Sandshrew
#27 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Sandshrew
The best moves for Sandshrew are Sand Attack and Dig when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
9.6dps
26.7dps
Defense
9.6dps
26.7dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Sandshrew family. Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Sandshrew:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Sandshrew, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Sandshrew is a Ground Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Sandshrew's strongest moveset is Sand Attack & Dig and it has a Max CP of 1,426. Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 4 | 9.6 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Sand Attack | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 26.7 |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 30 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | 18 |
| Rock Tomb Elite TM | 65 | 21.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Dig
26.7 dps
|
18.9 | 100% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Dig
26.7 dps
|
18.1 | 96% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Dig
26.7 dps
|
18 | 95% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Rock Slide
30 dps
|
17.8 | 94% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Rock Slide
30 dps
|
17.3 | 91% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Rock Slide
30 dps
|
17 | 90% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16.5 | 87% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16 | 85% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.7 | 83% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Rock Tomb
Elite TM
21.7 dps
|
15.1 | 80% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Rock Tomb
Elite TM
21.7 dps
|
14.9 | 79% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Sand Tomb
18 dps
|
14.9 | 79% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Sand Tomb
18 dps
|
14.9 | 79% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Rock Tomb
Elite TM
21.7 dps
|
14.6 | 77% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Sand Tomb
18 dps
|
14.6 | 77% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 63% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
9.6 | 51% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
9.6 | 51% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Sandshrew?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Sandshrew are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Kartana,
- Kyurem (White),
- Shaymin (Sky),
- Kyogre.
Sandshrew is a Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass and Ice moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
126 |
| Defense |
|
120 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 12 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
540 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
720 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,081 |
|
Level 40 |
1,261 |
|
Level 50 |
1,426 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 901 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,171 |