Sandshrew
Ground · Mouse Pokémon — first seen in Generation I.
Showing the official games. Pick a ROM hack to see how it changes this Pokémon, or compare all of them.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
| Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Sp. Attack | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Sp. Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Total | 300 |
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 Sandshrew takes from each attacking type.
Evolution
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.
Other forms
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 · 30 TM/HM · 9 tutor · 12 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 3 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 9 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 11 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 14 | Magnitude | Ground | Physical | — | 100% | 30 |
| 17 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 23 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 26 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 38 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 46 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Fang | Normal | Physical | — | 90% | 10 | |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | |
| Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |
| Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
| Rototiller | Ground | Status | — | — | 10 |
Sun / Moon17 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 11 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 3 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 9 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 11 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 14 | Magnitude | Ground | Physical | — | 100% | 30 |
| 17 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 23 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 26 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 38 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 46 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |
| Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
| Rototiller | Ground | Status | — | — | 10 |
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire17 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 8 tutor · 11 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 3 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 9 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 11 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 14 | Magnitude | Ground | Physical | — | 100% | 30 |
| 17 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 23 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 26 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 38 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 46 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Fang | Normal | Physical | — | 90% | 10 | |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | |
| Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |
| Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
| Rototiller | Ground | Status | — | — | 10 |
X / Y17 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 11 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 3 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 9 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 11 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 14 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 17 | Magnitude | Ground | Physical | — | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 23 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 26 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 38 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 46 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |
| Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 | |
| Rototiller | Ground | Status | — | — | 10 |
Black 2 / White 217 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 8 tutor · 10 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 3 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 5 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 9 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 11 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 14 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 17 | Magnitude | Ground | Physical | — | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 23 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 26 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 38 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 46 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Fang | Normal | Physical | — | 90% | 10 | |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |
| Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Black / White13 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 10 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 3 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 7 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 9 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 15 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 21 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 25 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 27 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 31 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | |
| Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
HeartGold / SoulSilver13 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 9 tutor · 10 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 3 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 7 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 9 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 15 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 21 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 25 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 27 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 31 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Super Fang | Normal | Physical | — | 90% | 10 | |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
Platinum13 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 7 tutor · 9 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 3 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 7 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 9 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 15 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 21 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 25 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 27 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 31 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
Diamond / Pearl13 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 9 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 3 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 7 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 9 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 15 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 21 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 25 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 27 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 31 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
FireRed / LeafGreen9 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 8 tutor · 8 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 11 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 23 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 45 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 53 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Seismic Toss | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Mimic | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 |
Emerald9 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 18 tutor · 8 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 11 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 23 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 45 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 53 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Seismic Toss | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Mimic | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 | |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50% | 5 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 |
Ruby / Sapphire9 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 8 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 11 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 23 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 45 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 53 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95% | 10 |
Crystal8 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 5 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 11 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 23 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 45 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Dynamic Punch | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| TM02 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM03 | Curse | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM04 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM08 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM13 | Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM34 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM40 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM43 | Detect | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
Gold / Silver8 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 4 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 11 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 23 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 45 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Dynamic Punch | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| TM02 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM03 | Curse | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM04 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM08 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM13 | Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM34 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM40 | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM43 | Detect | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
Yellow6 level-up · 21 TM/HM
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 10 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 31 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 38 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 80% | 20 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | Physical | — | 30% | 5 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | Physical | 130 | 100% | 10 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Red / Blue6 level-up · 21 TM/HM
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 10 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 31 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 38 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 80% | 20 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | Physical | — | 30% | 5 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | Physical | 130 | 100% | 10 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Where to find it in the official games
Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.
