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Pokédex - Sandshrew (Crystal Version)

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[Picture of Sandshrew]

Basic Information

National Number#027
New Pokédex#048
Height0.6 m (2'0")
Weight12.0 kg (26.5 lb)
TypeGROUND
Footprint[Footprint of Sandshrew]
Starting Catch Rate255
Base Experience93
Growth RateMedium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate50% female, 50% male
Friendship70
Egg GroupsField
Steps to Hatch Egg5120
Items in Wild PokémonNo items.

Race Values ("Base Stats")

View detailed stat info for Sandshrew

HP50
Attack75
Defense85
Speed40
Special Attack20
Special Defense30

Pokédex Entries

English

Sandshrew - Mouse Pokémon

It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.

French

Sabelette - Pokémon Souris

Il aime les plages et les terrains secs: il se protège en se rou- lant dans le sable.

German

Sandan - Maus

Es lebt bevorzugt in sandigen Ge- bieten, da es sich bei Gefahr im Sand eingräbt, um sich zu schützen.

Spanish

Sandshrew - Pokémon Ratón

Habita zonas secas y arenosas. Cuando se siente amenazado utiliza la arena como camuflaje.

Italian

Sandshrew - Pokémon Topo

Preferisce le aree aride e sabbiose, per proteggersi con la sabbia quando avverte una minaccia.

Japanese

サンド (SANDO) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)

でんきぶくろがからっぼに なると しっぼまっすぐ たてて くうきちゅうの でんきあつめる。 (Denkibukurogakarabboni naruto shibbomassugu tatete kuukichuuno denkiatsumeru. )

Evolutions (When Sandshrew Evolves)

Evolves into Sandslash at level 22.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sandshrew)

 LevelChanceMethod
UNION CAVE (Morning, Day)630%Land
MT.MOON (Morning, Day)820%Land
ROUTE 4 (Morning, Day)105%Land
ROUTE 3 (Morning, Day)105%Land

Area Map

Sandshrew's Nest

Johto
  • UNION CAVE
Kanto
  • MT.MOON
  • ROUTE 3
  • ROUTE 4

Moves Learned

Crystal Version

LevelNameTypePowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (/256)Flags
1ScratchNORMAL40255350fg
6Defense CurlNORMAL0255400
11Sand-AttackGROUND0255150g
17Poison StingPOISON152553576g
23SlashNORMAL70255200fg
30SwiftNORMAL60255200fg
37Fury SwipesNORMAL18204150fg
45SandstormROCK0255100

What moves can Sandshrew learn in Pokémon Crystal?

Sandshrew can learn the following moves:

AttractGold/Silver; Crystal: TM45
BideRed/Blue; Yellow: TM34
Body SlamRed/Blue; Yellow: TM08
CurseGold/Silver; Crystal: TM03
CutRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM01
Defense Curl
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 6
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM40
DetectGold/Silver; Crystal: TM43
DigRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM28
Double TeamRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32
Double-EdgeRed/Blue; Yellow: TM10
DynamicPunchGold/Silver; Crystal: TM01
EarthquakeRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM26
EndureGold/Silver; Crystal: TM20
FissureRed/Blue; Yellow: TM27
FlailCrystal: Egg Move
FrustrationGold/Silver; Crystal: TM21
Fury CutterGold/Silver; Crystal: TM49
Fury Swipes
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 38
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 37
HeadbuttGold/Silver; Crystal: TM02
Hidden PowerGold/Silver; Crystal: TM10
Iron TailGold/Silver; Crystal: TM23
MimicRed/Blue; Yellow: TM31
Mud-SlapGold/Silver; Crystal: TM31
Poison Sting
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 24
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 17
ProtectGold/Silver; Crystal: TM17
RageRed/Blue; Yellow: TM20
RestRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44
ReturnGold/Silver; Crystal: TM27
Rock SlideRed/Blue; Yellow: TM48
Rock SmashGold/Silver; Crystal: TM08
RolloutGold/Silver; Crystal: TM04
Sand-Attack
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 10
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 11
Sandstorm
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 45
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM37
ScratchRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
Seismic TossRed/Blue; Yellow: TM19
Skull BashRed/Blue; Yellow: TM40
Slash
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 17
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 23
Sleep TalkGold/Silver; Crystal: TM35
SnoreGold/Silver; Crystal: TM13
StrengthRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM04
SubmissionRed/Blue; Yellow: TM17
SubstituteRed/Blue; Yellow: TM50
Sunny DayGold/Silver; Crystal: TM11
SwaggerGold/Silver; Crystal: TM34
Swift
  • Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 31
  • Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM39
  • Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 30
Swords DanceRed/Blue; Yellow: TM03
Take DownRed/Blue; Yellow: TM09
ThiefGold/Silver; Crystal: TM46
ToxicRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06