#027 · Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown · changed in this game
Sandshrew
GroundSand Veil
In FireRed Reignited: First found in Mt. Moon 1F (Grass, Lv 9-12), and in 3 more areas. Its type (Ground) and base stats (total 300) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it loses Sand Rush. 6 of its 14 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, including Metal Claw and Dig.
Level-up moves 14
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl Raises user’s Defense by one stage. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 40 |
| 3 | Sand Attack Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Ground | Stat | — | 100 | 15 |
| 5 | Poison Sting Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 30 | 100 | 35 |
| 7 | Sand Tomb Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 100 | 15 |
| 10 | Fury Swipes Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| 16 | Metal Claw Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | Steel | Phys | 60 | 95 | 35 |
| 20 | Dig User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | Ground | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 24 | Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 28 | Cut Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 95 | 30 |
| 33 | Earthquake Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 36 | Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | Rock | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 42 | Swords Dance Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 46 | Spike Cannon Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Steel | Phys | 30 | 100 | 15 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 23
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch Silph Co. 5F (pick up); Two Island House (buy); Water Path (buy) | Fighting | 150 |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City Gym (pick up); Two Island House (buy); Water Path (buy) | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy); Two Island House (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Safari Zone East (pick up); Two Island House (buy); Indigo Plateau Pokémon Center 1F (buy) | Fire | — |
| TM17 | Protect Power Plant (pick up); Two Island House (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Rocket Hideout B3F (pick up); Two Island House (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM23 | Iron Tail Rock Tunnel B2F (pick up); Two Island House (buy); Indigo Plateau Pokémon Center 1F (buy) | Steel | 100 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Two Island House (buy); Viridian City Gym (pick up); Rocket Warehouse (pick up); Water Path (buy) | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Route 12 North Entrance 2F (pick up); Two Island House (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig Cerulean City (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy); Two Island House (buy) | Ground | 70 |
| TM31 | Brick Break S.S. Anne 1F Room 2 (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy); Two Island House (buy) | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team Safari Zone West (pick up); Two Island House (buy); Water Path (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm Rock Tunnel B1F (pick up); Two Island House (buy); Indigo Plateau Pokémon Center 1F (buy); Victory Road 2F (pick up) | Rock | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Pewter City Gym (pick up); Two Island House (buy) | Rock | 50 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace Route 9 (pick up); Two Island House (buy) | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade Pokémon Tower 6F (pick up); Two Island House (buy) | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Route 25 (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy); Two Island House (buy) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest S.S. Anne B1F Room 2 (pick up); Two Island House (buy) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Route 24 (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy); Two Island House (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Mt. Moon B2F (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy); Two Island House (buy) | Dark | 60 |
| HM01 | Cut S.S. Anne Captains Office (pick up) | Bug | 60 |
| HM04 | Strength Fuchsia City Wardens House (pick up) | Normal | 85 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash Route 2 East Building (pick up) | Fighting | 60 |
Where to find Sandshrew
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Moon 1F | Grass | 9-12 | |
| Mt. Moon 1F | Grass after the wish | 7-10 | |
| Route 4 | Grass | 10-15 | |
| Route 4 | Grass after the wish | 10-15 | |
| Route 11 | Grass | 16-20 | 5% rare |
| Route 11 | Grass after the wish | 16-20 | |
| Rock Tunnel B2F | Grass | 14-24 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22
- Wild held item: Quick Claw (5%)
- Egg moves: Flail, Safeguard, Counter, Rapid Spin, Rock Slide, Metal Claw, Swords Dance, Crush Claw
- Move tutors: Swords Dance, Body Slam, Double-Edge, Counter, Seismic Toss, Mimic, Rock Slide, Substitute