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. - Shield
Stats
HP
50
Attack
75
Defense
85
Sp. Attack
20
Sp. Defense
30
Speed
40
Total
300
| Stat | Hindering Nature | Neutral Nature | Beneficial Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 210-304 | ||
| Attack | 139-224 | 155-249 | 170-273 |
| Defense | 157-242 | 175-269 | 192-295 |
| Sp. Attack | 40-125 | 45-139 | 49-152 |
| Sp. Defense | 58-143 | 65-159 | 71-174 |
| Speed | 76-161 | 85-179 | 93-196 |
Stat ranges are based on 0-31 IVs and 0-252 EVs. HP is unaffected by nature.
Abilities
Forms
Moves
Types
Damage Taken
Training
EVs Gained: 1 Defense
Catch Rate: 255/255
Base Happiness: 70/255
Base Experience: 60
Growth Rate: Medium
Held Items
Breeding
Egg Groups:Egg Cycles: 20
Gender: 50% Male, 50% Female
Baby: No
Legendary: No
Mythical: No
Sprites
Front
Back
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Pokémon FAQ
What type is Sandshrew?
It is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Sandshrew's weaknesses?
Grass (x2), Ice (x2), Water (x2)
How does Sandshrew evolve?
Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash.
What moves can Sandshrew learn?
Sandshrew can learn 99 moves across all learn methods in all games.
What abilities can Sandshrew have?
Abilities: Sand Veil, Sand Rush (hidden).
How tall and heavy is Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is 0.6 m tall and weighs 12 kg.
What generation is Sandshrew from?
Sandshrew was introduced in Generation I.
Is Sandshrew legendary or mythical?
Sandshrew is not legendary or mythical.
What are Sandshrew's stats?
Sandshrew has stats of 50 HP, 75 Attack, 85 Defense, 20 Special Attack, 30 Special Defense, and 40 Speed. Sandshrew has a base stat total of 300. At level 100, Sandshrew has HP between 210-304 (depending on IVs), Attack between 139-273 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs), Defense between 157-295 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs), Special Attack between 40-152 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs), Special Defense between 58-174 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs), and Speed between 76-196 (depending on nature, IVs, and EVs).