#027
Sandshrew
Mouse Pokémon
Ground
It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.
Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 75
Defense 85
Sp. Atk 20
Sp. Def 30
Speed 40
Total 300
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Held Items
Forms
Evolution Chain
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Details
Category Mouse Pokémon
Height 0.6 m
Weight 12.0 kg
Base Exp 60
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 255
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Rough Terrain
Egg Groups Ground
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
lc Usage: 0.4%
Bulky Support
Item
Eviolite
Ability
Sand Rush
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 36
Atk 156
Def 76
SpD 36
Spe 196
Strategy Overview
With its new Alolan forme, the original Sandshrew has been greatly overshadowed, even more than it already was, in fact. However, Sandshrew can still use Knock Off and has a much better defensive typing. It is also largely outclassed by Drilbur in its role as a Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin user, though it has a higher Defense stat and access to the previously mentioned Knock Off. Furthermore, with the rise of Staryu, Sandshrew has become even more niche due to Staryu's ability to clear away Sandshrew's hazards and completely force it out with the threat of a Scald.
Most Used Moves
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc