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Height
0.6 m
Weight
12.0 kg
Fan favorite profile
Sandshrew Pokemon
Mouse Pokémon
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
Abilities
Breeding profile
50% female · 50% male
Hatch profile
20 egg cycles · ~51,400 steps (Medium growth)
Growth rate: Medium
70 at capture
Game dex numbers
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.
Adamant
Physical attackerAttack exceeds Special Attack — Adamant is the standard offensive nature.
Jolly
Fast physical setJolly helps mid-tier Speed stats secure key outs after nature boost.
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
Wayward Cave (B1F)
Wayward Cave
Union Cave (1F)
Union Cave
Union Cave (B1F)
Union Cave
Mount Moon (1F)
Mount Moon (2F)
Road 3
Kanto Route 3
Road 4
Kanto Route 4
Road 8
Kanto Route 8
Road 9
Kanto Route 9
Road 10
Kanto Route 10
Road 11
Kanto Route 11
Base stats
HP
50
Attack
75
Defense
85
Special Attack
20
Special Defense
30
Speed
40
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