Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Sandshrew

Sandshrew

GROUND

Mouse Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sandshrew is a Ground Type Mouse Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Sandshrew can be found with Sand Veil as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Impish Nature, based on 300 combined Base Stats.

Shining Pearl Exclusive

National Dex Pokemon

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Sandshrew Stats and Abilities

Based on Sandshrew Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Sandshrew Highest IV Stat is Defense 85 and the Lowest being Special Attack 20.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	50	210	304
D	Attack	75	139	273
E	Defense	85	157	295
F	Special Attack	20	40	152
F	Special Defense	30	58	174
F	Speed	40	76	196
F	Total	300

Best Held Items	Earth Plate Iron Ball Soft Sand
Best Nature	Impish ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Grip Claw
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Sand Veil Ability 1	Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type).
Sand Rush Hidden Ability	Sand Rush doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during a sandstorm.

How To Evolve Sandshrew in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sandshrew requires (Level 22) to evolve into Sandslash.

Base	→	First Evo
Sandshrew	Level 22 →	Sandslash

Where To Find Sandshrew in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sandshrew has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Sandslash, within the Big Bluff Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Spacious Cave
	National	Sandshrew Lv. 16-63
	National	Sandslash Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave
	National	Sandshrew Lv. 16-63
	National	Sandslash Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
	National	Sandshrew Lv. 16-63
	National	Sandslash Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
	National	Sandshrew Lv. 16-63
	National	Sandslash Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sandshrew Weakness

Sandshrew is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Sandshrew to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Sandshrew Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Water Grass Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Rock
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Sandshrew Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Manaphy WATER
S	Articuno ICE FLYING

What pokemon is Sandshrew Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Raikou ELECTRIC
S	Regirock ROCK
A	Electivire ELECTRIC

Best Sandshrew Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Sandshrew Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
45	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
33	Dig	Physical	120	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
30	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
18	Bulldoze	Physical	90	100	20	Lowers opponent's Speed.

Best Moveset for Sandshrew TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig	Physical	120	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Sandshrew Lv Up Moves

Sandshrew TM Moves

Sandshrew Egg Moves

Sandshrew Level Up Moves

List of Moves Sandshrew can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Scratch NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Defense Curl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
3	Poison Sting POISON	Power: 15 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical May poison the opponent.
6	Sand Attack GROUND	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
9	Rollout ROCK	Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
12	Fury Cutter BUG	Power: 40 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
15	Rapid Spin NORMAL	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Removes effects of trap moves.
18	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
21	Swift NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
24	Fury Swipes NORMAL	Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
27	Agility PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
30	Slash NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
33	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
36	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
39	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
42	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
45	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

Sandshrew TM Moves

List of Moves Sandshrew can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab POISON	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Sandshrew Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Sandshrew can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Counter FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
Night Slash DARK	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Metal Claw STEEL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
Hone Claws DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
Rapid Spin NORMAL	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Removes effects of trap moves.
Crush Claw NORMAL	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Mud Shot GROUND	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.

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