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General Info # 027 - Sandshrew - Mouse Pokemon
Sandshrew
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type: Ground
gender: 50% Male 50% Female
height: 2'0" 0.6 m
weight: 26.5 lb. 12.0 kg
generation: First Generation (Red/Blue/Yellow)
National: #027 | Johto: #048 | Hoenn: #112
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RedBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
Blue
YellowIts body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
GoldIf it fell from a great height, this POKeMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
SilverDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
CrystalIt prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.
RubySANDSHREW 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.
Sapphire
EmeraldWhen 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.
DiamondTo protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
Pearl
Family Family
#027 - Sandshrew
#028 - Sandslash
Lv. 22
Breeding
Egg Groups Ground Steps to Hatch5,120
Moves Moves (4th Gen | 3rd Gen)
Abilities
Sand VeilThis POKeMON's Evasion rises one level during Sandstorm.
Level-Up Moves (D/P)
Lv.MoveTypeClass Pow.Acc.Description
--Scratch40100%Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
3Defense Curl--100%The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
7Sand-Attack--100%Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
9Poison Sting15100%The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
13Rapid Spin20100%A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
15Swift60100%Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
19Fury Swipes1880%The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
21Rollout3090%The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
25Fury Cutter1095%The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
27Sand Tomb1570%The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
31Slash70100%The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
33Gyro Ball--100%The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
37Sandstorm--100%A five-turn sand-storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TMs and HMs (D/P)
#MoveTypeClass Pow.Acc.Description
TM01Focus Punch127100%The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM06Toxic--85%A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10Hidden Power--100%A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the POKeMON using it.
TM11Sunny Day----%The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17Protect----%It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21Frustration--100%A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23Iron Tail10075%The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM26Earthquake100100%The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the POKeMON in the battle.
TM27Return--100%A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28Dig80100%The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31Brick Break75100%The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double Team--100%By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37Sandstorm--100%A five-turn sand-storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39Rock Tomb5080%Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40Aerial Ace60100%The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42Facade70100%An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43Secret Power70100%The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44Rest--100%The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45Attract--100%If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46Thief40100%The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM56Fling--100%The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58Endure--100%The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65Shadow Claw70100%The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM74Gyro Ball--100%The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM75Swords Dance--100%A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM76Stealth Rock----%The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78Captivate--100%If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80Rock Slide7590%Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM81X-Scissor80100%The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep Talk--100%While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83Natural Gift--100%The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84Poison Jab80100%The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87Swagger--90%The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90Substitute--100%The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01Cut5095%The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04Strength80100%The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock Smash40100%The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08Rock Climb9085%A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Egg Moves (D/P)
MoveTypeClass Pow.Acc.Description
Night Slash70100%The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Counter--100%A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Swords Dance--100%A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Flail--100%The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Safeguard--100%The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
Rapid Spin20100%A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Crush Claw7595%The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target's Defense.
Rock Slide7590%Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
Metal Claw5095%The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Stats Stats
at level 100 Base Hindering (90%) Neutral (100%) Beneficial (110%)
HP50
210 - 304210 - 304210 - 304
Attack75
139 - 224155 - 249170 - 273
Defense85
157 - 242175 - 269192 - 295
Sp. Attack20
40 - 12545 - 13949 - 152
Sp. Defense30
58 - 14365 - 15971 - 174
Speed40
76 - 16185 - 17993 - 196
TOTAL300
Other Stats
Base Experience Max Experience Catch Rate Happiness
93 1,000,000 255 70
Effort Values Yields Defense: 1 point
Name Etymology Sand + shrew (as in a shrew, a small rodent)
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