Pokédex - Sandshrew (Yellow Version)
![[Picture of Sandshrew]](../pictures/yellow/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
Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
French
Sabelette - Pokémon Souris
Son corps est sec. Quand la nuit déploie ses ailes de fraîcheur, son épiderme se couvre de rosée.
German
Sandan - Maus
Der Körper dieses POKéMON ist sehr trocken. In kalten Nächten wird sein Körper von Tau überzogen.
Spanish
Sandshrew - Pokémon Ratón
Su cuerpo es muy seco. Cuando hace frío por la noche, su piel aparece cubierta con un fino rocío
Italian
Sandshrew - Pokémon Topo
Il suo corpo è molto asciutto, ma si dice che quando si fa freddo si ricopra di fine rugiada.
Japanese
サンド (SANDO) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)
からだに でんきがたまってくると こうげきてきな せいかくにかわる。 くらいところで ひかってみえる。 (Karadani denkigatamattekuruto kougekitekina seikakunikawaru. Kuraitokorode hikattemieru. )
Evolutions (When Sandshrew Evolves)
- Evolves into Sandslash at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sandshrew)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 3 | 8-10 | 15% | Land |
| ROUTE 4 | 8-10 | 15% | Land |
| MT.MOON | 12 | 4% | Land |
Area Map
Sandshrew's Nest
Moves Learned
Yellow 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 Yellow?
Sandshrew can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 31
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM39