Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Sandshrew in Pokémon. Learn more about Sandshrew’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
| Type | Ground |
| Height | 2′ 00″ |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs |
| Abilities | Sand Veil: Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm. |
| Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- It loves to bathe in the grit of dry, sandy areas. By sand bathing, the Pokémon rids itself of dirt and moisture clinging to its body.
- It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.
Sandshrew Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Sandshrew |
| Japanese | サンド (Sand) |
| German | Sandan |
| French | Sabelette |
| Origin | sand: fine debris of rocks shrew: a rodent |
Sandshrew Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Water |
| Grass |
| Ice |
Sandshrew Evolution
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Ground
Sandshrew changes
- In Generation 1, Sandshrew has a base Special stat of 30.
- In Generations 1-4, Sandshrew has a base experience yield of 93.
- In Generations 2-7, Sandshrew has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Sandshrew has a base Friendship value of 70.
Sandshrew where to find for…
| Red | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Blue | Route 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23 |
| Yellow | Route 3, 4, Mt. Moon |
| Gold | Mt. Moon, Union Cave |
| Silver | Goldenrod City, Union Cave |
| Crystal | Route 3, 4, Mt. Moon, Union Cave |
| Ruby Sapphire | Route 111, 113 |
| FireRed | Trade/migrate from another game |
| LeafGreen | Route 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23 |
| Emerald | Route 111, Mirage Tower |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Wayward Cave |
| HeartGold | Mt. Moon, Union Cave |
| SoulSilver | Goldenrod City |
| Black White | Breed Sandslash |
| Black 2 White 2 | Relic Castle, Desert Resort |
| X Y | Breed Sandslash |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Route 111, 113 |
| Sun | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Moon | Route 14, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila |
| Ultra Sun | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Moon | Route 14, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila |
| Let’s Go Pikachu | Route 3, 4, Celadon City |
| Let’s Go Eevee | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sword Shield | Warm-Up Tunnel |
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shining Pearl | Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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