#027 · Pokémon Mirror Gold · changed in this game
Sandshrew
GroundSand Veil
In Mirror Gold: First found in National Park (Grass (Morning / Day), Lv 15-17), and in 2 more areas. Its type (Ground) and base stats (total 300) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it loses Sand Rush. 7 of its 20 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, including Magnitude and Bulldoze.
Level-up moves 20
| 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 | Poison Sting Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 4 | Sand Attack Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Ground | Stat | — | 100 | 15 |
| 8 | Rollout Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | Rock | Phys | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| 11 | Fury Cutter Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| 12 | Rapid Spin Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| 14 | Magnitude Power varies randomly from 10 to 150. | Ground | Phys | — | 100 | 30 |
| 18 | Bulldoze Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 19 | Swift Never misses. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Fury Swipes Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 23 | Sand Tomb Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 27 | Agility Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. | Psychic | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 28 | Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 31 | Dig User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 35 | Gyro Ball Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | Steel | Phys | — | 100 | 5 |
| 38 | Swords Dance Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 40 | Play Rough Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage. | Fairy | Phys | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| 42 | Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | Rock | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 45 | Earthquake Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 56
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR00 | Swords Dance Goldenrod Department Store Lower 2F (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F) | Normal | — |
| TM001 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 |
| TR02 | Toxic Goldenrod Department Store Lower 2F (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F) | Poison | — |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 |
| TR10 | Earthquake Mt. Mortar (hidden) (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F, Viridian Mart) | Ground | 100 |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | Fire | — |
| TR11 | Rock Slide Mt. Mortar 2F (hidden) (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F, Pewter Mart) | Rock | 75 |
| TR12 | Agility Blackthorn / Battle Frontier Mart (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F, Indigo Plateau) | Psychic | — |
| TM015 | Low Kick Goldenrod Department Store 5F | Fighting | — |
| TM017 | Protect Goldenrod Department Store 5F | Normal | — |
| TR17 | Amnesia Celadon Department Store Upper 2F | Psychic | — |
| TM020 | Safeguard Celadon Department Store 3F | Normal | — |
| TR20 | Endeavor Lavender Mart (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F) | Normal | — |
| TM021 | Frustration Celadon Department Store 3F | Normal | — |
| TM022 | Leech Life Goldenrod Department Store 5F | Bug | 80 |
| TR23 | Spikes Goldenrod Department Store 4F (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F, National Park (hidden)) | Ground | — |
| TR26 | Endure Goldenrod Department Store 4F (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F) | Normal | — |
| TM027 | Return Celadon Department Store 3F | Normal | — |
| TM028 | Dig Celadon Department Store 3F | Ground | 80 |
| TR30 | Stone Edge Celadon Department Store Upper 2F (also at Pewter Mart) | Rock | 100 |
| TM031 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 |
| TR31 | Iron Tail Blackthorn / Battle Frontier Mart (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F, Indigo Plateau) | Steel | 100 |
| TM032 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM037 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
| TM039 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 |
| TR41 | Work Up Blackthorn / Battle Frontier Mart (also at Celadon Department Store Upper 2F, Indigo Plateau) | Normal | — |
| TM042 | Facade | Normal | 70 |
| TM043 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 |
| TM044 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM045 | Attract | Normal | — |
| TM046 | Thief | Dark | 60 |
| TM054 | False Swipe Goldenrod Department Store 5F | Normal | 40 |
| TM056 | Fling | Dark | — |
| TM065 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 |
| TM074 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — |
| TM076 | Stealth Rock Goldenrod Department Store Upper 2F (also at Celadon Department Store 3F) | Rock | — |
| TM078 | Captivate Celadon Department Store 3F | Normal | — |
| TM081 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — |
| TM084 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 |
| TM087 | Swagger Celadon Department Store 3F | Normal | — |
| TM090 | Substitute | Normal | — |
| TM105 | Earth Power Mahogany Mart Post-Rocket Hideout (also at Celadon Department Store 3F) | Ground | 90 |
| TM114 | Curse Olivine Mart (also at Celadon Department Store 3F) | Ghost | — |
| TM134 | Sand Tomb Violet City Mart (also at Celadon Department Store 3F) | Ground | 35 |
| TM137 | Smack Down Celadon Department Store 3F (also at Pewter Mart) | Rock | 50 |
| TM138 | Scorching Sands Mahogany Mart Pre-Rocket Hideout (also at Celadon Department Store 3F, Mahogany Mart Post-Rocket Hideout) | Ground | 70 |
| TM139 | Knock Off Celadon Department Store 3F (also at Fuchsia Mart) | Dark | 65 |
| TM141 | Super Fang Celadon Department Store 3F | Normal | — |
| TM144 | High Horsepower Mahogany Mart Post-Rocket Hideout (also at Celadon Department Store 3F) | Ground | 95 |
| TM156 | Double-Edge Goldenrod Department Store 5F | Normal | 120 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 |
Where to find Sandshrew
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park | Grass (Morning / Day) | 15-17 | |
| National Park | Grass (Night) | 15-17 | 5% rare |
| Route 10 | Grass (Morning / Day) | 58-60 | |
| Route 27 | Grass (swarm) |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Sandslash — at level 32
- Egg moves: Flail, Safeguard, Counter, Rapid Spin, Rock Slide, Metal Claw, Swords Dance, Crush Claw, Night Slash, Mud Shot
- Tutor moves: Body Slam, Counter, Covet, Defense Curl, Double-Edge, Dynamic Punch, Earth Power, Endure, Focus Punch, Fury Cutter, Headbutt, Iron Tail, Knock Off, Mimic, Mud-Slap, Rock Slide, Rollout, Seismic Toss, Sleep Talk, Snore, Stealth Rock, Stomping Tantrum, Substitute, Super Fang, Swagger, Swift, Swords Dance
- A wild one can hold Grip Claw (common) or Quick Claw (rare).