Sandshrew #027
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Sandshrew
#027
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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 Ruby and Sapphire
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 111 | 19-21 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 35% |
| Route 113 | 14-16 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25% |
Where to catch Sandshrew in Pokemon Emerald
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage Tower | 20-24 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 50% |
| Route 111 | 19-21 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 35% |
Where to catch Sandshrew in Pokemon LeafGreen
| 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 | 32-34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% |
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. |
| 6 | Defense Curl | |  | -- | 40 | -- | Raises user's Defense by one stage. |
| 11 | Sand-attack | | | -- | 15 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| 17 | Poison Sting |  | | 15 | 35 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| 23 | Slash | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| 30 | Swift | |  | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | | | 18 | 15 | 80% | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
| 45 | Sand Tomb | | | 35 | 15 | 85% | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. |
| 53 | Sandstorm |  | | -- | 10 | -- | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. |
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM1 | Focus Punch |  | | 150 | 20 | 100% | If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled. |
| TM6 | Toxic | | | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | | 100 | 15 | 75% | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | | | 100 | 10 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. |
| TM27 | Return | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM28 | Dig | | | 80 | 10 | 100% | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | | 75 | 15 | 100% | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | | -- | 10 | -- | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | | 50 | 10 | 80% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
| TM45 | Attract | | | -- | 15 | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | | 40 | 10 | 100% | Takes the target's item. |
| HM1 | Cut | | | 50 | 30 | 95% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| HM4 | Strength | | | 80 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| HM6 | Rock Smash | | | 40 | 15 | 100% | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. |
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
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Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
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| 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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