#0027

Sandshrew

Ground
Mouse Pokémon Gen I

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.

0.6 m (1'12") Height
12 kg (26.5 lbs) Weight
255 Catch Rate
60 Base EXP
Sandshrew official artwork

Pokédex Data

National № #0027
Type Ground
Species Mouse Pokémon
Height 0.6 m (1'12")
Weight 12 kg (26.5 lbs)
Base Exp 60
Generation Gen I
Color Yellow
Shape Upright
Habitat Rough Terrain

Training

EV Yield 1 Def
Catch Rate 255
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%
Egg Cycles 20 (≈5,355 steps)

Abilities

sand veil

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sand rush Hidden

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Type Effectiveness

Held Items

quick-claw
quick claw
5% chance
grip-claw
grip claw
5% chance

Regional Pokédex №

Kanto #027
Original Johto #048
Hoenn #112
Updated Johto #048
Updated Unova #113
Kalos Mountain #097
Updated Hoenn #117
Original Alola #251
Original Ulaula #123
Updated Alola #328
Updated Ulaula #149
Letsgo Kanto #027
Isle Of Armor #168
Kitakami #116
Blueberry #155

Pal Park

Area Mountain
Score 50
Rate 30%
Game Indices (20)
Red 96
Blue 96
Yellow 96
Gold 27
Silver 27
Crystal 27
Ruby 27
Sapphire 27
Emerald 27
Firered 27
Leafgreen 27
Diamond 27
Pearl 27
Platinum 27
Heartgold 27
Soulsilver 27
Black 27
White 27
Black 2 27
White 2 27

Pokédex Entries

Red Blue

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

Yellow Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

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

Gold

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

Silver Soulsilver Y

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

Crystal

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

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

Firered X

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

Leafgreen

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

Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White

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

Heartgold

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

Black 2 White 2

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

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Sun

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

Moon

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

Ultra Sun

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

Ultra Moon

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.

Sword

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.

Shield

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.

Base Stats

HP 50
Atk 75
Def 85
Sp.Atk 20
Sp.Def 30
Spd 40
Total 300

EV Yield

+1 Def

Radar

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Sandshrew?

Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon, Pokédex number #0027, introduced in Gen I.

What are Sandshrew's base stats?

Sandshrew has 50 HP, 75 Attack, 85 Defense, 20 Sp. Atk, 30 Sp. Def, 40 Speed, for a base stat total of 300.

What is Sandshrew weak to?

Sandshrew is weak to Water, Grass and Ice moves.

What abilities can Sandshrew have?

Sandshrew can have the abilities Sand veil and Sand rush.

How does Sandshrew evolve?

Sandshrew is part of the evolution line Sandshrew → Sandslash.

How big is Sandshrew?

Sandshrew is 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 12 kg (26.5 lbs).

What kind of Pokémon is Sandshrew?

Sandshrew is known as the Mouse Pokémon.