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National No. 27

Sandshrew

Mouse Pokémon

Terrestrial
Generation I
0.6 m Size
12 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0027
Sandshrew

Description

If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.

Abilities

Ability 1

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Hidden Ability

Sand Rush

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.6 m / 1'97"
Weight 12 kg / 26.46 lbs
Color Yellow
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Habitat
rough terrain
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 60
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 255
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 43.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 59.5% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 73.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Sandshrew
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Sandshrew
French Sabelette
German Sandan
Spanish Sandshrew
Italian Sandshrew
Japanese サンド Sand
Korean 모래두지 Moreduji
Chinese 穿山鼠 Chyūnsāansyú · Chuānshānshǔ

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.

34 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Quick Claw
Quick Claw
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y
Grip Claw
Grip Claw
5% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Nº027
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandshrew
Nº027 Alolan Form
Sandslash
Sandslash
Nº028 Sandshrew · Lv. 22
Alolan Sandslash
Alolan Sandslash
Nº028 Alolan Form

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Sandshrew

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
50
-
110 - 157
210 - 304
Attack
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Defense
85
+1 EV
81 - 150
157 - 295
Sp Attack.
20
-
22 - 79
40 - 152
Defense Esp.
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Speed
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Total
300
+1 EV
-
-
Life
50
Lv 50: 110 - 157 Lv 100: 210 - 304
At.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
Df. +1 EV
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
At. Esp.
20
Lv 50: 22 - 79 Lv 100: 40 - 152
Df. Esp.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Vel.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Total +1 EV
300

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Scratch No.10 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 6
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Slash No.163 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 3
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
Swift No.129 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 21
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Fury Swipes No.154 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 18
Hit 80%
Defense Curl No.111 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 42
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Sand Tomb No.328 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 23
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%
Rapid Spin No.229 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 40
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Rollout No.205 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 9
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 30
Hit 90%
Fury Cutter No.210 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 95%
Gyro Ball No.360 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Magnitude No.222 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 14
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Dig No.91 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 33
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 39
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Earthquake No.89 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 45
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 100%
Protect No.182 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 24
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Bulldoze No.523 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 18
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 27
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -