Sandshrew

Pokemon Data

Generation: 1

Height: 0.6m

Weight: 12kg

Starter Cost: 2

Base Stats:

Passive:

Abilities:

Form:

Sandshrew

Sandshrew's egg moves:

Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
High Horsepower	Ground GRO	Physical	95	95	10	-	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Ceaseless Edge	Dark DAR	Physical	65	90	15	100	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 GRO	Status	-	-	5	-	The user regains up to half of its max HP. It restores more HP in a sandstorm.
Mighty Cleave	Rock ROC	Physical	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 Moves learned by level:

Level	Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
1	Scratch	Normal NOR	Physical	40	100	35	-	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
1	Defense Curl	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	40	-	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
3	Poison Sting	Poison POI	Physical	15	100	35	30	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
6	Sand Attack	Ground GRO	Status	-	100	15	-	Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
9	Rollout	Rock ROC	Physical	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 BUG	Physical	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 NOR	Physical	50	100	40	100	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 GRO	Physical	60	100	20	100	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
21	Swift	Normal NOR	Special	60	-	20	-	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
24	Fury Swipes	Normal NOR	Physical	18	80	15	-	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
27	Agility	Psychic PSY	Status	-	-	30	-	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
30	Slash	Normal NOR	Physical	70	100	20	-	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
33	Dig	Ground GRO	Physical	80	100	10	-	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
36	Gyro Ball	Steel STE	Physical	-	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 NOR	Status	-	-	20	-	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
42	Sandstorm	Rock ROC	Status	-	-	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 GRO	Physical	100	100	10	-	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Sandshrew moves learned via TM:

Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
Bulldoze	Ground GRO	Physical	60	100	20	100	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Work Up	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	30	-	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Swords Dance	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	20	-	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Cut	Normal NOR	Physical	50	95	30	-	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Confide	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	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 GRO	Physical	95	95	10	-	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Throat Chop	Dark DAR	Physical	80	100	15	100	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Sandstorm	Rock ROC	Status	-	-	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 NOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Steel Roller	Steel STE	Physical	130	100	5	-	The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn't turned into a terrain.
Tera Blast	Normal NOR	Special	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.
X-Scissor	Bug BUG	Physical	80	100	15	-	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Stomping Tantrum	Ground GRO	Physical	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.
Scorching Sands	Ground GRO	Special	70	100	10	30	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Body Slam	Normal NOR	Physical	85	100	15	30	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down	Normal NOR	Physical	90	85	20	-	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge	Normal NOR	Physical	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 FIG	Physical	-	100	20	-	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Counter	Fighting FIG	Physical	-	100	20	-	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Strength	Normal NOR	Physical	80	100	15	-	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Earthquake	Ground GRO	Physical	100	100	10	-	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Dig	Ground GRO	Physical	80	100	10	-	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic	Poison POI	Status	-	90	10	-	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Agility	Psychic PSY	Status	-	-	30	-	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Double Team	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	15	-	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swift	Normal NOR	Special	60	-	20	-	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Amnesia	Psychic PSY	Status	-	-	20	-	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Leech Life	Bug BUG	Physical	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 PSY	Status	-	-	5	-	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Rock Slide	Rock ROC	Physical	75	90	10	30	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Super Fang	Normal NOR	Physical	-	90	10	-	The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Substitute	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Thief	Dark DAR	Physical	60	100	25	-	The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Snore	Normal NOR	Special	50	100	15	30	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Curse	Ghost GHO	Status	-	-	10	-	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Protect	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	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 GRO	Special	20	100	10	100	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Spikes	Ground GRO	Status	-	-	20	-	The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
False Swipe	Normal NOR	Physical	40	100	40	-	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Swagger	Normal NOR	Status	-	85	15	-	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract	Normal NOR	Status	-	100	15	-	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	10	-	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return	Normal NOR	Physical	-	100	20	-	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration	Normal NOR	Physical	-	100	20	-	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Safeguard	Normal NOR	Status	-	-	25	-	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Iron Tail	Steel STE	Physical	100	75	15	30	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Metal Claw	Steel STE	Physical	50	95	35	10	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Hidden Power	Normal NOR	Special	60	100	15	-	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day	Fire FIR	Status	-	-	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 FIG	Physical	40	100	15	50	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Facade	Normal NOR	Physical	70	100	20	-	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Focus Punch	Fighting FIG	Physical	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 FIG	Physical	75	100	15	-	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Knock Off	Dark DAR	Physical	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 NOR	Physical	-	100	5	-	This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
Rock Tomb	Rock ROC	Physical	60	95	15	100	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Sand Tomb	Ground GRO	Physical	35	85	15	-	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Aerial Ace	Flying FLY	Physical	60	-	20	-	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Mud Shot	Ground GRO	Special	55	95	15	100	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Covet	Normal NOR	Physical	60	100	25	-	The user endearingly approaches the target, then has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item.
Gyro Ball	Steel STE	Physical	-	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	Dark DAR	Physical	-	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 POI	Physical	80	100	20	30	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Earth Power	Ground GRO	Special	90	100	10	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 GHO	Physical	70	100	15	-	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Rock Climb	Normal NOR	Physical	90	85	20	20	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Stone Edge	Rock ROC	Physical	100	80	5	-	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Stealth Rock	Rock ROC	Status	-	-	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 DAR	Status	-	-	15	-	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Smack Down	Rock ROC	Physical	50	100	15	100	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	Normal NOR	Special	60	100	15	-	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.