In the wild
Gift, static and special
| Game | Area | Method | Levels | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold / Silver | Goldenrod City | Gift | 10 | — |
| HeartGold / SoulSilver | Goldenrod City | Gift | 15 | — |
Where to find it in the ROM hacks
64 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.
| Guide | Where |
|---|---|
| Unbound Alola | Icicle Cave ClearingLand · Lv 8-12 · 100% |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 2 | Route 111Grass · Lv — · 40% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv — · 40% |
| Pokémon Soulgold | Slowpoke Well B1FGrass · Lv 9-13 · 30% Slowpoke Well B2FGrass · Lv 9-14 · 30% Union Cave 1FGrass · Lv 9-12 · 20% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Soulgold Alola | Safari Zone Top MidGrass · Lv 30-33 · 40% |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul | Union CaveGrass · Lv 8 · 30% Route 4Grass · Lv 41-47 · 14% Route 3Grass · Lv 41-47 · 11% and 2 more areas |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul Alola | Mt. LanikalaGrass · Lv 43-45 · 35% |
| Infinite Fusion | Mt. MoonCave (Classic) · Lv 12 · 8% Mt. Moon B1FCave (Classic) · Lv 12 · 8% Mt. Moon B2FCave (Classic) · Lv 12 · 8% and 14 more areas |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E | Desert UnderpassGrass · Lv Scales · 20% Desert UnderpassGrass · Lv Scales · 10% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv Scales · 50% and 7 more areas |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E Alola | Icefall CaveGrass · Lv Scales · 10% |
| Celia's Stupid Romhack | Viridian ForestOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% Viridian ForestGood Rod · Lv 5 · 100% Viridian ForestSuper Rod · Lv 5 · 100% and 2 more areas |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus Alola | HulburyPurchase from NPC · Lv 25 · 100% |
| Lazarus | Acrisia CityWild (Day) · Lv 2-3 · 20% Acrisia CityWild (Night) · Lv 2-3 · 20% Acrisia MountainsWild (Day) · Lv 8-10 · 20% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Odyssey Etrian | Wonder TradeWonder Trade · Lv 5 Desert of GolgondaGrass · Lv 20-24 · 15% Second Stratum - Golgonda (Left Side)Grass · Lv 13-15 · 20% |
| Pokémon Amethyst | Torma CaveSwarm · Lv — |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | Route 4Grass · Lv 19-20 · 10% Desert ResortGrass · Lv 22-24 · 10% Clay Tunnel - All AreasGrass · Lv 33-36 · 20% |
| Pokémon Phoenix Red | Route 4Grass · Lv 11 · 20% |
| Radical Red | Diglett's Cave 1FGrass (Day) · Lv 7-9 · 10% Diglett's Cave 1FGrass (Night) · Lv 7-9 · 10% |
| Radical Red Alola | Route 22Grass (Night) · Lv 3-5 · 20% Rock Tunnel B1FRaid Den 1★ · Lv ? |
| Elite Redux | Littleroot TownGrass · Lv — · 20% Route 111 DesertGrass · Lv — · 20% and 5 more areas |
| Pokémon GS Chronicles | Union Cave (1F)Wild · Lv — Union Cave (2F)Wild · Lv — Union Cave (3F)Wild · Lv — |
| Pokémon Emerald Kaizo | Route 102Grass · Lv 6 · 20% Route 112Grass · Lv 27 · 10% Mirage Tower 1FGrass · Lv 38 · 10% and 3 more areas |
| Inclement Emerald | Mirage TowerGrass · Lv Scales · 20% Route 111Grass · Lv Scales · 20% |
| Renegade Platinum | Ravaged PathMorning · Lv 6-8 · 10% Ravaged PathDay · Lv 6-8 · 10% Ravaged PathNight · Lv 6-8 · 10% and 3 more areas |
| Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemuria | Ginnungagap (Outside)Grass · Lv 13-15 · 20% |
| Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ | Route 4Grass · Lv 6-12 · 25% Route 11Grass · Lv 12-15 · 40% Route 10Grass · Lv 11-17 · 25% and 3 more areas |
| Pokémon Aesthetic Red | Route 4Grass / Cave · Lv ? Mt. MoonGrass / Cave · Lv ? Mt. EmberGrass / Cave · Lv ? |
