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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
Mouse Pokémon
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.
- Sandshrew's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
| 8 (11) |
| 6 (6) |
Charged attacks
|
| 130 (42) |
|
| 80 (24) |
| 50 (23) |
Evolution family
Sandshrew is part of a two-member family.
| 11. |  #027 Sandshrew |
|  #028 Sandslash | ||||
 #027 Alolan Sandshrew |
|  #028 Alolan Sandslash | |||||
Availability
Sandshrew
- Sandshrew was released with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
 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 15 Pokémon: 2019 Sep - Dec Catch 10 Ground-type Pokémon: 2019 Jan - Apr |
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.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
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: |
Gallery
Sandshrew Pokédex entry
Alolan Sandshrew Pokédex entry
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