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General | Location | Attacks | Stats | Egg Moves | 5th Gen Dex | 3rd Gen Dex |  |
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| This Pokédex is for Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver. If you're looking for the Sword & Shield or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Check out Sandshrew Pokémon Sword & Shield data | ||||||||||
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| Name | Jp. Name | No. | Gender Ratio | Type | ||||||||
| Sandshrew | Sand サンド |
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| 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 | ||||||||
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| Wild Hold Item | Egg Groups | ||
 Quick Claw - 5% |
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| Evolutionary Chain | |||
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| 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 |
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| SoulSilver | Safari Zone | Details | |
| Trainer Locations | Details | ||
| Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up | |||||||||
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| — | 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 % | ||
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| TM01 | Focus Punch |  |
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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 | |
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-- | 85 | 10 | -- | ||
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |||||||||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | |||||||||
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  |
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-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | |||||||||
| TM17 | Protect | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM21 | Frustration | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM23 | Iron Tail | |
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100 | 75 | 15 | 30 | ||
| The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |||||||||
| TM26 | Earthquake | |
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100 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. | |||||||||
| TM27 | Return | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM28 | Dig | |
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80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | |||||||||
| TM31 | Brick Break | |
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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 | |
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-- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | |||||||||
| TM37 | Sandstorm | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. | |||||||||
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | |
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50 | 80 | 10 | 100 | ||
| Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement. | |||||||||
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  |
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60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | |||||||||
| TM42 | Facade | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. | |||||||||
| TM43 | Secret Power | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. | |||||||||
| TM44 | Rest |  |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. | |||||||||
| TM45 | Attract | |
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-- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | |||||||||
| TM46 | Thief |  |
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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 | |
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?? | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | |||||||||
| TM58 | Endure | |
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-- | -- | 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 |  |
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70 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | |
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?? | 100 | 5 | -- | ||
| The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. | |||||||||
| TM75 | Swords Dance | |
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-- | -- | 30 | -- | ||
| A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | |
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-- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. | |||||||||
| TM78 | Captivate | |
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-- | 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 | |
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75 | 90 | 10 | 30 | ||
| Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. | |||||||||
| TM81 | X-scissor | |
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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 | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||||
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | |||||||||
| TM84 | Poison Jab | |
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80 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. | |||||||||
| TM87 | Swagger | |
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-- | 90 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| TM90 | Substitute | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. | |||||||||
| HM01 | Cut | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 % | ||
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| Fury Cutter | |
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10 | 95 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. | ||||||||
| Knock Off | |
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20 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. | ||||||||
| Snore | |
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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 | |
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60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. | ||||||||
| Earth Power | |
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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 | |
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20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
| The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ||||||||
| Rollout | |
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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 % | ||
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| Super Fang | |
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?? | 90 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half. | ||||||||
| Headbutt | |
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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 % | ||
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| 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. | ||||||||
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| 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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