Sandshrew
#27 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Sandshrew)
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:
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
All counter Pokémon
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 |
|
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 |