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Sandshrew

Height

0.6 m

Weight

12.0 kg

Fan favorite profile

Sandshrew Pokemon

Mouse Pokémon

Yellow colorUpright shape

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.

Legendary

No

Mythical

No

Total base stats

300

Generation

Generation I

Evolves from

Base form

Habitat

Rough Terrain

Capture rate

255

National dex

#27

Breeding profile

Gender ratio

50% female · 50% male

Egg groups

Hatch profile

20 egg cycles · ~51,400 steps (Medium growth)

Growth rate: Medium

Base happiness

70 at capture

Forms & varieties

Sandshrew alternate profiles

Pokedex entries

Sandshrew by game version

Shield

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.

Sword

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.

Lets Go Eevee

Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.

Nature planner

Recommended natures

Starter spreads for Sandshrew based on base stats — open each profile for flavor ties and battle-style data before you mint or compare final numbers.

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Location explorer

Wild encounters

23 location areas indexed for Sandshrew. Showing 12 with version, level range, and encounter method — data generic dex mirrors often omit this detail.

Wayward Cave (1F)

Wayward Cave

Diamond · Lv 16 · Walk (8%) · LeafGreen in slot 2Pearl · Lv 16 · Walk (8%) · LeafGreen in slot 2Platinum · Lv 17–18 · Walk (8%) · LeafGreen in slot 2

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Wayward Cave

Diamond · Lv 16–17 · Walk (8%) · LeafGreen in slot 2Pearl · Lv 16–17 · Walk (8%) · LeafGreen in slot 2Platinum · Lv 18–20 · Walk (8%) · LeafGreen in slot 2

Union Cave (1F)

Union Cave

Crystal · Lv 6 · Walk (60%) · During the day, In the morningGold · Lv 6 · Walk (30%)Heartgold · Lv 6 · Walk (30%) · Radio off

Union Cave (B1F)

Union Cave

Gold · Lv 8 · Walk (30%)Heartgold · Lv 8 · Walk (30%) · Radio off

Mount Moon (1F)

Mt Moon location guide

Crystal · Lv 8 · Walk (40%) · During the day, In the morningGold · Lv 8 · Walk (20%)Heartgold · Lv 8 · Walk (20%) · Radio offYellow · Lv 12 · Walk (4%)

Mount Moon (2F)

Mt Moon location guide

Heartgold · Lv 8 · Walk (20%) · Radio off

Road 3

Kanto Route 3

Lets Go Pikachu · Lv 3–8 · Overworld (100%)Yellow · Lv 8–10 · Walk (15%)

Road 4

Kanto Route 4

Blue · Lv 6–12 · Walk (25%)Green Japan · Lv 6–12 · Walk (25%)Leafgreen · Lv 6–12 · Walk (25%)Lets Go Pikachu · Lv 7–12 · Overworld (100%)+1 versions

Road 8

Kanto Route 8

Blue · Lv 17–19 · Walk (20%)Green Japan · Lv 17–19 · Walk (20%)Leafgreen · Lv 17–19 · Walk (20%)

Road 9

Kanto Route 9

Blue · Lv 11–17 · Walk (25%)Green Japan · Lv 11–17 · Walk (25%)Leafgreen · Lv 11–17 · Walk (25%)

Road 10

Kanto Route 10

Blue · Lv 11–17 · Walk (25%)Green Japan · Lv 11–17 · Walk (25%)Leafgreen · Lv 11–17 · Walk (25%)

Road 11

Kanto Route 11

Blue · Lv 12–15 · Walk (40%)Green Japan · Lv 12–15 · Walk (40%)Leafgreen · Lv 12–15 · Walk (40%)

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