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    Alolan Sandshrew

    Official artwork of Alolan SandshrewIce Steel Shiny Pokémon icon

    Alolan Sandshrew is a Ice and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 1462 CP. Alolan Sandshrew best moveset in Pokémon GO is Metal Claw and Blizzard.

    Alolan Sandshrew is weak to Fighting (2x), Fire (2x), and Ground moves. It is strong against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Normal, Psychic, Ice, and Poison moves. Shiny Alolan Sandshrew is available in Pokémon GO. Alolan Sandshrew is boosted by Snow weather.

    Stats

    Max CP1462 CP
    Attack125 ATK
    Defense129 DEF
    Stamina137 STA
    Weather Boost
    • snowSnow
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedAlolan Sandshrew can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance3 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#27
    Height0.7 m
    Weight40 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate50%
    Base Flee Rate10%
    Catch rewards
    3 Candy
    100 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    50 Candy
    50000 Candy

    Alolan Sandshrew type chart

    Weaknesses
    FightingFighting256.0%
    FireFire256.0%
    GroundGround160.0%
    Resistances
    IceIce39.1%
    PoisonPoison39.1%
    BugBug62.5%
    DragonDragon62.5%
    FairyFairy62.5%
    FlyingFlying62.5%
    GrassGrass62.5%
    NormalNormal62.5%
    PsychicPsychic62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Alolan Sandshrew's best moveset

    Moves

    Alolan Sandshrew's best moveset is Metal Claw and Blizzard, with 8.74 DPS (damage per second) and 132.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.

    Best Alolan Sandshrew moves
    SteelMetal Claw
    IceBlizzard
    DPS8.74
    TDO132.69
    Score10.6
    Weather Boost
    • snow
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Alolan Sandshrew with its best moveset, we recommend to use Metal Claw/Gyro Ball. You will lose around 7.8% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Alolan Sandshrew's strongest moveset (Metal Claw/Blizzard).

    Alolan Sandshrew moves comparison

    The following chart shows Alolan Sandshrew's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Alolan Sandshrew's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.SteelMetal Claw IceBlizzard 8.74132.710.6
        2.SteelMetal Claw SteelGyro Ball 8.05122.39.8
        3.IcePowder Snow IceBlizzard 7.60115.59.2
        4.IcePowder Snow SteelGyro Ball 7.19109.28.7
        5.SteelMetal Claw DarkNight Slash 7.15108.68.7
        6.IcePowder Snow DarkNight Slash 6.1793.77.5

        Fast Attacks

        • SteelMetal ClawDamage8Energy7Duration0.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage8
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration0.7s
          Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy6

          Effects
          Metal Claw has no special effects.
          See Metal Claw details page ↗
        • IcePowder SnowDamage6Energy15Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Powder Snow
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy15
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy8

          Effects
          Powder Snow has no special effects.
          See Powder Snow details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • IceBlizzardDamage130Energy100Duration3.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.1s
          Damage window1.5s - 2.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy75

          Effects
          Blizzard has no special effects.
          See Blizzard details page ↗
        • DarkNight SlashDamage50Energy33Duration2.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
          See Night Slash details page ↗
        • SteelGyro BallDamage80Energy50Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window3.0s - 3.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy60

          Effects
          Gyro Ball has no special effects.
          See Gyro Ball details page ↗
        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 Alolan Sandshrew has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Alolan Sandshrew Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Alolan Sandshrew's has 1462 max CP (at Level 50). A Alolan Sandshrew obtained from Raids can be encountered from 688 CP to 739 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 860 CP to 924 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Alolan Sandshrew can be found in the 516 CP to 554 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP1462 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch516 CP - 554 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs688 CP - 739 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids688 CP - 739 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • snowSnow
        		860 CP - 924 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.

        Alolan Sandshrew Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        118 CP257 CP396 CP
        4135 CP5174 CP6213 CP
        7252 CP8291 CP9330 CP
        10369 CP11406 CP12443 CP
        13480 CP14517 CP15554 CP
        16591 CP17628 CP18665 CP
        19702 CP20739 CP21776 CP
        22813 CP23850 CP24887 CP
        25924 CP26961 CP27997 CP
        281034 CP291071 CP301108 CP
        311127 CP321145 CP331164 CP
        341182 CP351201 CP361219 CP
        371238 CP381256 CP391275 CP
        401293 CP411310 CP421326 CP
        431343 CP441359 CP451376 CP
        461393 CP471410 CP481427 CP
        491445 CP501462 CP

        Alolan Sandshrew evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of Alolan SandshrewAlolan Sandshrew
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of Alolan SandslashAlolan Sandslash
        • Alolan Sandshrew evolves into Alolan Sandslash which costs 50 Candy.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Sandshrew

        Photobomb

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

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
        SteelGround
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
        BugSteel
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega Aggron
        Steel
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GlalieMega Pokémon iconMega Glalie
        Ice
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AbomasnowMega Pokémon iconMega Abomasnow
        GrassIce
        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 and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Alolan Sandshrew Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO is 55.65%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 87.43% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 95.54%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-55.65%60.75%70.47%77.78%
                  Curve74.90%79.60%87.43%92.25%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-70.47%75.41%83.95%89.53%
                  Curve87.43%90.79%95.54%97.84%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 76.86%81.42%88.87%93.33%
                  Curve91.69%94.28%97.61%99.00%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 86.90%90.35%95.26%97.67%
                  Curve96.84%98.12%99.44%99.83%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Alolan 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

                  List of Alolan Sandshrew costumes

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                  A list of Alolan Sandshrew costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Alolan Sandshrew high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

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

                  No home sprites available

                  Wallpaper

                  Alolan SandshrewAlolan Sandshrew

                  Alolan 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.