Shadow 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.
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Shadow Alolan Sandshrew takes increased damage from:
Fighting256.0%
Fire256.0%
Ground160.0%
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew takes reduced damage from:Ice39.1%
Poison39.1%
Bug62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Flying62.5%
Grass62.5%
Normal62.5%
Psychic62.5%
| 1. |  Metal Claw |  Blizzard | 6.55 | 8.25 | 78.9 |
| 2. | Metal Claw | Gyro Ball | 6.52 | 8.21 | 78.5 |
| 3. | Metal Claw |  Night Slash | 5.90 | 7.43 | 71.0 |
| 4. | Powder Snow | Gyro Ball | 5.36 | 6.76 | 64.6 |
| 5. | Powder Snow | Blizzard | 5.21 | 6.57 | 62.8 |
| 6. | Powder Snow | Night Slash | 4.53 | 5.71 | 54.6 |
| 7. | Metal Claw |  Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
| 8. | Powder Snow | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
Powder Snow
6
15
1.0s
Ground
Grass
Dragon
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Metal Claw650.5s
RockIce
FairySteelFireWater
Electric| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.4s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Night Slash45332.0s
Ghost
Psychic
Fighting
DarkFairy| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialNight Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Blizzard1301003.0sGroundGrassDragonSteelFireWaterIce| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 75 |
Frustration10332.0sRockSteelGhost| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Gyro Ball85503.5sRockIceFairySteelFireWaterElectric| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 3.2s - 3.5s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
More informationThe following chart shows Shadow Alolan Sandshrew's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Alolan Sandshrew has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew reaches a maximum of 1,293 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 649–739 CP, rising to 812–924 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 | 649 CP - 739 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 812 CP - 924 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
More informationShadow 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 |
| 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 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Alolan Sandshrew |
|  Alolan Sandslash |
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alolan Sandshrew's Ice and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Alolan Sandshrew.
Ice SteelMore informationMega 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
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 624,000 | 406  | 360  |
| LVL 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| LVL 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| LVL 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| LVL 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| LVL 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| LVL 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| LVL 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Alolan Sandshrew from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO.
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Sandshrew
SandslashAlolan SandshrewAlolan Sandslash
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew
Shadow Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Sandshrew
Shadow SandslashNo size information available for this Pokémon
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 8s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 23s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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.
| 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. |
As a Ice and Steel-type Pokémon, Shadow Alolan Sandshrew is especially weak against Fighting and Fire-type moves, and weak against Ground-type moves.
The best moves for Shadow Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Blizzard. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.252 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 78.862.
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew is an F-Tier Ice-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Alolan Sandshrew: Mega Glalie, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1293 CP and 1462 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
Regular Shadow Alolan Sandshrew ALOLA
Shiny Shadow Alolan Sandshrew ALOLA
