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

#049 Johto Dex · #027 National

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

Related Guides

How to Obtain

You can catch Sandshrew in Safari Zone Gate (uncommon), in Mt. Moon Cave (rare), and in Route 3 (rare), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level eight to 50.

Wild Encounters (5)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
3	Sand AttackLevel: 3Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
3	Sand AttackLevel: 3Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
4	Mud SlapLevel: 4Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
4	Mud SlapLevel: 4Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
7	RolloutLevel: 7Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
7	RolloutLevel: 7Rollout	Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
11	Fury CutterLevel: 11Fury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20
11	Fury CutterLevel: 11Fury Cutter	Attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
14	MagnitudeLevel: 14Magnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
14	MagnitudeLevel: 14Magnitude	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
17	SwiftLevel: 17Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
17	SwiftLevel: 17Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
20	Fury SwipesLevel: 20Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
20	Fury SwipesLevel: 20Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
23	Sand TombLevel: 23Sand Tomb	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
23	Sand TombLevel: 23Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
26	SlashLevel: 26Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
26	SlashLevel: 26Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
30	DigLevel: 30Dig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
30	DigLevel: 30Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
34	Gyro BallLevel: 34Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
34	Gyro BallLevel: 34Gyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
38	Swords DanceLevel: 38Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
38	Swords DanceLevel: 38Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
42	SandstormLevel: 42Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
42	SandstormLevel: 42Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
46	EarthquakeLevel: 46Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
46	EarthquakeLevel: 46Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.

Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	PWR75	ACC95	PP10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Chip AwayChip Away	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Chip AwayChip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
RototillerRototiller	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
RototillerRototiller	Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (9)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
6	Defense CurlLevel: 6Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
6	Defense CurlLevel: 6Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
11	Sand AttackLevel: 11Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
11	Sand AttackLevel: 11Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
17	Poison StingLevel: 17Poison Sting	poison	PWR30	ACC100	PP35
17	Poison StingLevel: 17Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
23	SlashLevel: 23Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
23	SlashLevel: 23Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
30	SwiftLevel: 30Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
30	SwiftLevel: 30Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
37	Fury SwipesLevel: 37Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
37	Fury SwipesLevel: 37Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
45	Sand TombLevel: 45Sand Tomb	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
45	Sand TombLevel: 45Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
53	SandstormLevel: 53Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
53	SandstormLevel: 53Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	PWR75	ACC95	PP10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.

TM/HM Moves (41)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	TM70TM70
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.