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[]
- Sand Tomb: added on February 16th, 2017
- Sand Attack: added on March 1st, 2024
- Rock Tomb: removed on February 16th, 2017
Evolution family[]
Sandshrew is part of a two-member family.
11. #0027 Sandshrew |
#0028 Sandslash | |
#0027 Alolan Sandshrew |
#0028 Alolan Sandslash |
11. #0027 Sandshrew |
#0028 Sandslash | |
#0027 Alolan Sandshrew |
#0028 Alolan Sandslash |
Availability[]
Sandshrew[]
- Sandshrew was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Sandshrew was released at the start of Tottori Festival on December 6th, 2018.
- Shadow form of Sandshrew was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Leaders Disruption 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 3 Pokémon featured during December Community Day 2022: December 2022 Community Day Catch 5 Pokémon: 2022 Aug 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: December Community Day 2023 - 2nd part: Catch 5 different species of Pokémon December Community Day 2022 - Completing 1st part Gritty and Glacial (2 encounters) New Pokémon Snap Celebration - 2nd part: Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
GO Snapshot |
1,081 | Obtainable during: March 2022 Community Day: Mar 13 |
Team GO Rocket |
284 468 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: 2021 Nov 9 - 2022 Apr 2 2019 Nov 7 - 2020 Jul 10 |
Alolan Sandshrew[]
- Alolan Sandshrew was released along with the release of Friends mechanic on June 21st, 2018.
- Shiny form of Alolan Sandshrew was released at the start of the 3rd Anniversary on June 28th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Alolan Sandshrew was released at the start of All-Hands Rocket Retreat on April 3rd, 2022.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
1,108 1,201 (weather boosted) |
Not in wild normally
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
739 |
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: Power up Pokémon 10 times: Rivals Week 2024 Open 5 Gifts: Holiday 2023 Open 5 Gifts: Holiday 2022 Catch 3 Pokémon featured during December Community Day 2022: December 2022 Community Day Catch 3 Sandshrew: March 2022 Community Day Catch 7 different species of Pokémon: Holiday 2021 Win 2 raids: 2020 Dec Special Research/Timed Research: Rivals Week - 1st part: Earn 20,000 XP December Community Day 2023 - 2nd part: Transfer 10 Pokémon December Community Day 2022 - 2nd part: Transfer 10 Pokémon Winter Holiday Timed Research - 4th part: Catch 8 different species of Ice-type Pokémon Test Your Mettle: Catch Challenge - 2nd part: Catch 5 different species of Steel-type Pokémon An Ula'ula Adventure - 3rd part: Catch 5 different species of Pokémon Gritty and Glacial (2 encounters) |
GO Snapshot |
1,108 | Obtainable during: March 2022 Community Day: Mar 13 |
Team GO Rocket |
291 480 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: Since 2022 Apr 3 |