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Pokédex - Sandshrew (Ruby Version)

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[Picture of Sandshrew]

Basic Information

National Number#027
Hoenn#112
Height0.6 m (2'0")
Weight12.0 kg (26.5 lb)
TypeGROUND
Footprint[Footprint of Sandshrew]
ColorYellow
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 PokémonQUICK CLAW (5%)
Base Stat Points (EVs) GivenDefense: 1
AbilitiesSand Veil

Race Values ("Base Stats")

View detailed stat info for Sandshrew

HP50
Attack75
Defense85
Speed40
Special Attack20
Special Defense30

Pokédex Entries

English

Sandshrew - Mouse Pokémon

SANDSHREW's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This POKéMON curls up to protect itself from its enemies.

French

Sabelette - Pokémon Souris

Le corps de SABELETTE lui permet d'économiser l'eau qu'il absorbe, afin de survivre longtemps dans le désert. Ce POKéMON s'enroule sur lui-même pour se protéger de ses ennemis.

German

Sandan - Maus

SANDANs Körper kann sehr viel Wasser aufnehmen, so dass es auch in der Wüste überleben kann. Dieses POKéMON rollt sich zusammen, um sich vor Feinden zu schützen.

Spanish

Sandshrew - Pokémon Ratón

SANDSHREW es capaz de absorber agua y no perder ni una gota, algo que le permite sobrevivir en el desierto. Este POKéMON se enrosca para defenderse de los enemigos.

Italian

Sandshrew - Pokémon Topo

Il corpo di SANDSHREW ha una conformazione che gli consente di assorbire l'acqua senza perdite e di sopravvivere nell'aridità del deserto. Questo POKéMON si avvolge su se stesso per proteggersi dai nemici.

Japanese

サンド (SANDO) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)

すいぶんを むだなく きゅうしゅうする からだの つくりなので かんそうした すなちでも へいき。 からだを まるめて てきの こうげきを ふせぐ。 (Suibunwo mudanaku kyuushuusuru karadano tsukurinanode kansoushita sunachidemo heiki. Karadawo marumete tekino kougekiwo fusegu. )

Evolutions (When Sandshrew Evolves)

Evolves into Sandslash at level 22.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sandshrew)

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 11119-2135%Land
ROUTE 11314-1625%Land

Moves Learned

Ruby Version

LevelNameTypePowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1ScratchNORMAL40100350Single exc. userabef
6Defense CurlNORMAL00400Userd
11Sand-AttackGROUND0100150Single exc. userbce
17Poison StingPOISON151003530Single exc. userbe
23SlashNORMAL70100200Single exc. userabef
30SwiftNORMAL600200All opposing Pokémonbef
37Fury SwipesNORMAL1880150Single exc. userabef
45Sand TombGROUND157015100Single exc. userbef
53SandstormROCK00100User

What moves can Sandshrew learn in Pokémon Ruby?

Sandshrew can learn the following moves:

AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Body Slam
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Counter
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
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
FlailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
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
RolloutEmerald: Move Tutor
SafeguardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
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
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