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Sandshrew
Sandshrew is a Ground type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. It is also known as the 'Mouse Pokémon'.
Sandshrew's cries
Latest cry:
Legacy cry:
Pokédex data
| National no. | 027 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
| Height | 0.60 m |
| Weight | 12.00 kg |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Shape | Upright |
| Abilities | |
| Regions | 027 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 048 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 112 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 048 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 113 (Black 2/White 2) 097 (X/Y - Mountain Kalos) 117 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 251 (Sun/Moon - Alola dex) 328 (U.Sun/U.Moon - Alola dex) |
Training Data
| EV Yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Capture Rate | 255 (33.3% with Pokéball, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
| Base exp. | 60 |
| Growth rate | Medium |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Ground |
|---|---|
| Gender Rate | 50.00% male, 50.00% female |
| Egg Cycles | 20 (4883 - 5140 steps) |
| Habitat | Rough Terrain |
Base Stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Defence | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Sp. Atk | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Total | 300 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type Defences
The effectiveness of each type on Sandshrew: Evolution Chart
Pokédex Entries
| Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. |
|---|---|
| Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. |
| If it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
| Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened. |
| SANDSHREW’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This POKéMON curls up to protect itself from its enemies. |
| SANDSHREW has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The POKéMON can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep. |
| 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. |
| It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection. |
| Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey. |
| To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
| If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
| Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
| It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks. |
| It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection. |
| Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| Sandshrew’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies. |
| Sandshrew has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep. |
| It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds. |
| It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon. |
| It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach. |
| When its skin gets wrinkled from moisture, it heads for a volcano. It lies flat on a spot with a lot of geothermal heat and dries itself out. |
