#027 Sandshrew	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	Egg Moves	5th Gen Dex	3rd Gen Dex
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Name	Jp. Name	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
Sandshrew	Sand サンド	National: #027 Johto: #048	Male ♂: 50% Female ♀: 50%
Ability: Sand Veil
Sand Veil: Raises the Pokémon’s evasion during a sandstorm by one level.
Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
Mouse Pokémon	2'00"	26.0lbs	255	5,120
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Colour	Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points Medium Fast	70	1 Defense Point(s)	Yellow	90

Damage Taken

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Wild Hold Item

Egg Groups

Quick Claw - 5%

GroundRattataRaticateEkansArbokPikachuRaichuSandshrewSandslashNidoran♀Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingVulpixNinetalesDiglettDugtrioMeowthPersianPsyduckGolduckMankeyPrimeapeGrowlitheArcaninePonytaRapidashFarfetch'dSeelDewgongRhyhornRhydonTaurosEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionSentretFurretMareepFlaaffyAmpharosAipomWooperQuagsireEspeonUmbreonGirafarigDunsparceSnubbullGranbullSneaselTeddiursaUrsaringSwinubPiloswineDelibirdHoundourHoundoomPhanpyDonphanStantlerSmeargleMiltankTorchicCombuskenBlazikenPoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonLinooneSeedotNuzleafShiftrySlakothVigorothSlakingWhismurLoudredExploudSkittyDelcattyMawileElectrikeManectricWailmerWailordNumelCameruptTorkoalSpoinkGrumpigSpindaZangooseSeviperKecleonAbsolSphealSealeoWalreinChimcharMonfernoInfernapePiplupPrinplupEmpoleonBidoofBibarelShinxLuxioLuxrayPachirisuBuizelFloatzelAmbipomBunearyLopunnyGlameowPuruglyStunkySkuntankLucarioHippopotasHippowdonWeavileRhyperiorLeafeonGlaceonMamoswineDitto Ground

Evolutionary Chain

Flavour Text
Diamond	To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold	If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
SoulSilver	Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game	Location
Ruby	Route 113
Sapphire	Route 113
Emerald	Route 113, Desert, Mirage Tower
FireRed	Must Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/LeafGreen/XD
LeafGreen	Routes 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22 & 23
Colosseum	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/LeafGreen/XD
XD	Desert PokéSpot
Diamond	Wayward Cave LG Inserted into DS	Details
Pearl	Wayward Cave LG Inserted into DS	Details
Platinum	Wayward Cave (LeafGreen Inserted)	Details
HeartGold	Union Cave, Mt. Moon Safari Zone	Details
SoulSilver	Safari Zone	Details
Trainer Locations		Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Scratch			40	100	35	--
		Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
3	Defense Curl			--	--	40	--
		The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
7	Sand-attack			--	100	15	--
		Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
9	Poison Sting			15	100	35	30
		The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
13	Rapid Spin			20	100	40	--
		A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
15	Swift			60	--	20	--
		Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
19	Fury Swipes			18	80	15	--
		The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
21	Rollout			30	90	20	--
		The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
25	Fury Cutter			10	95	20	--
		The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
27	Sand Tomb			15	70	15	--
		The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
31	Slash			70	100	20	--
		The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	Gyro Ball			??	100	5	--
		The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
37	Sandstorm			--	--	10	--
		A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM01	Focus Punch			150	100	20	--
		The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day			--	--	5	--
		The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Iron Tail			100	75	15	30
		The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM26	Earthquake			100	100	10	--
		The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig			80	100	10	--
		The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31	Brick Break			75	100	15	--
		The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm			--	--	10	--
		A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39	Rock Tomb			50	80	10	100
		Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40	Aerial Ace			60	--	20	--
		The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief			40	100	10	--
		The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM56	Fling			??	100	10	--
		The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65	Shadow Claw			70	100	15	--
		The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball			??	100	5	--
		The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM75	Swords Dance			--	--	30	--
		A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM76	Stealth Rock			--	--	20	--
		The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide			75	90	10	30
		Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM81	X-scissor			80	100	15	--
		The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84	Poison Jab			80	100	20	30
		The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01	Cut			50	95	30	--
		The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04	Strength			80	100	15	--
		The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash			40	100	15	50
		The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08	Rock Climb			90	85	20	20
		A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Fury Cutter			10	95	20	--
	The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Knock Off			20	100	20	--
	The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift			60	--	20	--
	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Earth Power			90	100	10	10
	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
	The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout			30	90	20	--
	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Super Fang			??	90	10	--
	The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half.
Headbutt			70	100	15	30
	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Flail			??	100	15	--	Details
	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Safeguard			--	--	25	--	Details
	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
Counter			??	100	20	--	Details
	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Rapid Spin			20	100	40	--	Details
	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Rock Slide			75	90	10	30	Details
	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
Metal Claw			50	95	35	10	Details
	The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Swords Dance			--	--	30	--	Details
	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Crush Claw			75	95	10	50	Details
	The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target's Defense.
Night Slash			70	100	15	--	Details
	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Mud Shot - HGSS Only			55	95	15	100	Details
	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
Speed	Power	Skill	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		50	75	85	20	30	40
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	110 - 157	72 - 114	81 - 123	22 - 64	31 - 73	40 - 82
	Lv. 100	210 - 304	139 - 224	157 - 242	40 - 125	58 - 143	76 - 161
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	110 - 157	80 - 127	90 - 137	25 - 72	35 - 82	45 - 92
	Lv. 100	210 - 304	155 - 249	175 - 269	45 - 139	65 - 159	85 - 179
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	110 - 157	88 - 139	99 - 150	27 - 79	38 - 90	49 - 101
	Lv. 100	210 - 304	170 - 273	192 - 295	49 - 152	71 - 174	93 - 196

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