027 rbspr027.gif gby027.gif poke27g.png poke27gs.png poke27s.png poke27ss.png poke27c.gif poke27cs.gif Sandshrew サンド (Sando) Mouse Pokémon Ground 2'00" 26.5 lbs. 50% ♀/50% ♂ SAND-shroo Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball, and bouncing. Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened. 50 75 85 40 30 280 50 75 85 40 20 30 300

poke27g.png Sandshrew Sandslash (Level 22)

poke28g.png Sandslash None

Water (2x), Grass (2x), and Ice (2x) Normal (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Ground (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Fire (1x), Psychic (1x), and Dragon (1x) Poison (½x), and Rock (½x) Electric (0x) Water (2x), Grass (2x), and Ice (2x) Normal (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Ground (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Steel (1x), Fire (1x), Psychic (1x), Dragon (1x), and Dark (1x) Poison (½x), and Rock (½x) Electric (0x) None Trade from Pokémon Blue, Yellow, Gold, and Crystal Few Routes 4, 11, and 23 Uncommon Routes 3, and 4, Mt. Moon Few Routes 4, 32, Union Cave, Mt. Moon None Trade from Pokémon Blue, Yellow, Gold, and Crystal Uncommon Routes 2, 4, Union Cave, Mt. Moon Berry (100%) (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions) None Ground Rattata, Raticate, Ekans, Arbok, Pikachu, Raichu, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Vulpix, Ninetales, Diglett, Dugtrio, Meowth, Persian, Psyduck, Golduck, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Arcanine, Ponyta, Rapidash, Farfetch’d, Seel, Dewgong, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Tauros, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Sentret, Furret, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Aipom, Wooper, Quagsire, Espeon, Umbreon, Girafarig, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sneasel, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Swinub, Piloswine, Delibird, Houndour, Houndoom, Phanpy, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, and Miltank Scratch Start Start Normal 40 100% 35 (max. 56) Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. Sand-Attack 10 10 Ground - 100% 15 (max. 24) Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy. Slash 17 17 Nomrmal 70 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Poison Sting 24 24 Poison 15 100% 35 (max. 56) The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target. Swift 31 31 Normal 60 -% 20 (max. 32) Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. Fury Swipes 38 38 Normal 18 80% 15 (max. 24) The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. Scratch Start Start Normal 40 100% 35 (max. 56) Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. Defense Curl 6 6 Normal - -% 40 (max. 64) The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat. Sand-Attack 11 11 Normal - 100% 15 (max. 24) Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy. Poison Sting 17 17 Poison 15 100% 35 (max. 56) The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target. Slash 23 23 Normal 70 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Swift 30 30 Normal 60 -% 20 (max. 32) Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. Fury Swipes 37 37 Normal 18 80% 15 (max. 24) The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. Sandstorm 45 45 Rock - -% 10 (max. 16) A five-turn sand-storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. Mega Punch TM01 TM01 Nomrmal 80 85% 20 (max. 32) The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. Swords Dance TM03 TM03 Nomrmal 70 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Toxic TM06 TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Body Slam TM08 TM08 Normal 85 100% 15 (max. 24) The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. Take Down TM09 TM09 Normal 90 85% 20 (max. 32) A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. Double Edge TM10 TM10 Normal 120 100% 15 (max. 24) A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. Submission TM17 TM17 Fighting 80 80% 25 (max. 40) The user grabs the foe, and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly. Seismic Toss TM19 TM19 Fighting Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. Rage TM20 TM20 Normal 20 100% 20 (max. 32) While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. Earthquake TM26 TM26 Ground 100 100% 10 (max. 16) The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. Fissure TM27 TM27 Ground Varies 30% 5 (max. 8) The user opens up a fissure in the ground, and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits. Dig TM28 TM28 Ground 80 100% 10 (max. 16) The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. Mimic TM31 TM31 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle. Double Team TM32 TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Bide TM34 TM34 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. Swift TM39 TM39 Normal 60 -% 20 (max. 32) Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. Skull Bash TM40 TM40 Normal 100 100% 15 (max. 24) The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn. Rest TM44 TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Rock Slide TM48 TM48 Rock 75 90% 10 (max. 16) Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. Substitute TM50 TM50 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. Cut HM01 HM01 Normal 50 95% 30 (max. 48) The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. Strength HM04 HM04 Normal 80 100% 15 (max. 24) The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. Dynamic