Earthquake
Learned at Lv. 46
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Power: 100Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
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POKÉDEX No. #027
Sandshrew
Mouse Pokémon
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
Weak to
Water
Grass
Ice
Height0.6 m
Weight12.0 kg
AbilitiesSand Veil
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack75139–273
- Defense85157–295
- Sp. Atk2040–152
- Sp. Def3058–174
- Speed4076–196
Total300
/ 720
BST300
14 percentile (1025)-108 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Color
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #27 |
| Blueberry | #155 |
| Hoenn | #112 |
| Isle Of Armor | #168 |
| Kalos Mountain | #97 |
| Kanto | #27 |
| Kitakami | #116 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #27 |
| Original Alola | #251 |
| Original Johto | #48 |
| Original Ulaula | #123 |
| Updated Alola | #328 |
| Updated Hoenn | #117 |
| Updated Johto | #48 |
| Updated Ulaula | #149 |
| Updated Unova | #113 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
60
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Quick Claw
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Grip Claw
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon
Evolution Chain
→
Level 22, Use Ice Stone
#028
Sandslash
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
Offensive Coverage
Sandshrew's Ground typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 300, Sandshrew plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 85, while Special Attack (20) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Ground combination gives Sandshrew 2 resistances, 1 immunity, and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Sandshrew is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
12.0 kg
TypeGround
Abilities
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
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Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Sandshrew's weaknesses?
Sandshrew takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Sandshrew evolve?
Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash at level 22. Full evolution line: Sandshrew → Sandslash.
What are Sandshrew's base stats?
Sandshrew has a base stat total of 300: HP 50, Attack 75, Defense 85, Sp. Atk 20, Sp. Def 30, Speed 40. Its highest stat is Defense (85).
