Sandshrew #0027
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| Typing | Ground |
| Abilities | Sand Veil - Ability 1 Sand Veil - Ability 2 Sand Rush - Hidden |
| Classification | The Mouse Pokémon |
| National ID | #0027 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 50 | 110—157 | |||
| Attack | 75 | 72—114 | 80—127 | 88—139 | |
| Defense | 85 | 81—123 | 90—137 | 99—150 | |
| Sp. Attack | 20 | 22—64 | 25—72 | 27—79 | |
| Sp. Defense | 30 | 31—73 | 35—82 | 38—90 | |
| Speed | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Total | 300 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Field |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 60 |
| Catch Rate | 255 |
| Catch Chance | ~43.87% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Sandshrew via level-up in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Scarlet) and The Teal Mask (Violet):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 3 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| 6 | Sand Attack | — | 100 | Ground | Stat. |
| 9 | Rollout | 30 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| 12 | Fury Cutter | 40 | 95 | Bug | Phys. |
| 15 | Rapid Spin | 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 18 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| 21 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| 24 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80 | Normal | Phys. |
| 27 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 30 | Slash | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 33 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| 36 | Gyro Ball | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| 39 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 42 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| 45 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Sandshrew as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Scarlet) and The Teal Mask (Violet):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| Counter | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| Hone Claws | — | — | Dark | Stat. |
| Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Night Slash | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Sandshrew via TM in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Scarlet) and The Teal Mask (Violet):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM004 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM005 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM012 | Low Kick | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM018 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM028 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM031 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM035 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM043 | Fling | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM051 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM055 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM057 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM058 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM061 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM083 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM084 | Stomping Tantrum | 75 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM086 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM088 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Spikes | — | — | Ground | Stat. |
| TM095 | Leech Life | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM105 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM116 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM128 | Amnesia | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM133 | Earth Power | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM149 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM150 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM176 | Sand Tomb | 35 | 85 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM179 | Smack Down | 50 | 100 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM180 | Gyro Ball | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM181 | Knock Off | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM183 | Super Fang | 1 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM186 | High Horsepower | 95 | 95 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM192 | Focus Punch | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM205 | Endeavor | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands | 70 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM221 | Throat Chop | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM224 | Curse | — | — | Ghost | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
TransferUltra Moon
TransferLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
TransferGeneration VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
TransferShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
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Shiny Sprites

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