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Sandshrewin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#027

Abilities

SAND VEIL(Primary)

Ups evasion in a sandstorm.

SAND RUSH(Secondary)

Ups Speed 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

Gripclaw(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 13 other areas. Wild ones range from level six to 50.

Wild Encounters (16)


Route 111	any	Field	Lv. 19-21	35%
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%
Mt Moon Cave Hns	any	Field	Lv. 48	10%
Route 10	any	Field	Lv. 11-17	25%
Route 11	any	Field	Lv. 12-15	40%
Route 23	any	Field	Lv. 32-34	20%
Route 3 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 41-45	11%
Route 4	any	Field	Lv. 6-12	25%
Route 4 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 41-45	14%
Route 8	any	Field	Lv. 17-19	20%
Route 9	any	Field	Lv. 11-17	25%
Safari Zone Low Left Hns	any	Field	Lv. 19	20%
Union Cave 1f Hns	any	Field	Lv. 8	30%

Level Up Moves (9)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
6	Defense CurlLevel: 6Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
6	Defense CurlLevel: 6Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
11	Sand AttackLevel: 11Sand Attack	normal	0	100	15
11	Sand AttackLevel: 11Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
17	Poison StingLevel: 17Poison Sting	poison	30	100	35
17	Poison StingLevel: 17Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
23	SlashLevel: 23Slash	normal	70	100	20
23	SlashLevel: 23Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
30	SwiftLevel: 30Swift	normal	60	0	20
30	SwiftLevel: 30Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
37	Fury SwipesLevel: 37Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
37	Fury SwipesLevel: 37Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
45	Sand TombLevel: 45Sand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
45	Sand TombLevel: 45Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
53	SandstormLevel: 53Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
53	SandstormLevel: 53Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	50	95	35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	75	95	10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.

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TM/HM Moves (41)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	TM70TM70
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.