Punch TM01 Fighting 100 50% 5 (max. 8) The foe is punched with the user's full, concentrated power. It confuses the foe if it hits. Headbutt TM02 Normal 70 100% 15 (max. 24) The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch. Curse TM03 ??? - -% 10 (max. 16) A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. Rollout TM04 Rock 30 90% 20 (max. 32) The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. Toxic TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Rock Smash TM08 Fighting 40 100% 15 (max. 24) The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders. Psych Up TM09 Normal - - 10 (max. 16) The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. Hidden Powder TM10 Normal Varies 100% 15 (max. 24) A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. Sunny Day TM11 Fire - -% 5 (max. 8) The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. Snore TM13 Normal 40 100% 15 (max. 24) An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. Protect TM17 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Endure TM20 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Frustration TM21 Normal Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. Iron Tail TM23 Steel 100 75% 15 (max. 24) The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. Earthquake TM26 Ground 100 100% 10 (max. 16) The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. Return TM27 Normal Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. Dig TM28 Ground 80 100% 10 (max. 16) The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. Mud-Slap TM31 Ground 20 100% 10 (max. 16) The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage, and lower its accuracy. Double Team TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Swagger TM34 Normal - 90% 15 (max. 24) The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. Sleep Talk TM35 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. Sandstorm TM37 Rock - -% 10 (max. 16) A five-turn sand-storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. Swift TM39 Normal 60 -% 20 (max. 32) Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. Defense Curl TM40 Normal - -% 40 (max. 64) The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat. Detect TM43 Fighting - -% 5 (max. 8) It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Rest TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Attract TM45 Normal - 100% 15 (max. 24) If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack. Thief TM46 Dark 40 100% 10 (max. 16) The user attacks, and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item. Fury Cutter TM49 Bug 10 95% 20 (max. 32) The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. Cut HM01 Normal 50 95% 30 (max. 48) The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. Strength HM04 Normal 80 100% 15 (max. 24) The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. Counter Yes Yes Rattata, Raticate, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Mankey, Primeape, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Aipom, Sneasel, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Houndour, and Houndoom Fighting Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. Flail Yes Yes Phanpy, and Donphan Normal Varies 100% 15 (max. 24) The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. Metal Claw No Yes Sneasel Steel 50 95% 30 (max. 48) The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat. Rapid Spin Yes Yes Donphan Normal 20 100% 40 (max. 64) A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. Safeguard Yes Yes Vulpix, Ninetales, Seel, and Dewgong Normal - -% 25 (max. 40) The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. A Sandshrew cannot learn tutor moves. Sandshrew is a ground-dwelling pholidote notable for its defensive capabilities. Its body is mostly covered in a dry, tough hide which is colored to blend in with the sands of the desert. It can curl into a tight ball about the same size as a basketball to protect its soft underbelly. Its primary weapon is the small but sharp claws on its paws, which are also useful for burrowing, and can sometimes be poisoned. Sandshrew's special abilities are extremely limited compared to other Pokémon. It has a greater control over the ground, and sand than the average Pokémon, mostly derived from adaptation to its habitat. In the wild, Sandshrew are mostly defensive by nature. They spend much of their time hidden underground in their burrows, and will kick up sand or curl into a ball to escape predators. They may venture out to hunt, taking advantage of the desert sands to hide themselves. However, with the help of a Trainer, a Sandshrew can become bolder, and much more daring, and can even be trained to swim despite the fact that they are weakened by the water. They are still fond of curling up, though, even if not for defense. Sandshrew are adapted to dry, arid areas. Thus, they can be commonly found in deserts, and grasslands, and sometimes in river valleys or the upper levels of caves as well. Wherever they are, they live underground in burrows. Sandshrew do not require a lot of water, due to a very efficient system of staying hydrated with minimal moisture. They hunt for prey in the wild. Though its design appears to be inspired by armadillos, its actual inspiration was the pangolin, which is a scaly-anteater by another name. It curls up into a ball, has sharp claws, and lives in desert regions. Sandshrew's name is a combination of "sand", and "shrew," a type of rodent.