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Sandshrewin Pokémon Emerald Legacy

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Pokemon #27

Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

When 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.

Sandshrew in Pokémon Emerald Legacy

Sandshrew is #27 in the Pokédex for Pokémon sandshrew. This page covers its ground typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 29 encounter locations.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#027

Abilities

Sand Veil

Ups evasion in a sandstorm.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Quickclaw(5%)

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Sandshrew

Base form

→

Sandslash

Level up Sandshrew to Lv. 22

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How to Obtain

You can catch Sandshrew in Mirage Tower 1f (uncommon), in Mirage Tower 2f (uncommon), and in Mirage Tower 3f (uncommon), among three other areas. Wild ones range from level 15 to 25.

Wild Encounters (6)


Route 111	any	Field	Lv. 24-25	50%
Route 117	any	Field	Lv. 15	20%
Mirage Tower 1f	any	Field	Lv. 20-24	50%
Mirage Tower 2f	any	Field	Lv. 20-24	50%
Mirage Tower 3f	any	Field	Lv. 20-24	50%
Mirage Tower 4f	any	Field	Lv. 20-24	50%

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.
3	Sand AttackLevel: 3Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
3	Sand AttackLevel: 3Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	poison	30	100	35
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
7	Sand TombLevel: 7Sand Tomb	ground	35	100	15
7	Sand TombLevel: 7Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.
10	Fury SwipesLevel: 10Fury Swipes	normal	20	100	20
10	Fury SwipesLevel: 10Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	steel	60	95	35
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK.
20	DigLevel: 20Dig	ground	70	100	20
20	DigLevel: 20Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	normal	70	100	20
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
28	CutLevel: 28Cut	bug	55	95	30
28	CutLevel: 28Cut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
33	EarthquakeLevel: 33Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
33	EarthquakeLevel: 33Earthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
36	SandstormLevel: 36Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
36	SandstormLevel: 36Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
42	Swords DanceLevel: 42Swords Dance	normal	0	0	30
42	Swords DanceLevel: 42Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
46	Spike CannonLevel: 46Spike Cannon	steel	30	100	15
46	Spike CannonLevel: 46Spike Cannon	Launches sharp spikes that strike 2 to 5 times.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25
SafeguardSafeguard	A mystical force prevents all status problems.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	20	100	40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	80	95	15
Rock SlideRock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	60	95	35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	30
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	80	95	15
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	85	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	1	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	10	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	90	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	70	100	20	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	50	95	25	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	15	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
CutCut	bug	55	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	60	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.