#027 · Pokémon WaveBlue · unchanged from the official games
Sandshrew
GroundSand Veil, Sand Rush (hidden)
In WaveBlue: First found in Route 4 (Grass, Lv 6-12), and in 5 more areas. Its type (Ground), base stats (total 300) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 9 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, including Rollout and Fury Cutter.
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | Scratch Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 3 | Poison Sting A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| 6 | Sand Attack Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face. | Ground | Stat | — | 100 | 15 |
| 9 | Rollout An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | Rock | Phys | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| 12 | Fury Cutter An attack that intensifies on each successive hit. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| 15 | Rapid Spin User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| 18 | Bulldoze Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 21 | Swift Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| 24 | Fury Swipes Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 27 | Agility Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | Psychic | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 30 | Slash Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 33 | Dig Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 36 | Gyro Ball A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | Steel | Phys | 1 | 100 | 5 |
| 39 | Swords Dance A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Sandstorm Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | Rock | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 45 | Earthquake A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 49
| # | 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 Pokémon Tower 7F (pick up) | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Safari Zone East (pick up) | Fire | — |
| TM17 | Protect Power Plant (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM20 | Safeguard Celadon City Department Store Roof (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Rocket Hideout B3F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail Rocket Hideout B1F (pick up) | Steel | 100 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Viridian City Gym (pick up) | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Route 12 North Entrance 2F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM28 | Dig Cerulean City (pick up) | Ground | 80 |
| TM31 | Brick Break S.S. Anne 1F Room 2 (pick up) | 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 | 60 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace Route 9 (pick up) | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade Celadon City Condominiums Roof Room (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Route 25 (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest S.S. Anne B1F Room 2 (pick up) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Route 24 (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Mt. Moon B2F (pick up) | Dark | 60 |
| TM53 | Leech Life Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Bug | 80 |
| TM57 | X-Scissor Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Bug | 80 |
| TM60 | Hone Claws Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Dark | — |
| TM61 | Throat Chop Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Dark | 80 |
| TM66 | Knock Off Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Dark | 65 |
| TM105 | Shadow Claw Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ghost | 70 |
| TM111 | Bulldoze Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ground | 60 |
| TM112 | Earth Power Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ground | 90 |
| TM113 | Spikes Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ground | — |
| TM115 | Scorching Sands Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ground | 70 |
| TM116 | Mud Shot Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ground | 55 |
| TM117 | High Horsepower Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ground | 95 |
| TM123 | Poison Jab Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Poison | 80 |
| TM135 | Stealth Rock Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Rock | — |
| TM136 | Stone Edge Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Rock | 100 |
| TM142 | Gyro Ball Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Steel | 1 |
| TM149 | Natural Gift Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Normal | 1 |
| TM152 | Body Slam Four Island House 1 (pick up) | Normal | 85 |
| TM153 | Double-Edge Victory Road 2F (pick up) | Normal | 120 |
| TM158 | Mimic Saffron City Copycat's House 2F (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM160 | Substitute Fuchsia City (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM161 | Swords Dance Seven Island (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM162 | Counter Celadon City Department Store 3F (pick up) | Fighting | 1 |
| TM163 | Seismic Toss Pewter City Museum 1F (pick up) | Fighting | 1 |
| TM165 | Rock Slide Rock Tunnel B1F (pick up) | Rock | 75 |
| HM01 | Cut S.S. Anne Captains Office (pick up) | Bug | 70 |
| HM04 | Strength Fuchsia City Wardens House (pick up) | Fighting | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash Ember Spa (pick up) | Rock | 75 |
Where to find Sandshrew
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 4 | Grass | 6-12 | |
| Route 8 | Grass | 15-20 | |
| Route 9 | Grass | 13-17 | |
| Route 10 | Grass | 12-17 | |
| Route 11 | Grass | 11-17 | |
| Route 23 | Grass | 32-44 |
Other changes in this game
- Egg moves: Flail, Counter, Rapid Spin, Metal Claw, Crush Claw, Night Slash, Mud Shot, Endure, Chip Away, Rock Climb, Rototiller, Hone Claws
- Move tutors: Double-Edge, Rock Slide, Substitute, Swords Dance, Seismic Toss, Counter, Mimic, Body Slam
- Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22