Pokédex - Sandshrew (Red Version)
![[Picture of Sandshrew]](../pictures/redblue/front/27.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #027 |
| Pokédex | #027 |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 12.0 kg (26.5 lb) |
| Type | GROUND |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 93 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Sandshrew
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Special | 30 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Sandshrew - Mouse Pokémon
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
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)
じめんに あなを ほって すむ。 じぶんに きけんが せまると まるくなって みを まもる。 (Jimenni anawo hotte sumu. Jibunni kikenga semaruto marukunatte miwo mamoru. )
Evolutions (When Sandshrew Evolves)
- Evolves into Sandslash at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sandshrew)
Not found in this version.
Area Map
Sandshrew's Nest
Moves Learned
Red Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | 40 | 255 | 35 |
| 10 | Sand-Attack | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 15 |
| 17 | Slash | NORMAL | 70 | 255 | 20 |
| 24 | Poison Sting | POISON | 15 | 255 | 35 |
| 31 | Swift | NORMAL | 60 | 255 | 20 |
| 38 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | 18 | 204 | 15 |
What moves can Sandshrew learn in Pokémon Red?
Sandshrew can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 31
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM39