Sandshrew
#027 · Ground-type Pokémon from generation 1.
Moves
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 3 | Poison Sting | poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Sand-Attack | ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 9 | Rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 12 | Fury Cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 12 | Swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 14 | Magnitude | ground | Physical | 1 | 100% | 30 |
| 15 | Rapid Spin | normal | Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 16 | Fury Swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 18 | Bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 23 | Sand Tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 24 | Protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 27 | Agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 28 | Swords Dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | Slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Gyro Ball | steel | Physical | 1 | 100% | 5 |
| 36 | Earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
The Move Relearner in Fallarbor Town re-teaches any of these at or below the Pokémon's level for a Heart Scale.
Type matchups
Damage taken from each attacking type (Gen 3 type chart).
Where to find
| Location | Area | Game | Method | Levels | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage Tower | Mirage Tower 1F | Emerald | Grass / cave | 20–24 | 50% |
| Mirage Tower | Mirage Tower 2F | Emerald | Grass / cave | 20–24 | 50% |
| Mirage Tower | Mirage Tower 3F | Emerald | Grass / cave | 20–24 | 50% |
| Mirage Tower | Mirage Tower 4F | Emerald | Grass / cave | 20–24 | 50% |
| Route 111 | Route 111 | Emerald | Grass / cave | 19–21 | 35% |
Catch rate
| Ball | Full HP | Full HP, asleep | 1 HP | 1 HP, paralysed | 1 HP, asleep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Poké Ball | 33.7% | 78.5% | 100.0% | 100% | 100% |
 Great Ball | 50.3% | 100.0% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
 Ultra Ball | 78.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Catch rate 255, level 30 (74 max HP). A Master Ball always catches. Net, Dive, Nest, Repeat, Timer, Luxury and Premier Balls throw as a Poké Ball: their conditions are not in the game yet. Poison and burn count like paralysis, freeze like sleep.
As of v0.75.0 · engine 22ba612f