Where can I find Sandshrew in Polished Crystal?

Sandshrew can be found in 2 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Sandshrew?

Sandshrew is a ground-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Sandshrew learn in Polished Crystal?

Sandshrew can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Sandshrewin Pokémon Polished Crystal

ground

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

It lives on snowy mountains. Its steel shell is so hard, it can't roll its body up into a ball.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Ground

Dex

#049 Johto Dex · #027 National

Abilities

Sand Veil(Primary)

Boosts evasion in a sandstorm.

Sand Veil(Secondary)

Boosts evasion in a sandstorm.

Sand Rush(Hidden)

Boosts Speed in a sandstorm.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

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

Forms

Normal,Alolan

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Sandshrew

Base form

→

Sandslash

Level up Sandshrew to Lv. 22

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How to Obtain

You can catch Sandshrew common in Union Cave 1F in the morning and day-time. Sandshrew can also be found in a hidden grotto in Ruins Of Alph. Wild ones range from level eight to 25.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
3	Mud SlapLevel: 3Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
3	Mud SlapLevel: 3Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
5	Poison StingLevel: 5Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
7	RolloutLevel: 7Rollout	rock	30	90	20
7	RolloutLevel: 7Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9Rapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
9	Rapid SpinLevel: 9Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
11	Pin MissileLevel: 11Pin Missile	bug	25	95	20
11	Pin MissileLevel: 11Pin Missile	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
14	MagnitudeLevel: 14Magnitude	ground	1	100	30
14	MagnitudeLevel: 14Magnitude	A Ground attack with random power.
17	SwiftLevel: 17Swift	normal	60	100	20
17	SwiftLevel: 17Swift	An attack that never misses.
20	Fury StrikesLevel: 20Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
20	Fury StrikesLevel: 20Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
23	Metal ClawLevel: 23Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
23	Metal ClawLevel: 23Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
26	SlashLevel: 26Slash	normal	70	100	20
26	SlashLevel: 26Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
30	DigLevel: 30Dig	ground	90	100	10
30	DigLevel: 30Dig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
34	Gyro BallLevel: 34Gyro Ball	steel	1	100	5
34	Gyro BallLevel: 34Gyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
38	Swords DanceLevel: 38Swords Dance	normal	0	100	20
38	Swords DanceLevel: 38Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
42	SandstormLevel: 42Sandstorm	rock	0	100	10
42	SandstormLevel: 42Sandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
46	EarthquakeLevel: 46Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
46	EarthquakeLevel: 46Earthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	50	95	35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Sandshrew. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×grass2×ice2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Sandshrew resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

electric

poison0.5×rock0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Sandshrew, either offensively or defensively.

Sandshrewin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry