Sand Attack + Dig
The best Ground-type moveset for Shadow Sandshrew is Sand Attack and Dig (7.36 DPS, 65.9 TDO). In raids, Shadow Sandshrew ranks #240 among Ground-type attackers (F Tier).
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Shadow Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Sandshrew has a maximum CP of 1,426. It is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Sandshrew is Sand Attack and Dig.
Shadow Sandshrew takes increased damage from:
Grass160.0%
Ice160.0%
Water160.0%
Shadow Sandshrew takes reduced damage from:
Electric39.1%
Poison62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Sand Attack | Dig | 5.76 | 7.36 | 65.9 |
| 2. | Sand Attack |  Rock Slide | 5.59 | 7.14 | 64.0 |
| 3. | Mud Shot | Dig | 5.55 | 7.09 | 63.5 |
| 4. |  Scratch | Dig | 5.53 | 7.07 | 63.3 |
| 5. | Scratch | Rock Slide | 5.41 | 6.91 | 61.9 |
| 6. | Mud Shot | Rock Slide | 5.36 | 6.85 | 61.4 |
| 7. | Scratch | Rock Tomb | 4.98 | 6.37 | 57.0 |
| 8. | Scratch | Sand Tomb | 4.93 | 6.30 | 56.5 |
Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Sand Attack470.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.6s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Scratch640.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Sand Tomb60334.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 4.0s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialSand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Dig100504.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 4.3s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Rock Tomb *65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialRock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Rock Slide75502.5s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.4s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Sandshrew can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Sandshrew can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Sandshrew maxes out at 1,426 CP. Raid catches are 632 to 720 CP, or 790 to 901 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 503 to 540 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 1426 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 503 CP - 540 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 670 CP - 720 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 632 CP - 720 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 790 CP - 901 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Sandshrew’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 CP | 2 | 55 CP | 3 | 94 CP |
| 4 | 132 CP | 5 | 170 CP | 6 | 208 CP |
| 7 | 246 CP | 8 | 284 CP | 9 | 322 CP |
| 10 | 360 CP | 11 | 396 CP | 12 | 432 CP |
| 13 | 468 CP | 14 | 504 CP | 15 | 540 CP |
| 16 | 576 CP | 17 | 612 CP | 18 | 648 CP |
| 19 | 684 CP | 20 | 720 CP | 21 | 756 CP |
| 22 | 792 CP | 23 | 828 CP | 24 | 865 CP |
| 25 | 901 CP | 26 | 937 CP | 27 | 973 CP |
| 28 | 1009 CP | 29 | 1045 CP | 30 | 1081 CP |
| 31 | 1099 CP | 32 | 1117 CP | 33 | 1135 CP |
| 34 | 1153 CP | 35 | 1171 CP | 36 | 1189 CP |
| 37 | 1207 CP | 38 | 1225 CP | 39 | 1243 CP |
| 40 | 1261 CP | 41 | 1277 CP | 42 | 1293 CP |
| 43 | 1309 CP | 44 | 1326 CP | 45 | 1342 CP |
| 46 | 1359 CP | 47 | 1375 CP | 48 | 1392 CP |
| 49 | 1409 CP | 50 | 1426 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sandshrew’s Ground-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Sandshrew.
GroundMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #27 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| 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 |
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
Shadow Sandshrew’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Alolan Sandshrew
Shadow Alolan Sandslash
Shadow Sandshrew
Shadow SandslashThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |   | | |
| 0.29 m | 0.3 m | 0.6 m | 0.9 m | 1.05 m |
Shadow Sandshrew's height ranges from 0.294 m to 1.05 m, with the average being 0.6 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.294 m1′00″ | 0.3 m1′00″ |
| XS | 0.3 m1′00″ | 0.45 m1′06″ |
| M | 0.45 m1′06″ | 0.75 m2′06″ |
| XL | 0.75 m2′06″ | 0.9 m2′11″ |
| XXL | 0.9 m2′11″ | 1.05 m3′05″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Sandshrew from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Sandshrew. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| 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. |
Shadow Sandshrew’s best moves are Sand Attack and Dig, for 7.36 DPS and 65.9 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Poison, Rock, and Electric-type moves.
Shadow Sandshrew tops out at 1,261 CP at Level 40 and 1,426 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Sandshrew can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Sandshrew cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sandshrew: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.
Regular Shadow Sandshrew
Shiny Shadow Sandshrew
