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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: Mouse Pokémon
Type: Ground
Height: 0.6m
Weight: 12kg
Catch Rate: 255
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 穿山鼠
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 穿山鼠
English Sandshrew
French Sabelette
German Sandan
Italian Sandshrew
Japanese サンド
Japanese (Romanized) Sand
Japanese (Trademark) Sand
Korean 모래두지
Spanish Sandshrew

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #27
Kanto #27
Johto (G/S) #48
Johto (HG/SS) #48
Hoenn #112
Unova (B2W2) #113
Kalos (Mountain) #97
Hoenn (ORAS) #117
Alola #251

Abilities

  • Sand Veil: Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm.
  • Sand Rush: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm. [Hidden Ability]
  • * Snow Cloak: Boosts evasiveness in a hailstorm.
  • * Slush Rush: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a hailstorm. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 22
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 0x
Grass 2x
Ice 2x
Poison 0.5x
Rock 0.5x
Water 2x

Alternate Forms

Alola
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Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Ground 50
75
85
20
30
40
300
7 Ground 50
75
85
20
30
40
300
6 Ground 50
75
85
20
30
40
300

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
United States Pokémon Blue Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
Japan Pokémon Stadium えものを とるときは あなの ふちで ようすを うかがい あなに ちかづくと あっというまに ひきずりこんでしまう。
United States Pokémon Stadium When hunting, it hides at the lip of its burrow. If prey comes close, it lunges out and drags in the prey instantly.
United States Pokémon Yellow Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
United States Pokémon Gold If it fell from a great height, this Pokemon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
United States Pokémon Silver Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
United States Pokémon Crystal It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.
United States Pokémon Ruby Sandshrew's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokemon curls up to protect itself from enemies.
United States Pokémon Sapphire SANDSHREW has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The POKeMON can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.
United States Pokémon FireRed It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
United States Pokémon Pearl To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
United States Pokémon Diamond To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
United States Pokémon Platinum To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
United States Pokémon HeartGold If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
United States Pokémon White To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
Japan Pokémon White あめが ほとんど ふらない かんそうした とちに せいそく。 からだを まるめて みを まもる。
United States Pokémon Black To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
Japan Pokémon Black あめが ほとんど ふらない かんそうした とちに せいそく。 からだを まるめて みを まもる。
United States Pokémon Black 2 It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 ふかいあなを ほって せいかつ。 きけんが せまると からだを まるめ てきの こうげきを じっと たえる。
United States Pokémon White 2 It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
Japan Pokémon White 2 ふかいあなを ほって せいかつ。 きけんが せまると からだを まるめ てきの こうげきを じっと たえる。
Germany Pokémon X Es gräbt und lebt im Erdboden. Bei Gefahr rollt es sich zum Schutz zu einem Ball zusammen.
Italy Pokémon Y Odia l’acqua e vive in tane profonde all’interno di zone aride. È capace di appallottolarsi in un istante.
Spain Pokémon Y Como odia el agua, vive en madrigueras muy profundas en zonas áridas. Puede hacerse una bola al instante.
South Korea Pokémon Y 습기를 싫어해서 건조한 땅에 깊은 구멍을 파고 생활한다. 눈 깜짝할 사이에 몸을 둥글게 만다.
France Pokémon Y Détestant l’eau, il vit dans de profondes tanières des régions arides. Il aime se rouler en boule.
Germany Pokémon Y Da es Wasser verabscheut, gräbt es sich in trockenes Erdreich ein. Es kann sich rasch zu einem Ball rollen.
Japan Pokémon Y みずけを きらい かんそうちに ふかいあなを ほって せいかつする。 いっしゅんで からだを まるめる。
United States Pokémon Y Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
Italy Pokémon X Vive sottoterra, scavando buche. Se minacciato, si protegge raggomitolandosi.
Spain Pokémon X Este Pokémon permanece bajo tierra. Si se siente amenazado, se enrosca para defenderse.
France Pokémon X Il s’enterre et vit dans les sous-sols. S’il se sent menacé, il se met en boule pour se protéger.
Japan Pokémon X じめんに あなを ほって すむ。 じぶんに きけんが せまると まるくなって みを まもる。
United States Pokémon X It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
South Korea Pokémon X 지면에 구멍을 파고 산다. 자신에게 위험이 닥쳐오면 둥글게 말아서 몸을 보호한다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Sandshrew ha una corazza estremamente secca e dura. Può chiudersi a sfera e rotolare per difendersi dagli attacchi. Quando cala la notte, si nasconde nella sabbia del deserto per dormire.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 몸이 수분을 효율적으로 흡수하기 때문에 건조한 모래땅에서도 문제없다. 몸을 둥글게 만들어 적의 공격을 막는다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Il corpo di Sandshrew ha una conformazione che gli consente di assorbire l’acqua senza perdite e di sopravvivere nell’aridità del deserto. Questo Pokémon si avvolge su se stesso per proteggersi dai nemici.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Sandshrew es capaz de absorber agua y no perder ni una gota, algo que le permite sobrevivir en el desierto. Este Pokémon se enrosca para defenderse de los enemigos.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Le corps de Sabelette lui permet d’économiser l’eau qu’il absorbe, afin de survivre longtemps dans le désert. Ce Pokémon s’enroule sur lui-même pour se protéger de ses ennemis.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Sandans Körper kann sehr viel Wasser aufnehmen, sodass es auch in der Wüste überleben kann. Dieses Pokémon rollt sich zusammen, um sich vor Feinden zu schützen.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire すいぶんを むだなく きゅうしゅうする からだの つくりなので かんそうした すなちでも へいき。 からだを まるめて てきの こうげきを ふせぐ。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 바싹바싹 마른 피부는 매우 단단해서 몸을 둥글게 말면 어떤 공격도 튕겨낸다. 밤에는 사막의 모래에 들어가 잠잔다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Sandshrew tiene una piel muy seca y tremendamente dura. Tiene la habilidad de hacerse una bola y evitar cualquier ataque. Por las noches, escarba en la arena del desierto y se echa a dormir.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Sabelette a une peau très sèche et extrêmement dure. Ce Pokémon peut s’enrouler sur lui-même pour repousser les attaques. La nuit, il s’enterre dans le sable du désert pour dormir.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Sandan hat eine sehr trockene und extrem robuste Haut. Dieses Pokémon kann sich zu einem Ball zusammenrollen, von dem jegliche Angriffe abprallen. Nachts gräbt es sich im Wüstensand ein und schläft dort.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby からからに かわいた ひふは とても かたく まるくなると どんな こうげきでも はねかえす。 よなかは さばくの すなに もぐって ねむる。
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sun It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.
United States Pokémon Moon It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

