Where can I find Sandshrew in SoulGold?

Sandshrew can be found in 10 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Sandshrew?

Sandshrew is a ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Sandshrew learn in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold

ground

2 Forms Available:

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

2 Forms Available

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

Forms

Normal,Alola

Evolution Chain

Sandshrew

Base form

Sandshrew (Alola)

Base form

→

Sandslash

Level up Sandshrew to Lv. 22

→

Sandslash (Alola)

Use Ice Stone on Sandshrew

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How to Obtain

You can catch Sandshrew in Safari Zone Gate (uncommon), in Slowpoke Well B1F (uncommon), and in Slowpoke Well B2F (uncommon), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level nine to 33.

Wild Encounters (5)

Level Up Moves (17)

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	Poison StingLevel: 3Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
3	Poison StingLevel: 3Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
6	Sand AttackLevel: 6Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
6	Sand AttackLevel: 6Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
9	RolloutLevel: 9Rollout	rock	30	90	20
9	RolloutLevel: 9Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
12	Fury CutterLevel: 12Fury Cutter	bug	10	95	20
12	Fury CutterLevel: 12Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
15	Rapid SpinLevel: 15Rapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
15	Rapid SpinLevel: 15Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
18	BulldozeLevel: 18Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
18	BulldozeLevel: 18Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
21	SwiftLevel: 21Swift	normal	60	0	20
21	SwiftLevel: 21Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
24	Fury SwipesLevel: 24Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
24	Fury SwipesLevel: 24Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
27	AgilityLevel: 27Agility	psychic	0	0	30
27	AgilityLevel: 27Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
30	SlashLevel: 30Slash	normal	70	100	20
30	SlashLevel: 30Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	DigLevel: 33Dig	ground	100	100	10
33	DigLevel: 33Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
36	Gyro BallLevel: 36Gyro Ball	steel	1	100	5
36	Gyro BallLevel: 36Gyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
39	Swords DanceLevel: 39Swords Dance	normal	0	0	0
39	Swords DanceLevel: 39Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
42	SandstormLevel: 42Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
42	SandstormLevel: 42Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
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.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	50	95	35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	75	95	10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Chip AwayChip Away	normal	70	100	20
Chip AwayChip Away	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
RototillerRototiller	ground	0	0	10
RototillerRototiller	Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.

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TM/HM Moves (38)

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.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
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.
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	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	0	100	0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
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.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
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.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
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.
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.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.