Pokédex - Sandshrew (Emerald Version)
![[Picture of Sandshrew]](../pictures/emerald/front/normal/27.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #027 |
| Hoenn | #112 |
| 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 |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 93 |
| 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 | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 1 |
| Abilities | Sand Veil |
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
When it curls up in a ball, it can make any attack bounce off harmlessly. Its hide has turned tough and solid as a result of living in the desert.
French
Sabelette - Pokémon Souris
Quand il se met en boule, il est capable d'attaquer en rebondissant sans se blesser. Le désert a rendu sa peau dure et résistante.
German
Sandan - Maus
Rollt es sich zu einer Kugel zusammen, prallt jeder Angriff von ihm ab. Seine Haut ist zäh und fest, da es in der Wüste lebt.
Spanish
Sandshrew - Pokémon Ratón
Cuando se hace una bola, repele cualquier ataque. Como vive en el desierto, tiene una piel tosca y dura.
Italian
Sandshrew - Pokémon Topo
SANDSHREW si chiude a sfera e in tal modo si difende con facilità dagli attacchi. Poiché vive nel deserto, questo POKéMON ha sviluppato una corazza resistente.
Japanese
サンド (SANDO) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)
まるくなると どんな こうげきでも はねかえす。 さばくで せいかつしている うちに からだの ひょうめんが カチカチに かたく へんかした。 (Marukunaruto donna kougekidemo hanekaesu. Sabakude seikatsushiteiru uchini karadano hyoumenga KACHIKACHIni kataku henkashita. )
Evolutions (When Sandshrew Evolves)
- Evolves into Sandslash at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sandshrew)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 111 | 19-21 | 35% | Land |
| MIRAGE TOWER | 20-24 | 50% | Land |
| MIRAGE TOWER | 20-24 | 50% | Land |
| MIRAGE TOWER | 20-24 | 50% | Land |
| MIRAGE TOWER | 20-24 | 50% | Land |
Moves Learned
Emerald Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 6 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 11 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 17 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 23 | Slash | NORMAL | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 30 | Swift | NORMAL | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bef |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | 18 | 80 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 45 | Sand Tomb | GROUND | 15 | 70 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 53 | Sandstorm | ROCK | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User |
What moves can Sandshrew learn in Pokémon Emerald?
Sandshrew can learn the following moves:
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 6
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 53
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 30
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor