Metal Claw + Gyro Ball
Alolan Sandshrew's best Steel-type moveset is Metal Claw / Gyro Ball, with 7.16 DPS and 82.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Alolan Sandshrew ranks #190 (F Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandshrew is a Ice and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,293 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Metal Claw / Gyro Ball. It is boosted by Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.
Alolan Sandshrew Stats and Max CP
125 ATK
129 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1462 CPLvl 40
1293 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
924 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
739 CPLvl 15 Research
554 CPAlolan Sandshrew's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Read meta analysisAlolan Sandshrew Type Chart
Alolan Sandshrew takes increased damage from:
Fighting256.0%
Fire256.0%
Ground160.0%
Alolan Sandshrew takes reduced damage from:
Ice39.1%
Poison39.1%
Bug62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Flying62.5%
Grass62.5%
Normal62.5%
Psychic62.5%Alolan Sandshrew best moveset
| 1. | Metal Claw | Blizzard | 6.13 | 7.46 | 85.5 |
| 2. | Metal Claw | Gyro Ball | 5.89 | 7.16 | 82.1 |
| 3. | Metal Claw |  Night Slash | 5.26 | 6.40 | 73.4 |
| 4. | Powder Snow | Blizzard | 4.96 | 6.04 | 69.2 |
| 5. | Powder Snow | Gyro Ball | 4.93 | 5.99 | 68.7 |
| 6. | Powder Snow | Night Slash | 4.11 | 5.00 | 57.3 |
Fast Attacks
Powder Snow
6
15
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Grass
Dragon
- 62.5%
- Steel
Fire
Water- Ice
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 15 Weather boost 
Snow
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s Trainer Battles Damage 6 Energy 8 Effects Powder Snow has no special effects.See Powder Snow details page ↗ 
Metal Claw650.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Rock- Ice
Fairy
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
- Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 5 Weather boost - Snow
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s Trainer Battles Damage 5 Energy 7 Effects Metal Claw has no special effects.See Metal Claw details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Night Slash45332.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Fighting- Dark
- Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 45 Energy 33 Weather boost 
Fog
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.1s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 50 Energy 35 Effects 
SpecialNight Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
- Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Night Slash details page ↗ - Blizzard1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Grass
- Dragon
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
- Water
- Ice
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 130 Energy 100 Weather boost - Snow
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.4s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 140 Energy 75 Effects Blizzard has no special effects.See Blizzard details page ↗ - Gyro Ball85503.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Rock
- Ice
- Fairy
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
- Water
- Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost - Snow
Duration 3.5s Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Gyro Ball has no special effects.See Gyro Ball details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Alolan Sandshrew's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 CP Chart
Alolan Sandshrew reaches a maximum of 1,293 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 688–739 CP, rising to 860–924 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 516–554 CP.
 Max CP | 1293 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 516 CP - 554 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 688 CP - 739 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 688 CP - 739 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 860 CP - 924 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 CP | 2 | 57 CP | 3 | 96 CP |
| 4 | 135 CP | 5 | 174 CP | 6 | 213 CP |
| 7 | 252 CP | 8 | 291 CP | 9 | 330 CP |
| 10 | 369 CP | 11 | 406 CP | 12 | 443 CP |
| 13 | 480 CP | 14 | 517 CP | 15 | 554 CP |
| 16 | 591 CP | 17 | 628 CP | 18 | 665 CP |
| 19 | 702 CP | 20 | 739 CP | 21 | 776 CP |
| 22 | 813 CP | 23 | 850 CP | 24 | 887 CP |
| 25 | 924 CP | 26 | 961 CP | 27 | 997 CP |
| 28 | 1034 CP | 29 | 1071 CP | 30 | 1108 CP |
| 31 | 1127 CP | 32 | 1145 CP | 33 | 1164 CP |
| 34 | 1182 CP | 35 | 1201 CP | 36 | 1219 CP |
| 37 | 1238 CP | 38 | 1256 CP | 39 | 1275 CP |
| 40 | 1293 CP | 41 | 1310 CP | 42 | 1326 CP |
| 43 | 1343 CP | 44 | 1359 CP | 45 | 1376 CP |
| 46 | 1393 CP | 47 | 1410 CP | 48 | 1427 CP |
| 49 | 1445 CP | 50 | 1462 CP |
More 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Sandshrew
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Sandshrew's Ice and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Alolan Sandshrew.
Ice
Steel
More 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.
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #27 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 40 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 10% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Alolan Sandshrew |
|  Alolan Sandslash |
- Alolan Sandshrew evolves into Alolan Sandslash which costs 50 Candy.
Alolan Sandshrew family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew
Shadow Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Sandshrew
Shadow SandslashSize information
Alolan Sandshrew's height ranges from 0.34 m to 1.23 m, with the average being 0.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.34 m | 0.35 m | 0.7 m | 1.05 m | 1.23 m |
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.343 m | 0.35 m |
| 1′02″ | 1′02″ | |
| XS | 0.35 m | 0.7 m |
| 1′02″ | 2′04″ | |
| M | 0.525 m | 0.875 m |
| 1′09″ | 2′10″ | |
| XL | 0.875 m | 1.05 m |
| 2′10″ | 3′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.05 m | 1.225 m |
| 3′05″ | 4′00″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 8s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 23s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Power-up costs
| LVL |  Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Alolan Sandshrew Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Alolan Sandshrew from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO.
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Alolan Sandshrew
Regular Alolan Sandshrew ALOLA
Shiny Alolan Sandshrew ALOLAAlolan Sandshrew high resolution sprites
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.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Alolan Sandshrew Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. |
| Yellow | Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew. |
| Gold | If it fell from a great height, this POKéMON could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. |
| Silver | Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| Crystal | It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened. |
| Ruby | SANDSHREW’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. |
| Sapphire | SANDSHREW 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. |
| Emerald | When 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. |
| FireRed | It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection. |
| LeafGreen | Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
| 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. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks. |
| X | It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection. |
| Y | Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. |
| Omega Ruby | Sandshrew’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 Sapphire | Sandshrew 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. |
| Sun | It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds. |
| Moon | It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon. |
| Ultra Sun | It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach. |
| Ultra Moon | When 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. |
| Sword | It 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. |
| Shield | It 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 the best moves for Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Gyro Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.16 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 82.1.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
What are Alolan Sandshrew’s strengths and weaknesses?
Ice and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Normal, Psychic, Ice, and Poison-type moves.
How does Alolan Sandshrew perform in Raids?
What is Alolan Sandshrew’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Alolan Sandshrew’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,293 CP and 1,462 CP at Level 50.
Can Alolan Sandshrew be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Alolan Sandshrew can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Alolan Sandshrew Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Alolan Sandshrew cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
What Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Sandshrew?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Sandshrew: Mega Glalie, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.