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Sandshrew (Pokémon GO)

Sandshrew Pokemon GO

Sandshrew

#27 (Kanto)

Best moveset for Sandshrew

The best moves for Sandshrew are Mud Shot 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

  Mud Shot 10 dps
  Dig 25.5 dps

Defense

  Mud Shot 10 dps
  Dig 25.5 dps

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Pokémon type

Ground
Vulnerable to…
Water deals 160% damage.
Grass deals 160% damage.
Ice deals 160% damage.
Resistant to…
Poison deals 63% damage.
Rock deals 63% damage.
Electric deals 39% damage.

Sandshrew Raid Guide

Sandshrew has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.

Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10

Standard game images

Sandshrew - Male & Female

There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Sandshrew, which has the following appearance:

Summary

Sandshrew is a Ground Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Sandshrew's strongest moveset is Mud Shot & Dig and it has a Max CP of 1,261. 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."

Best moveset for Sandshrew

The best moves for Sandshrew are Mud Shot 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

  Mud Shot 10 dps
  Dig 25.5 dps

Defense

  Mud Shot 10 dps
  Dig 25.5 dps

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What counters Sandshrew?

Sandshrew is a Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass and Ice moves.

The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Sandshrew are:

  • Kartana,
  • Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
  • Kingler,
  • Darmanitan (Galarian Standard),
  • Zarude.
Pokémon Quick move Main move Effective damage
Kartana   Razor Leaf   Leaf Blade 100%
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen)   Ice Fang   Avalanche 99%
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen)   Ice Fang   Ice Punch 86%
Kingler   Bubble   Crabhammer 84%
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen)   Tackle   Avalanche 82%
Darmanitan (Galarian Standard)   Ice Fang   Avalanche 82%
Zarude   Vine Whip   Power Whip 80%
Roserade   Razor Leaf   Solar Beam 78%
Kartana   Air Slash   Leaf Blade 78%
Roserade   Razor Leaf   Grass Knot 78%

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Most vulnerable to Sandshrew

These are the Pokémon most vulnerable to the above moveset.
Pokémon Effective damage

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