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#0027 · Generation I · form of Sandshrew

Alolan Sandshrew

Ice / Steel · Mouse Pokémon — first seen in Generation I.

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Base stats

HP50
Attack75
Defense90
Sp. Attack10
Sp. Defense35
Speed40
Total300
StatBaseMinMax
HP50210304
Attack75139273
Defense90166306
Sp. Attack1022130
Sp. Defense3567185
Speed4076196

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Alolan Sandshrew takes from each attacking type.

×4
FightingFire
×2
Ground
×½
NormalFlyingBugGrassPsychicDragonFairy
×¼
Ice
×0
Poison
×1
RockGhostSteelWaterElectricDark

Evolution

SandshrewSandshrew#0027
Level 22SandslashSandslash#0028Use Ice StoneAlolan SandslashAlolan Sandslash#0028

Methods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.

In the ROM hacks it evolves differently

Each guide's own line, in the words its creator published.

In Elite Redux

SandshrewSandshrew
Evolves into Sandslash at level 22SandslashSandslash
Mega Evolves into Sandslash Mega holding the SandslashiteSandslash MegaSandslash Mega

Other forms

SandshrewSandshrew

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon17 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 13 tutor · 12 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1ScratchNormalPhysical40100%35
1Defense CurlNormalStatus——40
3BideNormalPhysical——10
5Powder SnowIceSpecial40100%25
7Ice BallIcePhysical3090%20
9Rapid SpinNormalPhysical50100%40
11Fury CutterBugPhysical4095%20
14Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
17SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
20Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880%15
23Iron DefenseSteelStatus——15
26SlashNormalPhysical70100%20
30Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
34Gyro BallSteelPhysical—100%5
38Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
42HailIceStatus——10
46BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Work UpNormalStatus——30
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28Leech LifeBugPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100%15
TM70Aurora VeilIceStatus——20
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical—100%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM79Frost BreathIceSpecial6090%10
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical80100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
Super FangNormalPhysical—90%10
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Icy WindIceSpecial5595%15
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075%15
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100%20
Knock OffDarkPhysical65100%20
Iron DefenseSteelStatus——15
CovetNormalPhysical60100%25
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090%10
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
Stealth RockRockStatus——20
Throat ChopDarkPhysical80100%15

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
CounterFightingPhysical—100%20
AmnesiaPsychicStatus——20
CurseGhostStatus——10
FlailNormalPhysical—100%15
EndureNormalStatus——10
Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595%10
Icicle SpearIcePhysical25100%30
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100%15
Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
Chip AwayNormalPhysical70100%20
Icicle CrashIcePhysical8590%10
Sun / Moon17 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 11 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1ScratchNormalPhysical40100%35
1Defense CurlNormalStatus——40
3BideNormalPhysical——10
5Powder SnowIceSpecial40100%25
7Ice BallIcePhysical3090%20
9Rapid SpinNormalPhysical50100%40
11Fury CutterBugPhysical4095%20
14Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
17SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
20Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880%15
23Iron DefenseSteelStatus——15
26SlashNormalPhysical70100%20
30Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
34Gyro BallSteelPhysical—100%5
38Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
42HailIceStatus——10
46BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Work UpNormalStatus——30
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07HailIceStatus——10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial11070%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28Leech LifeBugPhysical80100%10
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100%15
TM70Aurora VeilIceStatus——20
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical—100%5
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical60100%20
TM79Frost BreathIceSpecial6090%10
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical80100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
CounterFightingPhysical—100%20
AmnesiaPsychicStatus——20
CurseGhostStatus——10
FlailNormalPhysical—100%15
EndureNormalStatus——10
Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595%10
Icicle SpearIcePhysical25100%30
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100%15
Chip AwayNormalPhysical70100%20
Icicle CrashIcePhysical8590%10

Where to find it in the official games

Not obtainable in the wild in any of the 16 official games this site covers. In those games it has to be evolved, traded or bred — or it belongs to a game whose data is not here yet.

