle of Armor

Pokémon Sword

Warm Up Tunnel

Overworld · Lv. 16–21 · 56%

Overworld · Lv. 60 · 56%

Challenge Beach Max Den C

Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60%

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 30%

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Courageous Cavern Max Den A

Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60%

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 30%

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Potbottom Desert Max Den C

Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60%

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 30%

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I

Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 60%

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 30%

Max Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25%

Pokémon Shield

Obtain this Pokémon from one of the permitted source games listed by the Masterdex workbook.

SMUSUM

Alolan Form: Alolan Form

Pokédex Entries

Pokémon Red & BlueView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon Yellow & Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!View entryHide entry

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

Pokémon GoldView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon Silver, SoulSilver & YView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon CrystalView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon RubyView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon SapphireView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon FireRed & XView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon LeafGreenView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon EmeraldView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black & WhiteView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon HeartGoldView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon Black 2, White 2 & ScarletView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon Omega RubyView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon Alpha SapphireView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon SunView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon MoonView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon Ultra SunView entryHide entry

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

Pokémon Ultra MoonView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon SwordView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon ShieldView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon VioletView entryHide entry

No matter how high a place it falls from, this Pokémon can save itself by rolling in a ball and bouncing.

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