#027 · Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ · changed in this game
Sandshrew
GroundSand Veil
Level-up moves 9
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 6 | Defense Curl Raises user’s Defense by one stage. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 40 |
| 11 | Sand Attack Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Ground | Stat | — | 100 | 15 |
| 17 | Poison Sting Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 23 | Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 30 | Swift Never misses. | Normal | Phys | 60 | — | 20 |
| 37 | Fury Swipes Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 45 | Sand Tomb Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | Ground | Phys | 15 | 70 | 15 |
| 53 | Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | Rock | Stat | — | — | 10 |
* 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) | Fighting | 150 |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City Gym (pick up) | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Safari Zone East (pick up) | Fire | — |
| TM17 | Protect Power Plant (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Rocket Hideout B3F (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM23 | Iron Tail Celadon City Game Corner Prize Room (buy) | Steel | 100 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Viridian City Gym (pick up) | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Route 12 North Entrance 2F (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig Cerulean City (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy) | Ground | 60 |
| TM31 | Brick Break S.S. Anne 1F Room 2 (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy) | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team Safari Zone West (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm Victory Road 2F (pick up) | Rock | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Pewter City Gym (pick up) | Rock | 50 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace Route 9 (pick up) | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade Memorial Pillar (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Route 25 (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest S.S. Anne B1F Room 2 (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Route 24 (pick up); Celadon City Department Store 2F (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Mt. Moon B2F (pick up) | Dark | 40 |
| HM01 | Cut S.S. Anne Captains Office (pick up) | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength Fuchsia City Wardens House (pick up) | Normal | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash Ember Spa (pick up) | Fighting | 20 |
Where to find Sandshrew
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 4 | Grass | 6-12 | |
| Route 11 | Grass | 11-17 | |
| Route 10 | Grass | 11-17 | |
| Route 8 | Grass | 15-20 | |
| Route 9 | Grass | 11-17 | |
| Route 23 | Grass | 32-44 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22
- 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, Dynamic Punch, Rollout, Swagger, Sleep Talk, Fury Cutter
- In the Extended Dex: obtainable in this game without trading