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Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Mouse Pokémon.
What type is Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon.
What is Sandshrew weak to?
Sandshrew is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice-type attacks.
What does Sandshrew resist?
Sandshrew resists Poison and Rock-type attacks.
What is Sandshrew immune to?
Sandshrew is immune to Electric-type attacks because it is a Ground-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Sandshrew's base stats?
Sandshrew has a base stat total of 300. Its highest base stat is Defense at 85. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Sandshrew have?
Sandshrew can have Sand Veil as its standard ability, plus Sand Rush as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Sandshrew evolve?
Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash starting at level 22.
Where can you find Sandshrew?
Sandshrew can be encountered in the wild in 25 games, including Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Gold, and Pokémon Silver. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Sandshrew learn?
Sandshrew can learn 99 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Sandshrew's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. ground typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 99 total
Level-Up
10 movesTM / HM
79 movesEgg Moves
7 movesMove Tutor
3 movesWhere to find· 36 games
Sandshrew in Pokémon Red
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Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Blue?
6 spotsSandshrew can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 23, Kanto Route 4, Kanto Route 8, and Kanto Route 9 in Pokémon Blue.
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Yellow?
3 spotsSandshrew can be found in Kanto Route 3, Kanto Route 4, and Mt Moon 1f in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Kanto Route 3
- •Kanto Route 4
- •Mt Moon 1f
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Gold?
3 spotsSandshrew can be found in Mt Moon 1f, Union Cave 1f, and Union Cave B1f in Pokémon Gold.
- •Mt Moon 1f
- •Union Cave 1f
- •Union Cave B1f
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Silver?
1 spotSandshrew can be found in Goldenrod City Game Corner in Pokémon Silver.
- •Goldenrod City Game Corner
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Crystal?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Mt Moon 1f and Union Cave 1f in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Mt Moon 1f
- •Union Cave 1f
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Ruby?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Hoenn Route 111 and Hoenn Route 113 in Pokémon Ruby.
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Sapphire?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Hoenn Route 111 and Hoenn Route 113 in Pokémon Sapphire.
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Emerald?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Hoenn Route 111 and Mirage Tower in Pokémon Emerald.
- •Hoenn Route 111
- •Mirage Tower
Sandshrew in Pokémon FireRed
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Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon LeafGreen?
6 spotsSandshrew can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 23, Kanto Route 4, Kanto Route 8, and Kanto Route 9 in Pokémon LeafGreen.
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?
1 spotSandshrew can be found in Pokespot Rock in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- •Pokespot Rock
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Diamond?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Wayward Cave 1f and Wayward Cave B1f in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Wayward Cave 1f
- •Wayward Cave B1f
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Pearl?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Wayward Cave 1f and Wayward Cave B1f in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Wayward Cave 1f
- •Wayward Cave B1f
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Platinum?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Wayward Cave 1f and Wayward Cave B1f in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Wayward Cave 1f
- •Wayward Cave B1f
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon HeartGold?
5 spotsSandshrew can be found in Johto Safari Zone Desert, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon 2f, Union Cave 1f, and Union Cave B1f in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Johto Safari Zone Desert
- •Mt Moon 1f
- •Mt Moon 2f
- •Union Cave 1f
- •Union Cave B1f
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon SoulSilver?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Goldenrod City Game Corner and Johto Safari Zone Desert in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Goldenrod City Game Corner
- •Johto Safari Zone Desert
Sandshrew in Pokémon Black
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Sandshrew in Pokémon White
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Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Black 2?
3 spotsSandshrew can be found in Desert Resort, Desert Resort Entrance, and Relic Castle A in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Desert Resort
- •Desert Resort Entrance
- •Relic Castle A
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon White 2?
3 spotsSandshrew can be found in Desert Resort, Desert Resort Entrance, and Relic Castle A in Pokémon White 2.
- •Desert Resort
- •Desert Resort Entrance
- •Relic Castle A
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon X?
1 spotSandshrew can be found in Friend Safari Ground in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Ground
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Y?
1 spotSandshrew can be found in Friend Safari Ground in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Ground
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Omega Ruby?
1 spotSandshrew can be found in Hoenn Route 111 in Pokémon Omega Ruby.
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire?
1 spotSandshrew can be found in Hoenn Route 111 in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
Sandshrew in Pokémon Sun
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Sandshrew in Pokémon Moon
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Sandshrew in Pokémon Ultra Sun
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Sandshrew in Pokémon Ultra Moon
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Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
2 spotsSandshrew can be found in Kanto Route 3 and Kanto Route 4 in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
Sandshrew in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!
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Sandshrew in Pokémon Sword
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Sandshrew in Pokémon Shield
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Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon Green Japan?
6 spotsSandshrew can be found in Kanto Route 10, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 23, Kanto Route 4, Kanto Route 8, and Kanto Route 9 in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 4
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Kanto Route 9
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
5 spotsSandshrew can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den C, Courageous Cavern Max Den A, Potbottom Desert Max Den C, Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I, and Warm Up Tunnel in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Challenge Beach Max Den C
- •Courageous Cavern Max Den A
- •Potbottom Desert Max Den C
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I
- •Warm Up Tunnel
Where can you find Sandshrew in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
5 spotsSandshrew can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den C, Courageous Cavern Max Den A, Potbottom Desert Max Den C, Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I, and Warm Up Tunnel in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Beach Max Den C
- •Courageous Cavern Max Den A
- •Potbottom Desert Max Den C
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den I
- •Warm Up Tunnel