Sandshrew PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Sandshrew Pokedex Guide

Discover Sandshrew battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Sandshrew. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Sandshrew in PokeRogueDex.

Sandshrew Sprites

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Sandshrew Pokémon Abilities

Tough ClawsPowers up moves that make direct contact.

Sand VeilBoosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Sand RushBoosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.

Sandshrew Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP	50
Attack	75
Defense	85
Sp. Atk	20
Sp. Def	30
Speed	40
Sum	300

Sandshrew Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight	12Kg
Starter Cost	2
Types	Ground

Sandshrew Evolution Chart

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Sandshrew Type Matchups

Sandshrew Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal1

Fire1

Water2

Electric0

Grass2

Ice2

Fighting1

Poison0.5

Ground1

Flying1

Psychic1

Bug1

Rock0.5

Ghost1

Dragon1

Dark1

Steel1

Fairy1

Sandshrew Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1

Fire2

Water1

Electric2

Grass0.5

Ice1

Fighting1

Poison2

Ground1

Flying0

Psychic1

Bug0.5

Rock2

Ghost1

Dragon1

Dark1

Steel2

Fairy1

Sandshrew Egg Moves

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
High Horsepower	Ground	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Ceaseless Edge	Dark	65	90	15	The user slashes its shell blade at the target. Shell splinters left behind by this attack remain scattered under the target as spikes.
Shore Up	Ground	-	-	5	The user regains up to half of its max HP. It restores more HP in a sandstorm.
Mighty Cleave	Rock	95	100	5	The user wields the light that has accumulated atop its head to cleave the target. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Sandshrew Level Up Moves

Level	Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100	35	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
1	Defense Curl	Normal	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
3	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100	35	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
6	Sand Attack	Ground	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
9	Rollout	Rock	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
12	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	20	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
15	Rapid Spin	Normal	50	100	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user's Speed stat.
18	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
21	Swift	Normal	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
24	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
27	Agility	Psychic	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
30	Slash	Normal	70	100	20	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
33	Dig	Ground	80	100	10	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
36	Gyro Ball	Steel	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
39	Swords Dance	Normal	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
42	Sandstorm	Rock	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp Def stat of Rock types.
45	Earthquake	Ground	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Sandshrew Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
Swords Dance	Normal	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Cut	Normal	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	15	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Low Kick	Fighting	-	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Counter	Fighting	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Strength	Normal	80	100	15	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Earthquake	Ground	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Dig	Ground	80	100	10	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic	Poison	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Agility	Psychic	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Double Team	Normal	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swift	Normal	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Amnesia	Psychic	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp Def stat.
Leech Life	Bug	80	100	10	The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Rest	Psychic	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Rock Slide	Rock	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Super Fang	Normal	-	90	10	The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Substitute (N)	Normal	-	-	10	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Thief	Dark	60	100	25	The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Snore	Normal	50	100	15	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Curse	Ghost	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Protect	Normal	-	-	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Spikes	Ground	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Sandstorm	Rock	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp Def stat of Rock types.
Endure	Normal	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
False Swipe	Normal	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Swagger	Normal	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract	Normal	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk	Normal	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return	Normal	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration	Normal	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Safeguard (N)	Normal	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Metal Claw	Steel	50	95	35	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Hidden Power	Normal	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day	Fire	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Facade	Normal	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Brick Break	Fighting	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Knock Off	Dark	65	100	20	The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Endeavor	Normal	-	100	5	This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Sand Tomb	Ground	35	85	15	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Mud Shot	Ground	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Covet	Normal	60	100	25	The user endearingly approaches the target, then has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item.
Gyro Ball	Steel	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
Fling (N)	Dark	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Poison Jab	Poison	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
X-Scissor	Bug	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Earth Power	Ground	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Rock Climb	Normal	90	85	20	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Stone Edge	Rock	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Stealth Rock	Rock	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Hone Claws	Dark	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Smack Down	Rock	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.
Round (P)	Normal	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Bulldoze	Ground	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Work Up	Normal	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp Atk stats increase.
Confide	Normal	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
High Horsepower	Ground	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Throat Chop (P)	Dark	80	100	15	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100	10	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Steel Roller	Steel	130	100	5	The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn't turned into a terrain.
Scorching Sands	Ground	70	100	10	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Tera Blast (N)	Normal	80	100	10	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.