Sandshrew
#27 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Sandshrew)
Pokémon type
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:
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
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Sandshrew, which has the following appearance:
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 126 | |
| Defense | 120 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
540 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
720 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,081 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,261 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 901 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,171 View IV chart » |
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 |
Best moveset (Sandshrew)
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Scratch | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | -10.6 | 25.5 |
| Rock Slide | 80 | -18.5 | 29.6 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | -8.3 | 18 |
| Rock Tomb Elite TM | 70 | -15.6 | 21.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Sandshrew.
| 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% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Sandshrew
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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