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Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States A.J.'s Sandshrew
  • Japan アキラのサンド
  • Japan Akira no Sand
  • Japan Akira's Sand
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Mira's Sandshrew
  • Japan ミルのサンド
  • Japan Miru no Sand
  • Japan Miru's Sand
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  • United States Ann's Sandshrew
  • Japan アンのサンド
  • Japan Anne no Sand
  • Japan Anne's Sand

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
SL 1
SL 6
SL 8
SL 14
SL 15
SL 28
SL 30
SL 57
SL 67
OI 4
OI 12
GS 17
GS 41
GS 53
GS 91
GS 107
GS 117
AG 15
AG 60
AG 61
AG 122
AG 123
AG 144
AG 192
DP 10
DP 28
DP 47
DP 71
DP 72
Movie 1
Movie 7
Movie 8
Movie 11
PSFC 2
PSFC 4
SPH 12
DP 88
DP 90
SP 3
Movie 12
DP 125
Movie 15
BWS2 19
XY 2
Movie 17
XYZ 36
XYZ 45
Movie 20
SM 60
SM 80
Movie 22
SM 130
SM 136
PM2019 8
Movie 23
POKETOON 3
EVO 7
OG 1
OG 2
PM2019 95
PM2019 109
Special 129
PM2019 147
PM2023 21
SP 19

TCG Cards

#62: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#71: Brock's Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#72: Brock's Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#91: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
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Energy
#92: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
40
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
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Energy
#75: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#74: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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50
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Energy
#82: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
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50
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#96: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
+10
Resistance:
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-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#124: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
50
Weakness:
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+10
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-20
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#79: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#31: サンド
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#78: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#75: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#54: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#19: Alolan Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#28: Alolan Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#27: Sandshrew
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon Trade and Battle Day - Sandshrew
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Sandshrew
Started: 2004-09-25
Ended: 0000-00-00
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Scratch Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6
Sand Attack
Type Icon Status 15 100 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 11 11 11 11 11 10 10
Poison Sting Type Icon Physical 35 15 100 5 5 5 5 5 9 9 9 9 17 17 17 17 17 24 24
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90 7 7 7 7 7 21 21 21 21
Rapid Spin Type Icon Physical 40 20 100 9 9 9 9 9 13 13 13 13
Fury Cutter Type Icon Physical 20 40 95 11 11 11 14 14 25 25 25 25
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60 17 17 17 11 11 15 15 15 15 30 30 30 30 30 31 31
Magnitude
Type Icon Physical 30 100 14 14 14 17 17
Slash Type Icon Physical 20 70 100 26 26 26 26 26 31 31 31 31 23 23 23 23 23 17 17
Fury Swipes Type Icon Physical 15 18 80 20 20 20 20 20 19 19 19 19 37 37 37 37 37 38 38
Sand Tomb
Type Icon Physical 15 35 85 23 23 23 23 23 27 27 27 27 45 45 45
Dig
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100 30 30 30 30 30
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100 34 34 34 34 34 33 33 33 33
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10 42 42 42 42 42 37 37 37 37 53 53 53 45 45
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20 38 38 38 38 38
Earthquake
Type Icon Physical 10 100 100 46 46 46 46 46

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Safeguard Type Icon Status 25
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Hone Claws Type Icon Status 15
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Detect Type Icon Status 5
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Bulldoze
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Shadow Claw Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
X-Scissor Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Poison Jab Type Icon Physical 20 80 100
Fling Type Icon Physical 10 100
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100
Aerial Ace Type Icon Physical 20 60
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Brick Break Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Earthquake
Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Cut Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Rock Climb Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Focus Punch Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Dynamic Punch Type Icon Physical 5 100 50
Fury Cutter Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Skull Bash Type Icon Physical 10 130 100
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Fissure
Type Icon Physical 5 30
Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100
Submission Type Icon Physical 20 80 80
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Mud-Slap
Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60

Egg Moves

Rototiller
Type Icon Status 10
Hone Claws Type Icon Status 15
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Safeguard Type Icon Status 25
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Chip Away Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Climb Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Night Slash Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Crush Claw Type Icon Physical 10 75 95
Metal Claw Type Icon Physical 35 50 95
Rapid Spin Type Icon Physical 40 20 100
Flail Type Icon Physical 15 100
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Mud Shot
Type Icon Special 15 55 95

Move Tutors

Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Covet Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Focus Punch Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Super Fang Type Icon Physical 10 90
Fury Cutter Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Dynamic Punch Type Icon Physical 5 100 50
Earth Power
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Mud-Slap
Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60