Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Mt. Moon 1F | Walking | 8–10 |
| Kanto | Mt. Moon B1F | Walking | 9–10 |
| Kanto | Mt. Moon B2F | Walking | 10 |
| Kanto | Route 23 | Walking | 32–34 |
| Hoenn | Mirage Tower 1F | Walking | 20–24 |
| Hoenn | Mirage Tower 2F | Walking | 20–24 |
| Hoenn | Mirage Tower 3F | Walking | 20–24 |
| Hoenn | Mirage Tower 4F | Walking | 20–24 |
| Hoenn | Route 111 | Walking | 19–21 |
| Unova | Desert Resort | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 4 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Oreburgh Mine | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Wayward Cave | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Wayward Cave 1F | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 17–18 |
| Sinnoh | Wayward Cave B1F | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 18–20 |
| Johto | Mount Moon | WalkingDay | 8 |
| Johto | Mount Moon | WalkingNight | 8 |
| Johto | Mount Moon Square Entrance | WalkingDay | 8 |
| Johto | Mount Moon Square Entrance | WalkingNight | 8 |
| Johto | Union Cave | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Union Cave 1F | WalkingDay | 6 |
| Johto | Union Cave 1F | WalkingNight | 6 |
| Johto | Union Cave B1F | WalkingDay | 8 |
| Johto | Union Cave B1F | WalkingNight | 8 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Attack
- 20
- Sp. Defense
- 30
- Speed
- 40
Abilities · Sand Veil
Hidden ability · Sand Rush
Size · 0.6 m · 12 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Sandslash · Level 22
Other forms · Alolan Sandshrew
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Sandshrew
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch |
| 1 | Defense Curl |
| 3 | Poison Sting |
| 6 | Sand Attack |
| 9 | Rollout |
| 12 | Fury Cutter |
| 15 | Rapid Spin |
| 18 | Bulldoze |
| 21 | Swift |
| 24 | Fury Swipes |
| 27 | Agility |
| 30 | Slash |
| 33 | Dig |
| 36 | Gyro Ball |
| 39 | Swords Dance |
| 42 | Sandstorm |
| 45 | Earthquake |