Sandshrew #027
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Sandshrew
#027
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type |  |
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| gender | 50.0%  | 50.0%  |
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| height | 2'0" | 0.6 m | |
| weight | 26.5 lb. | 12.0 kg | |
| generation |
1st (Red, Blue, Yellow) National: #027 | Johto: #048 | Hoenn: #112
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Family
Locations
Where to catch Sandshrew in Pokemon Blue
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 4 | 6-12 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25% |
| Route 8 | 17-19 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% |
| Route 9 | 11-17 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25% |
| Route 10 | 11-17 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25% |
| Route 11 | 12-15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 40% |
| Route 23 | 26 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% |
Where to catch Sandshrew in Pokemon Yellow
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Moon (1f) | 12 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% |
| Route 3 | 8-10 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% |
| Route 4 | 8-10 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% |
Moves
Abilities
| Sand Veil | Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. |
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch |  |  | 40 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| 10 | Sand-attack | |  | -- | 15 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| 17 | Slash | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| 24 | Poison Sting |  | | 15 | 35 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| 31 | Swift | |  | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| 38 | Fury Swipes | | | 18 | 15 | 80% | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM3 | Swords Dance | | | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Attack by two stages. |
| TM6 | Toxic | | | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
| TM8 | Body Slam | | | 85 | 15 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM9 | Take Down | | | 90 | 20 | 85% | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. |
| TM10 | Double-edge | | | 120 | 15 | 100% | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
| TM17 | Submission |  | | 80 | 25 | 80% | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| TM20 | Rage | | | 20 | 20 | 100% | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | | | 100 | 10 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. |
| TM27 | Fissure | | | 1 | 5 | 30% | Causes a one-hit KO. |
| TM28 | Dig | | | 80 | 10 | 100% | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
| TM31 | Mimic | | | -- | 10 | -- | Copies the target's last used move. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
| TM34 | Bide | | | 1 | 10 | -- | User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took. |
| TM39 | Swift | | | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | | | 100 | 15 | 100% | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
| TM48 | Rock Slide |  | | 75 | 10 | 90% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM50 | Substitute | | | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
| HM1 | Cut | | | 50 | 30 | 95% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| HM4 | Strength | | | 80 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 210 - 304 | 210 - 304 | 210 - 304 |
| Attack | 75 | 139 - 224 | 155 - 249 | 170 - 273 |
| Defense | 85 | 157 - 242 | 175 - 269 | 192 - 295 |
| Sp. Attack | 20 | 40 - 125 | 45 - 139 | 49 - 152 |
| Sp. Defense | 30 | 58 - 143 | 65 - 159 | 71 - 174 |
| Speed | 40 | 76 - 161 | 85 - 179 | 93 - 196 |
| TOTAL |
300
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Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 1,000,000 | 255 | 70 | Defense: 1 point |
Damage Taken
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Images
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks. |
| White 2 | |
| Black | |
| White | |
| Diamond | To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | If it fell from a great height, this Pokemon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
| SoulSilver | Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| 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 its enemies. |
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald | |
| FireRed | 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. |
| Gold | If it fell from a great height, this Pokemon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
| Silver | 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. |
| Red | Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. |
| Blue | |
| Yellow | Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. |
Other
| Name Etymology | Sand + shrew (as in a shrew, a small rodent) |
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| ← #026 Raichu | #028 Sandslash → |