Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Sandslash when fed 50 candies. It has an Alolan form that is Ice, Steel-type.
Pokédex description
Sandshrew's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies.
The skin on its back is as hard as steel. Predators go after its soft belly, so it clings to the ground desperately.
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Evolution family
Sandshrew is part of a two-member family.
11. ![]() #027 Sandshrew |
![]() #028 Sandslash | |
![]() #027 Alolan Sandshrew |
![]() #028 Alolan Sandslash |
11. ![]() #027 Sandshrew |
![]() #028 Sandslash | |
![]() #027 Alolan Sandshrew |
![]() #028 Alolan Sandslash |
Availability
Sandshrew
- Sandshrew was released with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Sandshrew was released on Tottori Festival on December 6th, 2018.
Shadow form of Sandshrew was released on November 7th, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
1,081 1,171 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
720 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
720 901 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 4,012
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
540 | Field Research: Catch 3 Sandshrew: March 2022 Community Day Catch 15 Pokémon: 2019 Sep - Dec Catch 10 Ground-type Pokémon: 2019 Jan - Apr Special Research/Timed Research: Gritty and Glacial - 1st part: Catch 15 Sandshrew, completing 2nd part New Pokémon Snap Celebration - 2nd part: Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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1,081 | Obtainable during: March 2022 Community Day: Mar 13 |
Alolan Sandshrew
- Alolan Sandshrew was released with the release of Friends System on June 21st, 2018.
Shiny form of Alolan Sandshrew was released on the 3rd Anniversary on June 28th, 2019.
Shadow form of Alolan Sandshrew was released on All-Hands Rocket Retreat on April 3rd, 2022.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
1,108 1,201 (weather boosted) |
Not in wild normally
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
739 | 7-km Eggs since 2020 Jun 8
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
739 924 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 4,115
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
554 | Field Research: Catch 3 Sandshrew: March 2022 Community Day Catch 7 different species of Pokémon: Holiday 2021 Win 2 raids: 2020 Dec Special Research/Timed Research: An Ula'ula Adventure - 3rd part: Catch 5 different species of Pokémon Gritty and Glacial - Completing 1st part, 2nd part: Transfer 10 Pokémon |
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1,108 | Obtainable during: March 2022 Community Day: Mar 13 |
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