Pokédex - Sandshrew (LeafGreen Version)
![[Picture of Sandshrew]](../pictures/fire/front/normal/27.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #027 |
| Kanto | #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=) |
| Habitat | Rough-terrain |
| 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
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.
French
Sabelette - Pokémon Souris
Il s'enterre dans les régions arides et désertiques. Il émerge seulement pour chasser.
German
Sandan - Maus
Dieses POKéMON lebt in trockenen Gebieten unter der Erde. Es jagt jedoch an der Erdoberfläche.
Spanish
Sandshrew - Pokémon Ratón
Se oculta bajo tierra, en zonas áridas y alejadas del agua. Sólo emerge para cazar su comida.
Italian
Sandshrew - Pokémon Topo
Si nasconde sotto terra in zone aride lontano dall'acqua. Risale solo per cercare cibo.
Japanese
サンド (SANDO) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)
みずけの すくない ばしょに ふかい あなを ほって かくれる。 えものを ねらうときは でてくる。 (Mizukeno sukunai bashoni fukai anawo hotte kakureru. Emonowo nerautokiha detekuru. )
Evolutions (When Sandshrew Evolves)
- Evolves into Sandslash at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sandshrew)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 4 | 6-12 | 25% | Land |
| ROUTE 8 | 17-19 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 9 | 11-17 | 25% | Land |
| ROUTE 10 | 11-17 | 25% | Land |
| ROUTE 11 | 12-15 | 40% | Land |
| ROUTE 23 | 32-34 | 20% | Land |
Moves Learned
LeafGreen 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 LeafGreen?
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
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Defense Curl
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 6
- Emerald: Move Tutor
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
EarthquakeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
EndureEmerald: Move Tutor
FacadeTM42
Focus PunchTM01
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury CutterEmerald: Move Tutor
Fury SwipesRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 37
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Iron TailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23
Metal ClawRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald: Move Tutor
Poison StingRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 17
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rapid SpinRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock Slide
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Rock TombTM39
RolloutEmerald: Move Tutor
Sand TombLevel 45
Sand-AttackRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 11
Sandstorm
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 53
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
ScratchRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Secret PowerTM43
Seismic Toss
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
SlashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 23
Sleep TalkEmerald: Move Tutor
SnoreEmerald: Move Tutor
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
Swift
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 30
- Emerald: Move Tutor
Swords Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06