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Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandshrew

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandshrew is a Ground Type Mouse Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Sandshrew in Warm-Up Tunnel with a 36% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Sandshrew are 50 HP, 75 Attack, 20 SP Attack, 85 Defense, 30 SP Defense, and 40 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandshrew
Regular
Shiny
Sandshrew Galar Pokedex ID: ?

List of Sandshrew Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 300
HP 50
Attack 75
Defense 85
Special Attack 20
Special Defense 30
Speed 40

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Sandshrew to have is Impish, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Sandshrew Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Sand VeilNormal
Sand RushNormal

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandshrew Evolutions

How do i evolve Sandshrew in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash when you reach Level 22.

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Level 22
Sandslash
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Sandshrew
300758520305040
Sandslash
45010011045557565

Sandshrew Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Sandshrew?

A popular spawn location you can find Sandshrew is in the Warm-Up Tunnel area with a 36% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
36%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
Warm-Up Tunnel
10%16 - 21
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandshrew Raids

Where do i find Sandshrew Raids?

You can find Sandshrew raids in the following locations: Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Potbottom Desert, Stepping-Stone Sea.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Sandshrew Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Sandshrew Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Sandshrew Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Sandshrew Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Sandshrew Moves List

What moves can Sandshrew learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Sandshrew can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ground type +50% STAB damage.

Sandshrew Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
1[] Scratch
1[] Defense Curl
3[] Poison Sting
6[] Sand Attack
9[] Rollout
12[] Fury Cutter
15[] Rapid Spin
18[] Bulldoze
21[] Swift
24[] Fury Swipes
27[] Agility
30[] Slash
33[] Dig
36[] Gyro Ball
39[] Swords Dance
42[] Sandstorm
45[] Earthquake

TM Moves Sandshrew can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM04Ice PunchPhysical7510015May freeze opponent.
TM15DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM19SafeguardStatus25The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM35HailStatus10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM49Sand TombPhysical52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM51Icicle SpearPhysical2510030Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM53Mud ShotSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM59FlingPhysical10010Power depends on held item.
TM64AvalanchePhysical6010010Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM65Shadow ClawPhysical7010015High critical hit ratio.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical112.510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Sandshrew TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR18Leech LifePhysical8010010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR52Gyro BallPhysical1005The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TR57Poison JabPhysical8010020May poison the opponent.
TR60X-ScissorPhysical8010015
TR67Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
TR76Stealth RockStatus20Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR85Work UpStatus30Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TR95Throat ChopPhysical8010015Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.

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