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#027 Sandshrew
Diamond & Pearl
Platinum
HG & SS
General Information
| Type | Pokédex # | Height and weight | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2'00" 26.5 lbs |
| EV's earned | Capture rate | Base happiness | Gender | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Defense x 1 |
255 | 50 |
|
| Growth rate | Experience | Wild held item | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium |
Level 100 1.000.000 |
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Breeding
Hatching a Sandshrew egg requires 5,120 steps.
Sandshrew belongs to the Field Egg Group, so it can breed with these Pokémon:
Abilities
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Sand Veil |
During a sandstorm, this Pokémon has 1.25× its evasion, and it does not take sandstorm damage regardless of type. The evasion bonus does not count as a stat modifier. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm. |
Locations
Version
Location
Diamond
Wayward Cave.
Pearl
Wayward Cave.
Platinum
Wayward Cave.
HeartGold
Mt. Moon, Union Cave.
SoulSilver
Safari Zone.
Moves
Diamond & Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Evolution chain
Pokéathlon Stats
| Speed | Power | Skill | Stamina | Jump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  | |
Base stats
Estadística
Valor
HP
50
Attack
75
Defense
85
Sp. Attack
20
Sp. Defense
30
Speed
40
Total
300
Pokédex descriptions
| Diamond | To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
| Pearl | To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
| Platinum | 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. |
Names in other languages
Language
Name
Japaneseサンド / Sand
SpanishSandshrew
EnglishSandshrew
ItalianSandshrew
GermanSandan
FrenchSabelette