Compare official Alolan Sandshrew with the ROM hacks →

In the 14 guides that include it

Changed in 14 of 14 guides: retyped in 8, stats in 10, abilities in 10, evolution in 10.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Alolan Sandshrew, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
Unbound
Evolves into Sandslash (Alola) with a Ice Stone		ChangedGround→IceSteel300
+5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def		Snow Cloak, Slush Rush
+ Snow Cloak, Slush Rush − Sand Veil, Sand Rush
Emerald RogueChangedGround→IceSteel300
+5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def		Snow Cloak, Slush Rush
+ Snow Cloak, Slush Rush − Sand Veil, Sand Rush
Pokémon Soulgold
Evolves into Sandslash (Alola) — By Using Specific Item (Ice Stone)		ChangedIceSteel300Snow Cloak, Slush Rush
Pokémon Heart & Soul
Evolves into Sandslash-a with an Ice Stone		ChangedIceSteel300Snow Cloak, Slush Rush
Radical Red
Evolves into Sandslash (Alola) with a Ice Stone		ChangedGround→IceSteel300
+5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def		Slush Rush, Ice Body
+ Slush Rush, Ice Body − Sand Veil, Sand Rush
Pokémon R.O.W.E
Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 (earlier while holding an Eviolite)
Evolves into Sandslash with a Ice Stone		ChangedIceSteel300Slush Rush, Ice Body, Snow Cloak
+ Ice Body
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Evolves into Sandslash (Alola) — use a Ice Stone		ChangedGround→IceSteel300
+5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def		Snow Cloak, Slush Rush
+ Snow Cloak, Slush Rush − Sand Veil, Sand Rush
LazarusChangedIceSteel300Snow Cloak, Slush Rush, Ice Scales
+ Ice Scales
Elite Redux
Evolves into Alolan Sandslash at level 22		ChangedIceSteel320 +20
+20 HP		Snow Cloak, Let's Roll, Mountaineer
Pokémon GS ChroniclesChanged0 -300
-50 HP, -75 Attack, -85 Defense, -20 Sp. Atk, -30 Sp. Def, -40 Speed		—
Inclement Emerald
Evolves into Sandslash with a Ice Stone		ChangedGround→IceSteel300
+5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def		Snow Cloak, Slush Rush
+ Snow Cloak, Slush Rush − Sand Veil, Sand Rush
Pokémon Emerald Imperium
Evolves into Sandslash (Alola) with an Ice Stone		ChangedGround→IceSteel300
+5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def		Slush Rush, Ice Body
+ Slush Rush, Ice Body − Sand Veil, Sand Rush
Pokémon Polished CrystalChangedGround→IceSteel300
+5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def		Snow Cloak, Slush Rush
+ Snow Cloak, Slush Rush − Sand Veil, Sand Rush
Pokémon SoothingSilver
Evolves into Sandslash (Alola) at Lv. 22		ChangedGround→IceSteel310 +10
+5 Defense, +5 Sp. Def		Snow Cloak
+ Snow Cloak − Sand Veil, Sand Rush

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

Red / BlueBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
YellowIts body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
GoldIf it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
Silver / SoulSilver / YDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
CrystalIt prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.
RubySANDSHREW’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This POKéMON curls up to protect itself from its enemies.
SapphireSANDSHREW has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The POKéMON can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.
EmeraldWhen it curls up in a ball, it can make any attack bounce off harmlessly. Its hide has turned tough and solid as a result of living in the desert.
FireRed / XIt burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
LeafGreenBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / WhiteTo protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
HeartGoldIf it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
Black 2 / White 2It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
Omega RubySandshrew’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies.
Alpha SapphireSandshrew has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.
SunIt can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.
MoonIt usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.
Ultra SunIt lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach.
Ultra MoonWhen its skin gets wrinkled from moisture, it heads for a volcano. It lies flat on a spot with a lot of geothermal heat and dries itself out.

Names in other languages

Japaneseサンド
Japanese (Rōmaji)Sand
GermanSandan
FrenchSabelette
SpanishSandshrew
ItalianSandshrew
Korean모래두지
Chinese (Simplified)穿山鼠
Chinese (Traditional)穿山鼠

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.