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. In Trainer Battles, Scratch and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
9.6DPS
26.7DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
26.7DPS
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Sandshrew family. Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Sandshrew:
Game images
Sandshrew, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Sandshrew is a Ground Pokémon. It is weak 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Mud Shot | 4 | 9.6 |
| Sand Attack | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | 3 | 2.18 |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Rock Tomb Elite TM | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sand Attack
9.6 DPS
|
Dig
26.7 DPS
|
6.4 | 100% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Dig
26.7 DPS
|
6.3 | 97% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Dig
26.7 DPS
|
6.2 | 97% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
6.2 | 97% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.2 | 96% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
6.1 | 95% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
6 | 94% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6 | 93% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.9 | 92% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
Elite TM
21.7 DPS
|
5.4 | 84% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
Elite TM
21.7 DPS
|
5.3 | 83% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Sand Tomb
18 DPS
|
5.2 | 81% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
Elite TM
21.7 DPS
|
5.2 | 81% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 DPS
|
Sand Tomb
18 DPS
|
5.1 | 79% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Sand Tomb
18 DPS
|
5 | 78% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.7 | 73% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4 | 62% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4 | 62% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is weak to Water, Grass and Ice moves.
The best counter to Sandshrew is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Mega Greninja, Mega Sceptile and White Kyurem.
The top Sandshrew counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 96% | |
| White Kyurem | 96% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% |
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 |