POKEGODEX

Sandshrew

Pokédex #027

ground

About Sandshrew

Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon, classified as the Mouse Pokémon. Introduced in Generation 1, it is listed as Pokédex #027. It stands 0.6 m tall and weighs 12 kg. Its abilities include Sand Veil and Sand Rush.

Pokédex Information

Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 12 kg
Category: Mouse Pokémon
Gender: 50% male · 50% female

Weaknesses

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resistances

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immunities

electric ×0

Type matchups before abilities or battle effects.

Abilities

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sand Rush · Hidden ability

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Base Stats

HP50

Attack75

Defense85

Sp. Attack20

Sp. Defense30

Speed40

Total 300

Pokédex Entry

It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.