About Sandshrew
Sandshrew (Pokédex #0027) is a Ground-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Mouse Pokémon. Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
As a Ground-type POKEMON, Sandshrew has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Grass, Ice moves. Conversely, Sandshrew is completely immune to Electric — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Poison, Rock moves, taking only half damage from them.
Sandshrew's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 300 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 50 · ATK 75 · DEF 85 · SP.ATK 20 · SP.DEF 30 · SPD 40. Its standout stat is DEF (85), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Sand veil, Sand rush, with Sand rush as its hidden ability.
Sandshrew stands 0.6 m (24") tall and weighs 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs). It is typically found in Rough Terrain environments. Capture rate: 255/255 (very easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Ground.
Sandshrew is part of the Sandshrew → Sandslash evolution line (2-stage). Sandshrew is the base form and can evolve into Sandslash via Level 22.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Sandslash. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