| Pokemon Modern Emerald | Cave Of ShockGrass (day) · Lv 21-25 · 10% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-24 · 50% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-24 · 40% and 10 more areas |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition | |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition Alola | Granite Cave Ice RoomGrass · Lv 20-25 · 10% |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex | Route 111Grass · Lv ? · 20% |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex Alola | Frozen HeightsGrass · Lv ? · 10% Shoal Cave Low Tide EntranceGrass · Lv ? · 10% Shoal Cave Low Tide Inner RoomGrass · Lv ? · 10% |
| Pokémon Valiant | Keren TunnelsGrass · Lv 7-8 · 10% Route 111Grass · Lv 19-21 · 35% Mirage Tower 1FGrass · Lv 20-24 · 50% and 13 more areas |
| Gaia | Telmurk Warehouses (Floor beneath #2)Ground · Lv — · 8% |
| Pokémon Hearth | Silver TunnelGrass · Lv 8-12 · 25% |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium | |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium Alola | Route 122Grass · Lv 40-42 · 20% |
| Pokémon Platinum Kaizo | Sandgem TownGrass · Lv 5 · 5% Route 202Grass · Lv 5 · 4% Ravaged PathGrass · Lv 7 · 20% and 4 more areas |
| Pokémon Classic | Diglett's CaveRock Smash · Lv 15-20 · 9% Mt. Moon 1FGrass · Lv 12 · 8% and 13 more areas |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow Alola | |
| Pokémon Exceeded | Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-21 · 30% Route 111Grass · Lv 21 · 10% |
| Pokémon WaveBlue | Route 4Grass · Lv 6-12 · 14% Route 8Grass · Lv 17-19 · 10% Route 9Grass · Lv 15-17 · 11% and 3 more areas |
| Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wish | Mirage TowerGrass (morning) · Lv 20-24 · 50% Mirage TowerGrass (morning) · Lv 20-24 · 50% and 4 more areas |
| Low Budget Crystal | Dark Cave Violet EntranceGrass · Lv Base+1 · 10% Desert Ruin B1FGrass · Lv Base+1 · 30% Lavaridge DesertGrass · Lv Base+1 · 30% and 8 more areas |
| Low Budget Crystal Alola | Granite Cave B2FFixed encounter · Lv Base+7 |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared | Route 106Land · Lv 20-23 · 5% Route 115Land · Lv 6-10 · 5% |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared Alola | Granite Cave 1FLand · Lv 13-20 · 5% Granite Cave B1FLand · Lv 13-20 · 5% Granite Cave B2FLand · Lv 13-20 · 5% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Tourmaline | Route 85Walk · Lv — · 30% Route 87Walk (morning) · Lv — · 35% Route 87Walk (day) · Lv — · 35% and 4 more areas |
| Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown | Mt. Moon 1FGrass · Lv 10 · 10% Mt. Moon 1FGrass after the wish · Lv 9 · 10% Route 4Grass · Lv 13 · 20% and 4 more areas |
| Pokémon Polished Crystal | Union Cave 1FGrass (morning/day) · Lv 8 · 30% |
| Pokémon Polished Crystal Alola | Seafoam Islands 1FGrass · Lv 58 · 10% Seafoam Islands B1FGrass · Lv 58 · 20% |
| Sacred Gold & Storm Silver | Dark Cave (Violet Side)Cave (morning/day) · Lv 8-10 · 10% Dark Cave (Violet Side)Cave (night) · Lv 8-10 · 10% Union Cave (1F)Cave · Lv 12-15 · 25% and 1 more area |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Route 4Sand · Lv 17-20 · 10% Desert ResortSand — Outside · Lv 22-24 · 10% |
| Pokémon SoothingSilver Alola | Union Cave (1F)Grass · Lv 8-9 · 30% Union Cave (B1F)Grass · Lv 8-9 · 30% Ice Path (area 1 of 4)Grass (morning) · Lv 29 · 10% and 16 more areas |
| Pokémon Definitive Platinum | Oreburgh GateFloor · Lv 6 · 10% Oreburgh MineFloor · Lv 4 · 10% |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Route 113Grass · Lv 24 Route 111 (Desert)Horde · Lv 18 |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Route 4Sand · Lv — · 20% Desert Resort — EntranceSand · Lv — · 20% Relic Castle — 1FSand · Lv — · 20% |
