Alolan Sandshrew
#27 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Alolan Sandshrew
The best moves for Alolan Sandshrew are Metal Claw and Blizzard when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
14.4dps
52dps
Defense
7.2dps
52dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Alolan Sandshrew family. Alolan Sandshrew evolves into Alolan 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 Alolan Sandshrew, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Alolan Sandshrew is an Ice & Steel Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Fire and Ground moves. Sandshrew's strongest moveset is Metal Claw & Blizzard and it has a Max CP of 1,462. Alolan Sandshrew evolves into Alolan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Powder Snow | 6 | 7.2 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | 130 | 52 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 22.5 |
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 29.1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Blizzard
52 dps
|
22.4 | 100% |
|
Powder Snow
7.2 dps
|
Blizzard
52 dps
|
20.6 | 92% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Gyro Ball
29.1 dps
|
20.5 | 91% |
|
Powder Snow
7.2 dps
|
Gyro Ball
29.1 dps
|
18.1 | 81% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
17.4 | 78% |
|
Powder Snow
7.2 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
14.3 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Alolan Sandshrew?
Alolan Sandshrew is a Ice/Steel type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves, and especially weak against Fighting and Fire moves.
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Sandshrew.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
125 |
| Defense |
|
129 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 40 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
554 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
739 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,108 |
|
Level 40 |
1,293 |
|
Level 50 |
1,462 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 924 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,201 |