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    Sandshrew

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    Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ground-type Pokémon, Sandshrew is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

    Sandshrew's maximum Combat Power stat is 1426 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Sand Attack and Dig. Sandshrew encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Sandshrew is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP1426 CP
    Attack126 ATK
    Defense120 DEF
    Stamina137 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Sandshrew Type Chart

    Sandshrew takes increased damage from:Sandshrew takes increased damage from:
    160%
    • Grass
    • Ice
    • Water
    Sandshrew takes reduced damage from:Sandshrew takes reduced damage from:
    63%
    • Poison
    • Rock
    39%
    • Electric

    Sandshrew's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
    Ground Ground-type Attacker
    Sand Attack / Dig    		UnknownExternal Link#228

    Regular and Shiny Sandshrew

    Sandshrew's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Sandshrew's best moveset is Sand Attack and Dig, with 6.52 DPS (damage per second) and 55.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.
    • DPS6.52
    • TDO55.00
    • Weather
      • sunny
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.GroundSand Attack GroundDig 6.5255.010.3
        2.GroundSand Attack RockRock Slide 6.3553.510.1
        3.GroundMud Shot GroundDig 6.3053.110.0
        4.NormalScratch GroundDig 6.3053.110.0
        5.NormalScratch RockRock Slide 6.1652.09.8
        6.GroundMud Shot RockRock Slide 6.1051.49.7
        7.NormalScratch RockRock Tomb *5.6747.89.0
        8.NormalScratch GroundSand Tomb 5.5947.28.9
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        The following chart shows Sandshrew's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Sandshrew's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Sandshrew has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • GroundMud ShotDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy8

          Effects
          Mud Shot has no special effects.
          See Mud Shot details page ↗
        • NormalScratchDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Scratch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy4
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy2

          Effects
          Scratch has no special effects.
          See Scratch details page ↗
        • GroundSand AttackDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Sand Attack
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage2
          Energy4

          Effects
          Sand Attack has no special effects.
          See Sand Attack details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • GroundDigDamage100Energy50Duration4.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Dig
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration4.5s
          Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy50

          Effects
          Dig has no special effects.
          See Dig details page ↗
        • RockRock Tomb *Damage65Energy50Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy60

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Rock Tomb details page ↗
        • RockRock SlideDamage75Energy50Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage75
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy45

          Effects
          Rock Slide has no special effects.
          See Rock Slide details page ↗
        • GroundSand TombDamage60Energy33Duration4.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Sand Tomb
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration4.0s
          Damage window1.7s - 4.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage25
          Energy40

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Sand Tomb details page ↗

        Sandshrew in the meta

        Sandshrew in the meta

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Sandshrew's has 1426 max CP (at Level 50). A Sandshrew obtained from Raids can be encountered from 670 CP to 720 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 838 CP to 901 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Sandshrew can be found in the 503 CP to 540 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP1426 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch503 CP - 540 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs670 CP - 720 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids670 CP - 720 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        838 CP - 901 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Sandshrew Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        117 CP255 CP394 CP
        4132 CP5170 CP6208 CP
        7246 CP8284 CP9322 CP
        10360 CP11396 CP12432 CP
        13468 CP14504 CP15540 CP
        16576 CP17612 CP18648 CP
        19684 CP20720 CP21756 CP
        22792 CP23828 CP24865 CP
        25901 CP26937 CP27973 CP
        281009 CP291045 CP301081 CP
        311099 CP321117 CP331135 CP
        341153 CP351171 CP361189 CP
        371207 CP381225 CP391243 CP
        401261 CP411277 CP421293 CP
        431309 CP441326 CP451342 CP
        461359 CP471375 CP481392 CP
        491409 CP501426 CP

        Pokédex information

        Kanto
        Pokédex Number#27
        Height0.6 m
        Weight12 kg
        RegionKanto Generation 1
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate20%
        Base Flee Rate0%
        Catch rewards
        3 Candy
        100 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
        Movement Timer8s
        Jump Time1s
        Attack Probability10.0%
        Attack Timer23s
        Dodge Probability15.0%
        Dodge Duration0.0s
        Dodge Distance1
        Min Action Frequency1s
        Max Action Frequency2s

        Mega Pokémon that boost Sandshrew

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        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Sandshrew's Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Sandshrew.

        Ground Ground

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Sandshrew in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Sandshrew, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Sandshrew high resolution sprites

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                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Sandshrew. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

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                Sandshrew Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
                YellowIts body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
                GoldIf it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
                SilverDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
                CrystalIt prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened.
                RubySANDSHREW’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.
                SapphireSANDSHREW 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.
                EmeraldWhen 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.
                FireRedIt burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
                LeafGreenBurrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteTo protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
                HeartGoldIf it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
                SoulSilverDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
                Black 2, White 2It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
                XIt burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
                YDisliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
                Omega RubySandshrew’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 SapphireSandshrew 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.
                SunIt can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.
                MoonIt usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.
                Ultra SunIt lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach.
                Ultra MoonWhen 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.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
                SwordIt loves to bathe in the grit of dry, sandy areas. By sand bathing, the Pokémon rids itself of dirt and moisture clinging to its body.
                ShieldIt burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Sandshrew’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Ground-type Pokémon, Sandshrew is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Sandshrew in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Sandshrew in Pokémon GO are Sand Attack and Dig. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.523 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 55.001.

                How does Sandshrew perform in Raids?

                Sandshrew's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Sandshrew rank as a Ground-type attacker?

                Sandshrew's performance as a Ground-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Sandshrew?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Sandshrew: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

                What is Sandshrew’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Sandshrew’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1261 CP and 1426 CP at Level 50.

                Can Sandshrew be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Sandshrew can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Sandshrew Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Sandshrew cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

                List of Sandshrew costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Sandshrew costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available