| Fire Red Omega | Route 4Grass · Lv — Safari ZoneGrass · Lv — |
| Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak | Route 7Grass · Lv 18-19 · 14.9% Route 8Grass · Lv 20 · 9.8% Route 9Grass · Lv 17 · 9.4% and 4 more areas |
| Pokémon Project: Pi | Mt. Moon 2nd FloorWild · Lv ? |
| Poke47 Alola | Safari ZoneOverworld (Southeast) · Lv 34-36 · 20% |
| Pokémon Peridot Version | Pavona Pass 1FGrass · Lv 9 · 30% Pavona Pass B1FGrass · Lv 17-19 · 35% |
| HeartGold Generations | Route 35Grass (night) · Lv 12 · 20% Route 35Grass (night, Hoenn Sound) · Lv 12 · 20% Route 35Grass (night, Sinnoh Sound) · Lv 12 · 20% and 1 more area |
| HeartGold Generations Alola | Dark CaveGrass (Route 31 entrance, morning / day) · Lv 4 · 5.1% Dark CaveGrass (Route 31 entrance, morning / day, Hoenn Sound) · Lv 4 · 5.1% Dark CaveGrass (Route 31 entrance, morning / day, Sinnoh Sound) · Lv 4 · 5.1% |
| Pokémon FireRed Deluxe | Route 4Grass · Lv 15-16 · 10% Route 5Grass · Lv 16-17 · 20% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon FireRed Deluxe Alola | Route 24Grass · Lv 15-17 · 30% Route 25Grass · Lv 16-17 · 14% |
| Pokémon Platinum Redux | Route 219Grass · Lv ? · 20% Paranormal RoomPalmer · Lv ? |
| Pokémon Emerald Blitz | Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-24 · 50% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-24 · 50% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-24 · 50% and 2 more areas |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald Alola | Rusturf TunnelGrass · Lv ? · 20% |
| Pokémon Sour Crystal | Mount Moon 1FGrass · Lv 12 · 20% Mount Moon 1FGrass · Lv 22 · 20% Mount Moon 1FSwarm · Lv 12 and 42 more areas |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald | Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 38-44 · 15% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 38-44 · 15% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 38-44 · 15% |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald Alola | Route 115Grass · Lv 47-53 · 10% |
| Pokémon Project Nova | Pewter MineGrass · Lv 7 · 35% Mt. MoonGrass (3rd Floor) · Lv 14 · 35% Mt. MoonGrass (2nd Floor) · Lv 14 · 60% |
| Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette | Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 21-23 · 29% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 21-23 · 29% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 21-23 · 29% and 2 more areas |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold | National ParkGrass (Morning / Day) · Lv 15 · 20% Route 10Grass (Morning / Day) · Lv 58-60 · 29% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl | Route 228Walking · Lv 55 · 10% |
| Pokémon Crystal Legacy | Mount MoonGrass (morning/day) · Lv 8 · 20% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Emerald Seaglass | Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-24 · 50% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-24 · 50% Mirage TowerGrass · Lv 20-24 · 50% and 12 more areas |
| Emerald Rogue | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Blinding White Plus | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 1 | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Saiph 2 | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
Compare official Sandshrew with the ROM hacks →
In the 66 guides that include it
Changed in 59 of 66 guides: retyped in 4, stats in 12, abilities in 29, evolution in 48.
Every ROM hack on this site that has 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.
