Sandshrew
National Dex #027 · Ground
Abilities: Sand Veil
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Platinum Five Changes
Level-up moves
| Level | Change |
|---|---|
| Lv3 → Lv1 | Defense Curl moved |
| Lv7 → Lv3 | Sand-Attack moved |
| Lv9 → Lv5 | Poison Sting moved |
| Lv21 → Lv7 | Rollout moved |
| Lv13 → Lv9 | Rapid Spin moved |
| Lv15 → Lv11 | Swift moved |
| Lv25 → Lv14 | Fury Cutter moved |
| Lv17 | + Magnitude |
| Lv19 → Lv20 | Fury Swipes moved |
| Lv27 → Lv23 | Sand Tomb moved |
| Lv31 → Lv26 | Slash moved |
| Lv30 | + Dig |
| Lv33 → Lv34 | Gyro Ball moved |
| Lv38 | + Swords Dance |
| Lv37 → Lv42 | Sandstorm moved |
| Lv46 | + Earthquake |
TM/HM compatibility
| Machine | Change |
|---|---|
| TM20 | Added: Safeguard |
| TM93 | Added: Hone Claws |
| TM100 | Added: Round |
| TM111 | Added: Bulldoze |
| TM116 | Added: Snarl |
Base Stats
HP50
Attack75
Defense85
Sp. Atk20
Sp. Def30
Speed40
Evolution
- Into Sandslash: Level 22
Level-up Moveset
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch |
| 1 | Defense Curl |
| 3 | Sand-Attack |
| 5 | Poison Sting |
| 7 | Rollout |
| 9 | Rapid Spin |
| 11 | Swift |
| 14 | Fury Cutter |
| 17 | Magnitude |
| 20 | Fury Swipes |
| 23 | Sand Tomb |
| 26 | Slash |
| 30 | Dig |
| 34 | Gyro Ball |
| 38 | Swords Dance |
| 42 | Sandstorm |
| 46 | Earthquake |
TM & HM Compatibility
| Machine | Move |
|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch |
| TM06 | Toxic |
| TM10 | Hidden Power |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |
| TM17 | Protect |
| TM20 | Safeguard |
| TM21 | Frustration |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |
| TM26 | Earthquake |
| TM27 | Return |
| TM28 | Dig |
| TM31 | Brick Break |
| TM32 | Double Team |
| TM37 | Sandstorm |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |
| TM42 | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract |
| TM46 | Thief |
| TM56 | Fling |
| TM58 | Endure |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball |
| TM75 | Swords Dance |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock |
| TM78 | Captivate |
| TM80 | Rock Slide |
| TM81 | X-Scissor |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk |
| TM83 | Natural Gift |
| TM84 | Poison Jab |
| TM87 | Swagger |
| TM90 | Substitute |
| TM93 | Hone Claws |
| TM100 | Round |
| TM111 | Bulldoze |
| TM116 | Snarl |
| HM01 | Cut |
| HM04 | Strength |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |
| HM08 | Rock Climb |