Celadon City
100%- Method
- Npc Trade
- Level Range
- Lv. 27
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10101
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack75139–273
- Defense90166–306
- Sp. Atk1022–130
- Sp. Def3567–185
- Speed4076–196
Total300
/ 720
BST300
14 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak to
Fighting
Fire
Ground
ResistsIce
Normal
Flying
Bug
Grass
Psychic
Dragon
Fairy
Immune
Poison
Full Type Defense Chart ↓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
Grip Claw
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra 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!
Weaknesses
Resistances
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
Flying
Ground
Grass
Dragon
RockIce
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Sandshrew's Ice / Steel typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, ground, grass, dragon, rock, ice, fairy 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 90, while Special Attack (10) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Ice, Steel combination gives Sandshrew 8 resistances, 1 immunity, and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Fighting, Fire moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 7 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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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.7 m
Weight
40.0 kg
TypeIceSteel
Abilities
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
During Hail, this Pokémon has double Speed.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
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 dual-type Ice, Steel Pokémon.
What are Sandshrew's weaknesses?
Sandshrew takes 4× damage from Fighting, Fire type moves and takes 2× damage from Ground type moves. It is immune to Poison 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 90, Sp. Atk 10, Sp. Def 35, Speed 40. Its highest stat is Defense (90).
