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

This form of Sandshrew has no wild encounters recorded in this game, and no other in-game source is recorded yet.

Level Up Moves (17)

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	Poison StingLevel: 3Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
3	Poison StingLevel: 3Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
6	Sand AttackLevel: 6Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
6	Sand AttackLevel: 6Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
9	RolloutLevel: 9Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
9	RolloutLevel: 9Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
12	Fury CutterLevel: 12Fury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20
12	Fury CutterLevel: 12Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
15	Rapid SpinLevel: 15Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
15	Rapid SpinLevel: 15Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
18	BulldozeLevel: 18Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
18	BulldozeLevel: 18Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
21	SwiftLevel: 21Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
21	SwiftLevel: 21Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
24	Fury SwipesLevel: 24Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
24	Fury SwipesLevel: 24Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
27	AgilityLevel: 27Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
27	AgilityLevel: 27Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
30	SlashLevel: 30Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
30	SlashLevel: 30Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	DigLevel: 33Dig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
33	DigLevel: 33Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
36	Gyro BallLevel: 36Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
36	Gyro BallLevel: 36Gyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
39	Swords DanceLevel: 39Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
39	Swords DanceLevel: 39Swords 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.
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
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	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.

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TM/HM Moves (38)

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.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
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.
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	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
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.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
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.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
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.
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.
Work UpWork Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

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.

poison0.5×rock0.5×

Immunities (0×)

electric

Best Counters

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

Gyarados

waterflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Articuno

iceflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Hoppip

grassflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Skiploom

grassflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Jumpluff

grassflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Delibird

iceflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Mantine

waterflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Wingull

waterflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Pelipper

waterflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Tropius

grassflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Mantyke

waterflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Rowlet

grassflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Dartrix

grassflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to ground

2×Good

Sewaddle

buggrass

2× STAB damage • Resists ground

2×Good

Swadloon

buggrass

2× STAB damage • Resists ground

2×Good

Leavanny

buggrass

2× STAB damage • Resists ground

2×Good

Exeggcute

grasspsychic

2× STAB damage • Resists ground

2×Good

Exeggutor

grasspsychic

2× STAB damage • Resists ground

2×Good

Tangela

grass

2× STAB damage • Resists ground

2×Good

Chikorita

grass

2× STAB damage • Resists ground

2×Good

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Base Stats

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Also in

This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.

See how Sandshrew differs across the games we cover →

sandshrew in 3 games
Polished CrystalHeart & SoulPokémon Orange
icesteeldifferent typing
Defense 90 +5Sp. Atk 10 -10Sp. Def 35 +5
sandshrew in 2 games
Johto LegendsCrystal Advance Redux
ground
Same typing and stats as this game

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Sandshrewin Pokémon SoulGold

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