| Guide | Type | Total | Abilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbound Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 2 | Changed | Ground→GroundFriend | 300 | — |
| Pokémon Soulgold Evolves into Sandslash — Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Infinite Fusion Evolves into: Sandslash (Level 22) | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Celia's Stupid Romhack Evolves into Sandslash at Level 20 Evolves into Meowth with Rat Stone | Changed | Ground | 290 -10 -10 HP, -40 Defense, +40 Sp. Def | Water Absorb + Water Absorb |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus Evolves into Sandslash — Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Lazarus | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush, Earth Eater + Earth Eater |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | Changed | Ground | 300 | Rough Skin, Sand Rush, Sand Rush + Rough Skin − Sand Veil |
| Pokémon Phoenix Red Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 345 +45 +10 HP, -5 Defense, +10 Sp. Def, +30 Speed | Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil + Hyper Cutter − Sand Rush |
| Radical Red Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Elite Redux Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 320 +20 +20 HP | Sand Veil, Let's Roll, Sand Stream |
| Pokémon GS Chronicles | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Throw + Sand Throw − Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Emerald Kaizo Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Inclement Emerald Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Renegade Platinum | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemuria Evolves at Lv. 22 | Changed | Ground→GroundSteel | 300 | Sand Rush, Solid Rock + Solid Rock − Sand Veil |
| Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Aesthetic Red Evolves into Sandslash — LVL 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Rush, Sand Stream + Sand Stream − Sand Veil |
| Pokemon Modern Emerald Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | 0 -300 -50 HP, -75 Attack, -85 Defense, -20 Sp. Atk, -30 Sp. Def, -40 Speed | — | |
| Blinding White Plus Evolves at Level 42 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Solid Rock, Sand Stream + Solid Rock, Sand Stream − Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Valiant Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Hearth Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 1 | Changed | Ground→GroundFriend | 300 | — |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Platinum Kaizo Evolves into Sandslash at Lv. 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 +5 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def | Rough Skin + Rough Skin − Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Classic Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Exceeded Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Subterranean, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon WaveBlue Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wish Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Low Budget Crystal Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground→GroundSteel | 300 | Sand Body + Sand Body − Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 310 +10 +10 Sp. Def | Sand Veil, Sand Rush, Sand Spit + Sand Spit |
| Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Sacred Gold & Storm Silver | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush, Sand Rush |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush, Sand Rush |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush, Sand Rush |
| Fire Red Omega | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 +20 Sp. Atk, -10 Sp. Def, -10 Speed | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 310 +10 +10 Sp. Atk | — |
| Pokémon Project: Pi Evolves into Sandslash at level 18 | Changed | Ground | 305 +5 +1 Attack, +1 Defense, +1 Sp. Def, +2 Speed | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Poke47 Evolves into Sandslash — Level up: 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Rush, Filter, Sand Veil + Filter |
| Pokémon Peridot Version Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | — |
| HeartGold Generations Evolves into Sandslash — at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon FireRed Deluxe Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 Evolves into Sandshrew (Alola) with an Alola Stone | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Platinum Redux Evolves at Lv. 29. The documentation gives the level but not what it turns into | Changed | Ground | 435 +135 +25 HP, +15 Attack, +10 Defense, +30 Sp. Atk, +35 Sp. Def, +20 Speed | Heatproof + Heatproof − Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Emerald Blitz Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Saiph 2 Evolves into Alolan Sandslash using an Ice Stone | Changed | 0 -300 -50 HP, -75 Attack, -85 Defense, -20 Sp. Atk, -30 Sp. Def, -40 Speed | — | |
| Pokémon Sour Crystal Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | — |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Project Nova Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 340 +40 +15 HP, +10 Attack, +15 Defense | Rough Skin + Rough Skin − Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold Evolves into Sandslash — at level 32 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl Evolves into Sandslash — Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil − Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Crystal Legacy Evolves into Sandslash at level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | — |
| Pokémon Emerald Seaglass Evolves into Sandslash at Level 22 | Changed | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush, Earth Eater + Earth Eater |
| Emerald Rogue | Unchanged | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex | Unchanged | Ground | 300 | — |
| Gaia | Unchanged | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Tourmaline | Unchanged | 300 | — | |
| Pokémon Polished Crystal | Unchanged | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Definitive Platinum | Unchanged | Ground | 300 | Sand Veil, Sand Rush |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | Unchanged | Ground | 300 | Run Away |
Pokédex entries
What each game says about it, in the games' own words.
| Red / Blue | Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. |
| Yellow | Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. |
| Gold | If it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
| Silver / SoulSilver / Y | Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| Crystal | It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened. |
| Ruby | SANDSHREW’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. |
| Sapphire | SANDSHREW 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. |
| Emerald | When 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 / X | It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection. |
| LeafGreen | Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey. |
| Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / White | To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
| HeartGold | If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
| Black 2 / White 2 | It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks. |
| Omega Ruby | Sandshrew’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 Sapphire | Sandshrew 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. |
| Sun | It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds. |
| Moon | It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon. |
| Ultra Sun | It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach. |
| Ultra Moon | When 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 |
| German | Sandan |
| French | Sabelette |
| Spanish | Sandshrew |
| Italian | Sandshrew |
| Korean | 모래두지 |
| 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.