| #027 Sandshrew |
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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
| Sandshrew - Mouse Pokémon |
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| 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. |
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
| 8 (11) |
| 6 (6) |
Charged attacks
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| 130 (42) |
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| 80 (24) |
| 50 (23) |
Evolution family
Sandshrew is the 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 |
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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 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 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
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