Pokédex - Sandshrew (Black Version)
![[Picture of Sandshrew]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/27.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #027 |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 12.0 kg (26.5 lb) |
| Type | GROUND |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Sandshrew]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAALElEQVQ4jWNgGAWEwH80mmTN/7GwSTYAGVOkmSRDBt4AXIaQBCg2AN2Q4QoAAqAs1MQFOEgAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Body Form | ![[Form 2]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAxklEQVQYlbWVPQ7DIAyFnSoH8HEYPXbMURkzeuQ4PkKHSAg1+C+0byJB+Xhyns3GzPAf7dqGiDC3/khUEDGFfkW4AMDcROQH6C+u8TKN1pQynkOnjOfQAFDruYQmKuv0ORoRbXqk6JvbMprH43jbHzq1zmY5ir43TupUFW1zIRBEFZ3tvQT6kp0TW+rkcwPgaikh9q6DXvmT0RlCVKZ1N5o+ikZE7Zap9ZxWJoTufkfj45q53e2rCRnV/fbFdVXaKfLH02N9AFW4XiLt+ur3AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 60 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Quick Claw (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 1 |
| Abilities | Sand Veil |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Sand Rush |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Sandshrew
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Special Attack | 20 |
| Special Defense | 30 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Sandshrew - Mouse Pokémon
To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
French
Sabelette - Pokémon Souris
German
Sandan - Maus
Spanish
Sandshrew - Pokémon Ratón
Italian
Sandshrew - Pokémon Topo
Japanese
サンド (SANDO) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Sandshrew Evolves)
- Evolves into Sandslash at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sandshrew)
Obtained by pairing with a Sandslash, which can be found below:
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 3 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 7 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 9 | Poison Sting | POISON | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 15 | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 101 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 21 | Rollout | ROCK | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 25 | Fury Cutter | BUG | Physical | 20 | 95 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 27 | Sand Tomb | GROUND | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 31 | Slash | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 33 | Gyro Ball | STEEL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 37 | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | Both sides |
What moves can Sandshrew learn in Pokémon Black?
Sandshrew can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Brick BreakTM31
BulldozeTM78
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Defense Curl
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 6
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 3
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor
Earth PowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
EarthquakeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
FacadeTM42
FlingTM56
Focus PunchBefore Black/White: TM01
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury Cutter
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
Fury Swipes
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19
Gyro Ball
- Level 33
- TM74
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hone ClawsBlack/White Versions and Later: TM01
Iron TailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM23
Knock OffPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Metal ClawRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
Poison JabTM84
Poison Sting
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 17
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rapid Spin
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock Climb
- Before Black/White: HM08
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Rock Slide
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM06
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM94
Rock TombTM39
Rollout
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
RoundTM48
Safeguard
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM20
Sand Tomb
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 45
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 27
Sand-Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 7
Sandstorm
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 53
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 37
ScratchRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Seismic Toss
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Shadow ClawTM65
Slash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 23
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 31
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Stealth RockBefore Black/White: TM76
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Super FangHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Swift
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 30
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15
Swords Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
X-ScissorTM81