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General

Sandshrew

Abilities

Sand Veil: This Pokémon's Evasion rises one level during Sandstorm.

Damage Taken

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Dex Numbers

Generation: RBY
Kanto: 27
Johto: 48
Hoenn: 112
Sinnoh: n/a

Names

Japanese: サンド
Romaji: Sando

Flavor

Height: 1'11.6" or 0.6 m
Weight: 26.5 lb or 12 kg
Species: Mouse
Color: yellow
Cry: mp3 here
Habitat
Pawprint

Misc

R/B/Y code: 96 or 0x60

Breeding

Gender: ½ male; ½ female (code: 127 or 0x7f)
Breeding groups: 5: Ground
Steps to hatch: 5,120
Compatible with: 63 families; 131 total Pokémon

In the Wild

Base EXP: 93 or 0x5d
Capture rate: 255 or 0xff
Base happiness: 70 or 0x46
Growth rate: medium
Effort points: 1 Defense
Wild held items: Quick Claw (5%)

Evolution Chain

Basic	Stage 1
Sandshrew Base form	Sandslash Raise to level 22

Stats

Stat	Base	Max Stat		%ile
Stat	Base	L50	L100	%ile
HP	50	157	304	22.7
Attack	75	127	249	51.1
Defense	85	137	269	72.2
Special Attack	20	72	139	1
Special Defense	30	82	159	3
Speed	40	92	179	16.8
Average	50	-	-	15.8

Flavor

Diamond/Pearl To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.

Locations

Note: this ONLY shows Diamond locations for the moment. (New Pokédex with all three games' encounters is in the works.)

Area	Section	Level	Method
Wayward Cave	1F	16	8%
Wayward Cave	B1F	16 - 17	8%

Move List

See also: Contest list

Sandshrew's Attack is higher, so it will inflict more damage with physical () moves.

Sandshrew gets the STAB from moves.

					Move	PP	Power	Acc.*	Pri.	Description
--	--	--	--	--	Scratch	35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage.
	6	6	6	3	Defense Curl	40	--	100%		Raises user's Defense. Doubles Rollout's power if it's the next move used.
10	11	11	11	7	Sand-Attack	15	--	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy.
	17	17	17	9	Poison Sting	35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to Poison the target.
				13	Rapid Spin	40	20	100%		Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
				15	Swift	20	60	100%		Never misses.
				19	Fury Swipes	15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
				21	Rollout	20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
17	23	23	23		Slash	20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
24					Poison Sting	35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to Poison the target.
				25	Fury Cutter	20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
				27	Sand Tomb	15	15	70%		Both prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
				31	Slash	20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
31	30	30	30		Swift	20	60	100%		Never misses.
				33	Gyro Ball	5	varies	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has lower Speed, with a maximum of 150 power.
38	37	37	37		Fury Swipes	15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
			45		Sand Tomb	15	15	70%		Both prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
	45	45	53	37	Sandstorm	10	--	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
					Egg moves (Pokémon can also inherit any TMs they are compatible with)
					Counter	20	varies	100%	-5	Goes last. If the user takes physical damage this turn, inflicts twice the damage taken to the target.
					Crush Claw	10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense.
					Flail	15	varies	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
					Metal Claw	35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack.
					Night Slash	15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
					Rapid Spin	40	20	100%		Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
					Rock Slide	10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
					Safeguard	25	--	100%		Protects the user's field from incoming major status ailments and Confusion for five turns.
					Swords Dance	30	--	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two levels.
					Tutored moves
					Swords Dance	30	--	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two levels.
					Body Slam	15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to Paralyze the target.
					Double-Edge	15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					Counter	20	varies	100%	-5	Goes last. If the user takes physical damage this turn, inflicts twice the damage taken to the target.
					Seismic Toss	20	varies	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
					Mimic	10	--	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
					Defense Curl	40	--	100%		Raises user's Defense. Doubles Rollout's power if it's the next move used.
					Swift	20	60	100%		Never misses.
					Swift	20	60	100%		Never misses.
					Rock Slide	10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
					Substitute	10	--	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					Snore	15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
					Snore	15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
					Mud-Slap	10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy.
					Mud-Slap	10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy.
					Endure	10	--	100%	3	Goes first. Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Rollout	20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
					Rollout	20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
					Swagger	15	--	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and Confuses the target.
					Fury Cutter	20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
					Fury Cutter	20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
					Sleep Talk	10	--	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
					DynamicPunch	5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to Confuse the target.
					Knock Off	20	20	100%		Target drops its held item.
					Earth Power	10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense.
					TMs and HMs
			40	40	Aerial Ace	20	60	100%		Never misses.
	45	45	45	45	Attract	15	--	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
34					Bide	10	varies	100%	1	Goes first. User waits for 2-3 turns, then inflicts typeless damage equal to twice the HP it lost while waiting.
08					Body Slam	15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to Paralyze the target.
			31	31	Brick Break	15	75	100%		Cancels the effects of Reflect and Light Screen.
				78	Captivate	20	--	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it is the opposite gender.
	03	03			Curse	10	--	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	Cut	30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage.
	40	40			Defense Curl	40	--	100%		Raises user's Defense. Doubles Rollout's power if it's the next move used.
	43	43			Detect	5	--	100%	3	Goes first. Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
28	28	28	28	28	Dig	10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team	15	--	100%		Raises the user's Evasion.
10					Double-Edge	15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
	01	01			DynamicPunch	5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to Confuse the target.
26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake	10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage.
	20	20		58	Endure	10	--	100%	3	Goes first. Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			42	42	Facade	20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is Burned, Paralyzed, or Poisoned.
27					Fissure	5	varies	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
				56	Fling	10	varies	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
			01	01	Focus Punch	20	150	100%	-3	Goes last. If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
	21	21	21	21	Frustration	20	varies	100%		Power increases as Happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	49	49			Fury Cutter	20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
				74	Gyro Ball	5	varies	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has lower Speed, with a maximum of 150 power.
	02	02			Headbutt	15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power	15	varies	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	23	23	23	23	Iron Tail	15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense.
31					Mimic	10	--	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
	31	31			Mud-Slap	10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy.
				83	Natural Gift	15	varies	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				84	Poison Jab	20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to Poison the target.
	17	17	17	17	Protect	10	--	0%	3	Goes first. Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
20					Rage	20	20	100%		User can only use this move until it wins or faints, but becomes stronger each time it is hit.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest	10	--	100%		User Sleeps, completely healing itself.
	27	27	27	27	Return	20	varies	100%		Power increases with Happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
				H8	Rock Climb	20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to Confuse the target.
48				80	Rock Slide	10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
	08	08	H6	H6	Rock Smash	15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense.
			39	39	Rock Tomb	10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed.
	04	04			Rollout	20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm	10	--	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
			43	43	Secret Power	20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
19					Seismic Toss	20	varies	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
				65	Shadow Claw	15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
40					Skull Bash	15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense. User charges for one turn before attacking.
	35	35		82	Sleep Talk	10	--	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
	13	13			Snore	15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
				76	Stealth Rock	20	--	0%		Causes damage when Pokemon switch in to where the target is now.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength	15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage.
17					Submission	25	80	80%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
50				90	Substitute	10	--	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day	5	--	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	34	34		87	Swagger	15	--	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and Confuses the target.
39	39	39			Swift	20	60	100%		Never misses.
03				75	Swords Dance	30	--	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two levels.
09					Take Down	20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
	46	46	46	46	Thief	10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic	10	--	85%		Badly Poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
				81	X-Scissor	15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage.