Sandshrew, the Mouse Pokémon. Able to evolve into Sandslash. A Ground type. It was introduced in Generation 1.
Height 0.6 m 1′ 12″
Weight 12 kg 26.5 lbs
Growth RateMedium Fast1,000,000 Points
Gender 50% male50% female
Egg Groups
Field
Egg Cycles 205,120 steps
EV yield
1 Defence
Catch rate255
Base Friendship50
Base Exp.60
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 75 | 139 | 155 | 249 | 273 | |
| Defence | 85 | 157 | 175 | 269 | 295 | |
| Special Attack | 20 | 40 | 45 | 139 | 152 | |
| Special Defence | 30 | 58 | 65 | 159 | 174 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 | 85 | 179 | 196 | |
| Total | 300 | min- | min | max | max+ |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.
Type Sensitiveness
Evolution chart
Moves
Below is a list of all moves that Sandshrew can learn in latest Pokémon games.
Level-Up Moves
Sandshrew learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Defense Curl | Normal | 
|
40 | — | — |
| L1 | Scratch | Normal | 
|
35 | 40 | 100% |
| L3 | Poison Sting | Poison |
|
35 | 15 | 100% |
| L6 | Sand Attack | Ground |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| L9 | Rollout | Rock |
|
20 | 30 | 90% |
| L12 | Fury Cutter | Bug |
|
20 | 40 | 95% |
| L15 | Rapid Spin | Normal |
|
40 | 50 | 100% |
| L18 | Bulldoze | Ground |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| L21 | Swift | Normal | 
|
20 | 60 | — |
| L24 | Fury Swipes | Normal |
|
15 | 18 | 80% |
| L27 | Agility | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| L30 | Slash | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| L33 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| L36 | Gyro Ball | Steel |
|
5 | — | 100% |
| L39 | Swords Dance | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| L42 | Sandstorm | Rock |
|
10 | — | — |
| L45 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
Egg Moves
Sandshrew learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| Crush Claw | Normal |
|
10 | 75 | 95% |
| Flail | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| Hone Claws | Dark |
|
15 | — | — |
| Metal Claw | Steel |
|
35 | 50 | 95% |
| Mud Shot | Ground |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| Mud-Slap | Ground |
|
10 | 20 | 100% |
| Night Slash | Dark |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| Rapid Spin | Normal |
|
40 | 50 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Sandshrew is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting |
|
20 | 150 | 100% |
| TM10 | Work Up | Normal |
|
30 | — | — |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal |
|
25 | — | — |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel |
|
15 | 100 | 75% |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal |
|
15 | — | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock |
|
15 | 60 | 95% |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark |
|
25 | 60 | 100% |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark |
|
10 | — | 100% |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel |
|
5 | — | 100% |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock |
|
10 | 75 | 90% |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM83 | Bulldoze | Ground |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal |
|
15 | — | 85% |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM93 | Cut | Normal |
|
30 | 50 | 95% |
| TM96 | Strength | Normal |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM98 | Rock Smash | Fighting |
|
15 | 40 | 100% |
| TM100 | Rock Climb | Normal |
|
20 | 90 | 85% |
Level-Up Moves
Sandshrew learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Scratch | Normal |
|
35 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | Defense Curl | Normal |
|
40 | — | — |
| L3 | Poison Sting | Poison |
|
35 | 15 | 100% |
| L6 | Sand Attack | Ground |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| L9 | Rollout | Rock |
|
20 | 30 | 90% |
| L12 | Fury Cutter | Bug |
|
20 | 40 | 95% |
| L15 | Rapid Spin | Normal |
|
40 | 50 | 100% |
| L18 | Bulldoze | Ground |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| L21 | Swift | Normal |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| L24 | Fury Swipes | Normal |
|
15 | 18 | 80% |
| L27 | Agility | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| L30 | Slash | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| L33 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| L36 | Gyro Ball | Steel |
|
5 | — | 100% |
| L39 | Swords Dance | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| L42 | Sandstorm | Rock |
|
10 | — | — |
| L45 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
Egg Moves
Sandshrew learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | Steel |
|
35 | 50 | 95% |
| Counter | Fighting |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| Night Slash | Dark |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| Mud-Slap | Ground |
|
10 | 20 | 100% |
| Flail | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| Hone Claws | Dark |
|
15 | — | — |
Tutor Moves
Sandshrew can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorching Sands | Ground |
|
10 | 70 | 100% |
| Steel Roller | Steel |
|
5 | 130 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Sandshrew is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM19 | Safeguard | Normal |
|
25 | — | — |
| TM21 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | Rock |
|
10 | 75 | 90% |
| TM23 | Thief | Dark |
|
25 | 60 | 100% |
| TM24 | Snore | Normal |
|
15 | 50 | 100% |
| TM25 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM31 | Attract | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| TM32 | Sandstorm | Rock |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | Fire |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM39 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM40 | Swift | Normal |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| TM43 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | Rock |
|
15 | 60 | 95% |
| TM49 | Sand Tomb | Ground |
|
15 | 35 | 85% |
| TM53 | Mud Shot | Ground |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| TM59 | Fling | Dark |
|
10 | — | 100% |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM76 | Round | Normal |
|
15 | 60 | 100% |
| TM81 | Bulldoze | Ground |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground |
|
10 | 75 | 100% |
| TR00 | Swords Dance | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| TR01 | Body Slam | Normal |
|
15 | 85 | 100% |
| TR10 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TR12 | Agility | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| TR17 | Amnesia | Psychic |
|
20 | — | — |
| TR18 | Leech Life | Bug |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TR20 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR26 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR31 | Iron Tail | Steel |
|
15 | 100 | 75% |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball | Steel |
|
5 | — | 100% |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | Poison |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| TR60 | X-Scissor | Bug |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TR67 | Earth Power | Ground |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock | Rock |
|
20 | — | — |
| TR85 | Work Up | Normal |
|
30 | — | — |
| TR95 | Throat Chop | Dark |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
Level-Up Moves
Sandshrew learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Scratch | Normal |
|
35 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | Defense Curl | Normal |
|
40 | — | — |
| L4 | Poison Sting | Poison |
|
35 | 15 | 100% |
| L8 | Sand Attack | Ground |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| L12 | Swift | Normal |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| L16 | Fury Swipes | Normal |
|
15 | 18 | 80% |
| L20 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| L24 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| L28 | Swords Dance | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| L32 | Slash | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| L36 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Sandshrew is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Headbutt | Normal |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM05 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM07 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM08 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM10 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM12 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM13 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TM19 | Iron Tail | Steel |
|
15 | 100 | 75% |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | Rock |
|
10 | 75 | 90% |
| TM24 | X-Scissor | Bug |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM26 | Poison Jab | Poison |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| TM27 | Toxic | Poison |
|
10 | — | 90% |
| TM41 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TM56 | Stealth Rock | Rock |
|
20 | — | — |